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withprayers Joined: 10 Dec 2008 Posts: 78	Best LLM for Competition Law Sun Dec 28, 2008 02:59 PM Hi everyone, can anyone throw any light on which is the best place/places to do LLM in UK if one wants to specialize in competition law, esp. among KCL, QMUL, LSE, UCL and of course oxbridge [Edited by withprayers on 28 Dec 2008]
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Dice Joined: 07 May 2008 Posts: 40	Best LLM for Competition Law Sun Dec 28, 2008 05:24 PM I reckon Kings would be the best one thanks to its its reputation and Prof. Richard Whish.
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EUlawdude Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 18	Best LLM for Competition Law Mon Dec 29, 2008 03:30 PM KCL is the best for competition, from what I understand.
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Nail Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 187	Best LLM for Competition Law Mon Dec 29, 2008 03:48 PM No doubts King's is the one with the highest level of teaching and with such a high number of courses. But competition (in competition law LLMs) is fierce: UCL offers a very good tailored program too, as well as a great environment given all the events organized by the Competition Law centre. Oxford offers good courses too, although the level of specialization is perhaps not comparable to the other ones I mentioned. But if you what you really want is to carry out research in competition law I would recommend LSE (more from the economics standpoint), where a great scholar such as Giorgio Monti is teaching and supervising thesis, and University of East Anglia -where you have a dedicated environment with a handful of phD students making presentations and commenting on the work of the others roughly once a week. Finally, if you want to consider all the LLM programs EUwide, I think we are just missing the LLm at the College of Europe, where many renowned professors and practicioners -besides a unique network if you want to end up in EU affairs- and the LLM in Ip/Competition law at the University of Liege, where you would have good training on this specific subject area. Note, though, that both these programs are bilingual, meaning that a good knowledge of the French language is necessary. Hope this helps
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withprayers Joined: 10 Dec 2008 Posts: 78	Best LLM for Competition Law Mon Dec 29, 2008 06:43 PM Hi Nail..thanx so much for the info. can u tell how is LSE from the point of view of getting (competiton law related) jobs in law firms in UK or Brussels. Does getting a degree from the College of Europe of Univ. of Liege help one to get a job in law firms in London or Europe? Pardon my ignorance!!
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Nail Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 187	Best LLM for Competition Law Tue Dec 30, 2008 07:09 AM Unfortunately I am not in the position to advice on which LLM would be the best to get jobs in UK/Brussels, but I think it is hardly overstated that if you want to work in Brussels, College of Europe is likely to be your safest bet. That school is thought just for people who later take up positions in EU institutions, consultancies or law firms.That is generally applicable for all the areas of law, but I am tempted to say it holds even more true for competition law -as the quality of teaching there is so outstanding. Not sure for the marketability of the LLM at the University of Liege, sorry. I have looked at it more from an academic viewpoint, like I did with LSE. Best of luck with your applications
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EUlawdude Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 18	Best LLM for Competition Law Tue Dec 30, 2008 09:31 PM Hi Nail, When you say: But competition (in competition law LLMs) is fierce Do you mean that competition to get into the program, or competition within the program (once you are admitted), is fierce? And how might it be different at KCL than a school like LSE? Thanks! [Edited by EUlawdude on 30 Dec 2008]
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Nail Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 187	Best LLM for Competition Law Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:33 PM Sorry, I should have said "amongst competition la LLMs". What I meant is that there are several LLM programs offering good training in competition law. I don't know much about KCL/LSE admission process, I only know the names of the academics who teach there...and for that KCL seems better, unless you want to focus on competition economics. One thing that I can say about the admission process, though, is that to enter into LSE you need a 115 score in the TOEFL, which is quite an amazing score...over 120!I think they are a bit exagerating there.
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Mr Hoffmann Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Posts: 6	Best LLM for Competition Law Mon Oct 05, 2009 09:37 PM Hi Everyone, In my opinion, Ulg (Liège, Belgium) LLM is a good one for at least three reasons. Firstly, due to its proximity to Brussels and the European Institutions, the course boasts a team of eminent practitionners and academics in the field. Secondly, this LLM is tailored to needs of the profession and provides practical training so that students are prepared fo immediate entry into a demanding international workforce. And thirdly, the comprehensive teaching, the multi-disciplinay training, the assistance with drafting your CV, securing internship and publishing your work are valuable assets you will be sure to find in this LLM. And this is really like that on the field. I hope this will help u. Please don't hesitate for further information on this LLM. [Edited by Mr Hoffmann on 05 Oct 2009]
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Pit Possum Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 9	Best LLM for Competition Law Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:33 PM I would definitely recommend King's College for competition law. I didn't attend the programme myself (even with a scholarship London was way too expensive for me, and I also wanted to learn about public procurement law), but if you just consider the outline of the programme, www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/law/research/communities/com… it's obvious that the courses really go into great detail. Plus, both Prof. Whish and Prof. Jones and Prof. Biondi are famous experts concerning this field of law.
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lextra Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Posts: 98	Best LLM for Competition Law Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:19 PM I'd say King's if you're set on competition law, but an LLM from LSE or UCL probably wouldn't hurt either. You just won't get the breadth of courses there, but they are still excellent programmes and have more international reputation than King's does.
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joseph s Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Best LLM for Competition Law Thu Oct 15, 2009 02:18 PM You should go onto the websites and look at the courses offered under each specialism. The information is there for you to review the courses and decide which is best for you. Kings is known for Competition Law, but UCL is very strong in this area. Kings does not offer more courses than UCL. The LSE does not offer a Competition law specialism. Queen Mary does.
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VictoriaE Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Best LLM for Competition Law Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:44 PM Hey, I had an LLM specializing in Competition law in City and I can say is very good. City is the only Uni that offers a specific course on cartels which is really interesting and useful for the future if you want to work as an antitrust lawyer. What I also liked a lot was the fact that all competition courses combine law and economics which is vital in order to understand how competition law applies in practice. Moreover, City offers internships to the best students with big antitrust law firms which is a perfect way to match theory with practice and gives you a plus in your cv for future jobs' applications. I definately, recommend it. Hope I helped.
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Lyubomir Talev Joined: 21 Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Best LLM for Competition Law Thu Oct 22, 2009 01:25 PM Hello, I am also a City Law School LLM Student and I cannot help but agree with what Victoria said. In addition to the Cartels course there is also something to give you the basics - General Competition Course, the obligatory Mergers course, as well as a brand new course named Not Cartels - everything you dind't ever suspect Article 81 contains! The program director Professor Riley is really passionate about what he is doing, so he will teach you everything he knows about competition (and that's a lot)! And on top of that, you have three internships in big antitrust firms for the best of you! I can definitely recommend it!
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patomtz Joined: 19 Oct 2008 Posts: 45	Best LLM for Competition Law Wed Nov 04, 2009 01:45 PM Hi, I am currently doing the LLm at King's. I've been practicing competition law for 4 years now in Mexico and I am sure that King's is THE place to go. Professor Richard Whish is better than anything you can read in this forum, really. Here is a link to KCL's website, with the information on the LLM in Competition Law: www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/law/prospective/grad/llm/com… It is worth listening to the podcast recorded by Professor Whish. As you will see, there are several modules you can choose from, all of which are very interesting. The EC Competition Law, Economics for Competition Law and Competition Law & Regulated Network Industries are the best, in my opinion... but it all depends of what you want to do afterwards. All of the modules are coordinated and what you learn in one will surely complement what you are doing in another class. Take a look at the profiles of the lecturers, which can help you make up your mind. For example, Ecomomics is given by a former chief economist of the UK's Office of Fair Trading; you get first hand knowledge on how economics are used by a competition authority. Other universities in London like UCL and City are good. But in my (of course byassed) opinion, King's ranks first. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I cannot promise a fast answer, as the reading here is very time demanding. Cheers, Patricio
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justme Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 14	Best LLM for Competition Law Wed Dec 02, 2009 02:36 PM You may want to have qa look at the ELEA (European Law and Economic Analysis) specialization of the College of Europe, there you have Richard Whish and Giorgio Monti at the same time! Plus a choice of impressive professional and academics (Ortiz Blanco, Siragusa) giving unique courses focussed on competition law issues.
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