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TiGGer

Joined: 11 May 2007
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Marks in LLM programmes
Fri May 02, 2008 11:24 AM
How important are marks in a LLM programme?

To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?

I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).

I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.
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TiGGer

Joined: 11 May 2007
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Marks in LLM programmes
Fri May 02, 2008 02:11 PM
No opinions? Nobody???
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Cabal

Joined: 18 Apr 2008
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Marks in LLM programmes
Tue May 06, 2008 08:05 AM
It's not the grades that define you, it's your skills. Bad marks are only human, everybody understands that... Well, except for the bureau-rat-nerds, but gee, why would you want to work with them in the first place?
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Richie_85

Joined: 30 May 2008
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Marks in LLM programmes
Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:54 PM
How important are marks in a LLM programme?

To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?

I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).

I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.


I totally agree. Marks show your actual performance (while the University often only shows your solvency or contacts). Really good people are almost always successful and I know from my own experience that law firms have indeed a very close look on the marks one obtains during his/her studies - also during the LLM!
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