Marks in LLM programmes - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board

Marks in LLM programmes - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board http://www.llm-guide.com/board/46749 en Marks in LLM programmes - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Fri, 02 May 2008 13:24:00 +0200 TiGGer: Marks in LLM programmes http://www.llm-guide.com/board/46749/last#46749 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. Fri, 02 May 2008 16:11:00 +0200 TiGGer: Marks in LLM programmes http://www.llm-guide.com/board/46749/last#46756 No opinions? Nobody??? Tue, 06 May 2008 10:05:00 +0200 Cabal: Marks in LLM programmes http://www.llm-guide.com/board/46749/last#46916 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? Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:54:00 +0200 Richie_85: Marks in LLM programmes http://www.llm-guide.com/board/46749/last#47934 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!