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Mr. Lawyer

Joined: 11 May 2007
Posts: 56
International Law LL.M - USA or Europe
Tue May 06, 2008 08:51 AM
Guys,

What would be better regarding future job perspectives in the field of Alternative Settlement for International (financial) Disputes:
(a) run an LL.M at the worldwide know Fletcher School for Law and Diplomacy or (b) a Master of Advanced Studies (a LL.M for those who already hold an LL.M) at the Leiden University in the Netherlands.

For those who do not know the latter, Leiden is a 500 years university with strong connections with the Hague and probably the best place to study International Law in Europe.

Appreciate your comments,

ML
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petra

Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Posts: 26
International Law LL.M - USA or Europe
Tue May 06, 2008 09:14 AM
Mr. Lawyer,
Come to Fletcher, you wont go wrong. Leiden in excellent, but largely so only in Europe. I dont think it is necessarily the best place to study International Law in Europe, there is also HEI which is equally great, if not better. Leiden has a European feel to it, Fletcher seems more diversified and truly international. Fletcher has a world wide reputation and its alumni network is phenomenal. I also consdered the best schools in Europe but eventually, there was no queston that Fletcher was 'it'. I will be in the LL.M class from August and hope you can be there too.
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Mr. Lawyer

Joined: 11 May 2007
Posts: 56
International Law LL.M - USA or Europe
Tue May 06, 2008 10:40 AM
Petra,

I understand your point. To be honest, It goes towards my personal opinion as well. There are still some points that make me think about Leiden: (i) it is in Europe where I live; (ii) It has a great contact with the International Arbitration Tribunal at The Hague; (iii) It is way cheaper and my financings are not that strong; (iv) it is a different title, an advanced LL.M (MAS); (v) Leiden reputation is excelent.

Still, as you pointed: Fletchers is THE place for it! The best in everything, specially the Alumni. Hope I can solve my dilemma soon.

BTW, where are you from?

Cheers,

ML

[Edited 06 May 2008 by Mr. Lawyer]
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