http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956 en Who's going to Durham Law School this year? - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#59956 Hi ya!! Nice to meet u all. I got an offer last week by email but haven't received the official letter now :) also didn't choose a college in my application form. Let's share Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#59976 was offered as well and got the letter already - International trade and Commercial Law!!! am assigned to Ustinov!! Congrats!!! Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#63251 I also received the Email, telling me, that I'll receive the letter in the next weeks. I also didn't choose a college. I also have an offer from Edinburgh. But I'm still waiting for some replies. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#64616 I just got a conditional offer from Durham. But I need to re-take an IELTS exam since my offer issued that I have to attend an English pre-sessional course for 12 weeks !!! (I got IELTS 6 but 5.5 in writing) . Personally,it's really expensive and too long . Actually, my friend is now Durham's student told me that last year she got an IELTS band scores likes me and she attended only 8 weeks for English pre-sessional course. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:14:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#64625 Hi All I am heading to Durham this year. Hatfiled College. Still haven't decided whether to live on campus or out... Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:14:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#65582 Hey Guys, Got a conditional offer too and have chosen and been accepted into Hatfield :) Really looking forward to it! Clairesh, are you thinking of staying in Palatine house? Also got an offer from Edinburgh and a bit confused on which one to accept... any ideas?? I love both campuses (although Ed. is a more beautiful and diverse city...) but then Durham has the collegiate system and is arguably preferred by UK employers... So torn between the two!! Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#65619 Hi, llegrand It's really a no easy choice... Personally I prefer big cities if the cost is affordable. I also got an offer from UCL, but have to go to Durham considering the tuition and high living expenses in London... Anyway, Durham is also attractive to me. I am still hesitating whether to live on campus or not. It is said the rent is much cheaper to live outside. And I guess I will probably find a room outside. Will you staying in Palatine? Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:14:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#65855 Hey Clairesh, I'm not sure yet, I talked everything over with my parents last night and I think I'm going to Durham after all since the modules there are more directed towards the commercial side of European law than Edinburgh's more academic approach. I visited Palatine house before coming home for Easter- I'm at uni in Newcastle so I thought It was probably wise to just pop over and have a tour. I'm not sure if you've been to visit? The college itself is great and gorgeous.. Palatine house isn't the prettiest thing around (not terribly ugly either..) but its just a one story house with several corridors.. I spoke to some students who were there and they seem to love it. The rooms aren't that big either (there are some big ones in the corners of each corridor but I think undergraduate Hatfield students continuing their postgraduate studies at Durham get first choice on them) I would rather stay in a nice flat too with en-suite and everything else, but I'm very tempted to stay in Palatine because its just a year and I think we'll probably meet more people if we're living in. So, I think I'll probably end up staying there... not 100% sure though. Good luck finding a nice place though :) xxx Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#65860 Hi llegrand Great you have finally decided to go to Durham! Looking forward to seeing you this Autumn. No, I have never visited Durham, but I have watched some video clips and photos from college website. Palatine is not that impressive compared with other school buildings... but my main concern is still the living cost (guess will have to work until late Sep for that...) I figure it is still the best for one -year to live on campus if money is not a problem. After all, Durham is a collegiate university, and I don't think to live outside is the best way to enjoy it. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#69085 Dear all: I should be most grateful if you could please know how long it takes to hear from Durham. Thanks a lot. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#69086 Hy Colorado, I received an offer 3-4 weeks after my application. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:09:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#69254 Ok cool thanks a lot. I really need an uupdate ofmy statusapplication since I amgoing to Singapore fo an internship and I needt to plan my program.Cheers. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:24:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#69539 Another question please. Does anybody know if Do I have chances to be accepted having 2.2 instead 2.1. Is it possible to balance with my erasmus program at Sheffield for 6 months, summer courses at LSE,KCL,SOAS, internship for 4 months in Delhi, and one month itnernship in Singapore? Thanks a lot. Durham it has been always my top preference however I think is gonna be difficult to get admission bc of my grades...Let me know your sicnere thoughts. Thanks a lot. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:14:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#69792 hii i have been given a conditional by Durham at Ustinov college. I might sound silly but i really would like to know how good it is and how reputed its commercial, trade law course is and every thing.. please lemme know Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#69803 Hey! I have just received an email from Durham that my offer has been dispatced and same will be arrived next week. I am expecting it a conditional offer as i scored 6.0 Band in Ielts Test with 5.5 in writing. Now i am worried whether they would suggest me for 8 weeks or 12 weeks Program? I am interested in Pre-sessional for improving Language Skills but Not Too Long as it will take me out of Budget. Any Idea how to convince the Administration ? Mon, 04 May 2009 16:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#70336 Count me in at 50% ! I have not yet received the formal offer, but the email saying my application would be recommended. I have applied for the European Trade and Commercial law LLM & Hatfield College. I am quite looking forward to experiment the collegiate system, but I am wondering if it's in the same league as UCL or QMUL. Durham is quite highly regarded for their undergraduate program, but what about their LLM, and especially its career prospects? Mon, 04 May 2009 16:43:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#70340 I have just created the lawyrs group for the 2009-2010 class. : https://www.lawyrs.net/groups/179/durham-llm-class-2009-2010 :) I have also found a group on Facebook, however not very active : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15524518421 Wed, 20 May 2009 18:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71239 Hi mate, I have also gotn tis email: We have considered your application for the above course, and would like to inform you that we are recommending that an offer of admission be made to you.... What do yu think? will get the admission? have you alreagy got it?? Please let me know! so exciting, but I do not want to make my hopes to high Wed, 20 May 2009 21:01:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71244 I know nothing but my personal case, and I got the final offer two weeks after this email. I would say you are 90% in ;) Wed, 20 May 2009 21:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71248 Hello there! I recieved my letter as well. But I'm still hesitating... What do you think is the best between Durham and Queen Mary in London?? Thanks Thu, 21 May 2009 07:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71263 colarado.. I think u will get through to Durham if u already have not.. Thu, 21 May 2009 14:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71274 Guys I have accepted the Durham offer and will be paying the tuition fees soon.....let me know who else is going there. I have been admitted to Ustinov College for LLM in International Trade and Commercial Law Fri, 22 May 2009 09:43:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71305 Hi gentlemen. Well let s see If finally I get admission. I am waiting my IELTS results.. I was not brave, so I do not think that I will get the 7. People who do not achieve 7, must attend a crazy 12 weeks enlgish course??? That s quite a lot, 3 months in Durham just taking English lectures. With regard to the question of Queen Mary or Durham,I am bound to say the following: Queen Mary is an excellent university located in London. I can only talk about the LLM Corporate/Commercial Law at QM, which is brilliant.Moreover, QM has its own Center for Commercial studies, which is an active force behind the LLM. Moreover you are in -with Frankfurt- the financial capital of Europe. so it is an excellent choice. Fri, 22 May 2009 12:09:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71310 Bufffffff thanks to God I have got a 7 on the IELTS exam... Tue, 26 May 2009 07:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71506 Hi All I am heading to Durham this year. College of St. Hild & St. Bede. ..Can anyone suggest which would be a better option..living on campus or out... If I stay on campus, do I need to book a room/seat for College accommodation ahead of my admission in the university? If yes, then what's the procedure? I do not have an alternative place to stay at Durham. If, however, it gets impossible to accommodate my stay within college set up, can you guide me with getting an accommodation outside college? Tue, 26 May 2009 14:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71517 Guys, One quick question-- so once you get the offer letter does that mean that your admission is secured? Tue, 26 May 2009 15:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71520 Guys, One quick question-- so once you get the offer letter does that mean that your admission is secured? Yes. Why would that be different ? Congratulations ! Thu, 28 May 2009 04:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71602 ACCEPTED! Thu, 28 May 2009 07:22:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71607 Can you tell me how the students arrange their first pick-up from the airport? Thu, 28 May 2009 08:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71608 ACCEPTED! Congrats Colaradao......which college are you going to? And Erasoft where have you finally decided to go? Thu, 28 May 2009 08:28:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71609 Hi Crash, thanks a lot.Going to St.Aidan's College, you? All the lawyers that I am working with in Singapore told me that Durham is a GREAT university, one of the best in UK. Is considered as an alternative to Oxford and Cambridge, so we should consider all of us proud of being part of Durham. I am very happy. Where are you from? Thu, 28 May 2009 08:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71611 And Erasoft where have you finally decided to go? Grmpff, I did not know this was such a drama for all of us :D Well, my situation did not change a lot. I did not accept the offer from Durham, because I am still waiting for QMUL (more than UCL).. I am just more anxious about the wait, it's just getting too long. And longer each day ;) Congrats to Colorado, our winner of the day, who was so enthousiastic about Durham :) Thu, 28 May 2009 09:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71612 Hi erasoft are you saying you prefer QMUL to UCL? Can I know why is that? thanks Thu, 28 May 2009 09:25:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71614 Hi erasoft are you saying you prefer QMUL to UCL? Can I know why is that? thanks Curious, isn't it ? :) The reflection is quite simple : QMUL offers a programme a LLM in informations technologies, computer and communications law, while UCL does not. End of the reflection. In fact, QMUL is, with LSE, one of the very few universities in England with such a specialisation, the other notable one being Edinburgh. All the leaders in the field of internet and IT are in QMUL, for what I've seen. I do believe that if the programme is not suitable for you and your desires, it just won't make it, whatever the rank of the university. Fri, 29 May 2009 04:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#71673 anyway going to St.Aidan/s College? Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:33:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72128 hey guys Congrats to all of u who have found a place at Durham, I am going to Durham too this year, I am going to Ustinov College. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72142 Congrats Anushka ! Me and a friend are also going to Ustinov for Internationa trade and commercial law . btw which course have you applied to and where are you from? Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:50:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72164 Hi going to Durham as well. Still having problems with college accommodations though. It appears they are all full :) Either Ustinov or St. Chad's got offers from both. From the Philippines here. (ger_chan@yahoo.com) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:38:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72236 Go the transfer to stay at Unistov College. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72316 Hey crash, I am going for the same course, International trade and Commercial Law... I am from India, where are u from? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72338 I wanna know how do u pay for accommodation by cheque, I am a little lost with that.. Please reply soon Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:45:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72344 Hey anushka me from India, Pune, now working in mumbai. Me and a friend are going to ustinov for same course. And for accomodation u ll have to mail them and ask for the accomodation form, and the payment can be done by wire transfer for which u ll nedd the swift code of the UK bank, I think its given in the brouchere. U can also draw a d.d in the name of the university. Stay in touch Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72345 I wanna know how do u pay for accommodation by cheque, I am a little lost with that.. Please reply soon First u ask them if wire transfer would be acceptable. If yes get the details. Below is the swift code for payment of tution fees. I think this might be the same. But do recheck with them. Payment can be made by wire transfer into the University’s bank account: Durham University, Barclays Bank, 6/7 Market Place, Durham City. Sort code 20 – 27 – 41 Account number 60897507 Europe IBAN GB46 BARC 2027 4160 8975 07 Worldwide Swift Code BARC GB22 Reference - Please quote the invoice number or the University Student ID number. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72352 Hey Crash, thank u so much for the info, I paid through card last night, do not think it would be a problem. I am from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Just finished my graduation so currently unemployed Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72362 Hey Crash, thank u so much for the info, I paid through card last night, do not think it would be a problem. I am from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Just finished my graduation so currently unemployed btw, i also did the payment today by card , but there was a problem, they payment site took me to citibank link where i had to put in my ipin, which i didnt have. so i cancelled it, but now am getting the mail of "payment received".......i messed up this one...... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72408 Hi Crash and Amusak. I am gonna take also International Trade and Commercial Law, I am glad to see that 2 indians are going also, since I have been recently working in Delhi in FoxMandal&Little for 4 months. Later on I moved to Singapore, and now I got a work in Spain till the beginning of the LLM. Hope to keep in touch with you guys since I also going to Ustinov. Jai Hind! Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72410 Hi Crash and Amusak. I am gonna take also International Trade and Commercial Law, I am glad to see that 2 indians are going also, since I have been recently working in Delhi in FoxMandal&Little for 4 months. Later on I moved to Singapore, and now I got a work in Spain till the beginning of the LLM. Hope to keep in touch with you guys since I also going to Ustinov. Jai Hind! Hey Colorado, I am happy to that I know so many people already, even before landing in UK, that too in the same course. So Colorado, have you applied for accommodation? Anushka, u said u have applied for accommodation, which place did you apply for? Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72411 I have applied to Ustinov College since is exclusively for post-graduates, and got the transfer recently. I would also liek to meet some people before getting in Durham, would be great.btw THE BOOKLE is for seasson 08-09, I guess maybe there are some changes in the courses list...don t u think? Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72412 hey crash I have applied for howlands en suite as my first choice, bracknbury as my 2nd... So I still do not know where i have gotten thru.. Hey crash n colarado i am glad that i know ppl so it will atleast feel comfortable... Most probably 2 more of my classmates from college would b joining Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72435 Same here, Howlands and Bracknbuy...If I am not wrong, till Juky we´ll not know whether our requirements have been met right?. On a different note, the booklet offered in the website is for seasson 08-09, I was wondering whether we can get an update booklet... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72445 hey, ya we will know by July where we are being put up.. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72974 hey guys how come the thread has become so dull?? Where is everyone, who all is finally coming to durham this year, anyone from India apart frm crash and a friend? sorry i was myself a lil inactive... have u all got unconditional offers and has ur visa process started.. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#72995 Namaste amushack, yes I am going defiitely to Durham, particularly to Ustinov College. Right now just awaiting the bursaries resoults as well as the assigned room. Would be great to have your contact details guys and then once in Durham catch up. BTW, I have a very important question: in the website we can only get the booklet of seasson 08-09, was wondering wheter there has been some changes for 09-10.Cheers. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#73009 Hey I am occupied with my education loan for now, am waiting for the visa documents from the University though. Colorado, I am also waiting for the same. Has anyone of you made any payments to the University, because I have made a partial payment of 2000 GBP, btw if you guys wanna get in touch on gtalk, my email id is mane.pradeep@gmail.com. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:02:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#73133 Guys, I got a mail from the accommodations department and I have been allotted an en-suit room at howlands farm. Did you guys get it? And have any of you started the visa application process? stay in touch. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:30:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#73137 Hi Crash, congratulations! I have also got and offer to stay at Howlands Ensuite, so it´s good to know that you are going also. Right now, awaiting for the bursaries result. Currently working full time in a Spanish law firm. Keep in touch mate. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:10:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#73305 Hey Colorado, I have withdrawn my application for accommodation and would be taking up private accommodation. According to my new calculations 4900 pounds only for accommodation is very expensive. If you at any point decide to withdraw from your college accommodation do let me know. Keep in touch. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#73312 Hi Crash. May I inquire where you are taking up your private accommodation? I am also interested in getting private accommodation and have been making some inquiries. Thanks. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:16:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#73623 Just giving some news after weeks of silence. Unfortunately, I had a rather bad surprise when I had my result, with only a 2:2 class for my degree. :/ Quite a pain when I know that I have been made an offer by Durham and QMUL, my first choice. But I won't cry, because next year, I will be doing a "Master 2" in IT Law in Paris, and afterwards pass the Paris Bar. The road changes, but not the goal ! Good luck for everyone ; I wish you the best at Durham and for your legal career ! Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:41:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74164 hey...i also got an confirmation....from durham...but did not choose any college...wat abt u Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:50:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74165 hi,,, jus wanted to know as to where to start lookin for the private accomadation....y Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74201 Hi Crash, congratulations! I have also got and offer to stay at Howlands Ensuite, so it´s good to know that you are going also. Right now, awaiting for the bursaries result. Currently working full time in a Spanish law firm. Keep in touch mate. Hey Colorado, have u accepted the accommodation offer yet? and when are you planning to come to durham? Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:09:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74214 Hello my honorable Crash. Yes I hvae already accepted the ofrer from USTINOV COLLEGE. I shall be arriving the 30th of September. What about you? I would like to meet up with you once we get in Durham. You are from India, aren´t you? My email is as follows: vibarrachina@yahoo.com Look forward to hearing from you. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:23:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74215 Dear comrades. I have been reading that some of you are thinking of going to private accommodation instead of College. With the due respect I do not think that is a good idea. Durham is driven by the Collegiate System. Living outside the College, it does not really make sense. It would make sense in another city, but not in a city like Durham. Bear in mind that all the Colleges have its own associations, formal dinners, clubs, sports, etc…you may loos all these privileges that a College gives to one. Living in a private accomodation, you will be living, somehow isolated of all the University activities.It is just an opinion but I wanted to share my thoughts with all of you guys, Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74227 When do people have to make a decision on whether they will accept an offer from Durham or not? Do all acceptances have to be received by 17th August? Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:36:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74229 Dear comrades. I have been reading that some of you are thinking of going to private accommodation instead of College. With the due respect I do not think that is a good idea. Durham is driven by the Collegiate System. Living outside the College, it does not really make sense. It would make sense in another city, but not in a city like Durham. Bear in mind that all the Colleges have its own associations, formal dinners, clubs, sports, etc…you may loos all these privileges that a College gives to one. Living in a private accomodation, you will be living, somehow isolated of all the University activities.It is just an opinion but I wanted to share my thoughts with all of you guys, Hey I agree with you that its a collegiate system, but staying outside wouldnt bar us from the all the activities that you have said............i think : I .. any way I can always chill out at your room when in college right? ;-) and I have already rented a place in durham it costs me 360 GBP all bills included and also has a tv and tv licence and is 10 mins walk from the law school. Do you know if the college will come to pick us on the airport at london? Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74232 Crash, just as a matter of caution - double check what time period your rent relates to ....Very often in the UK they measure things on per week basis...Hopefully, this is not the situation in your case Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:01:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74233 And Colorado is right - living out of college in Durham os like not living in your college in Oxbridge...they are similar, Durham was the third uni after Oxbridge and still competes with them... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74237 Hi banking, nice to meet you. Where are you from mate? Going to Ustinov as well? Crash, of course you can chill out in my College! On a different note, I do not think that they do have a service to pick students. These kind of services are usually offered to under-age students. Anyway, kindly you could ask to the law school. Moreover, I would recomend you to flight to Newscastle, which is just 15 minutes far from Durham. Crash did you my email yesterday? Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74242 Hi there...I am from UK and I am going to Cambridge...But I have recruited from Durham in the past...Have not got a clue about picking people up but check National Express bus, they are departing from somewhere near Heathrow Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74253 Hi Banking, Cambridge? wow that s nice mate. By the way, I should be most grateful whether you could please aquaint me some information about living at Durham. I am happy for going to a uni with outstanding reputation, however I was a bit unsure about the city, since it looks a bit boring, is that right? How did you spend your time there? Activities? Nightlife? Thanks a lot. On a separate note, since you are from UK, I d like to ask you something, particularly my chances to get a job in UK after the LLM, I mean how difficult is for a foreigner to get a job. I ll let you know briefly my background. I hold the LLB from the uni of Barcelona, an exchange program at Sheffield University, several summer courses at LSE,KCL,SOAS and Westminster, one itnernship in India for 4 months in a top international indian law firm, one month itnernship in a British law firm in Singapore, and 3 months (currently) working in a mid-size spanish law firm, and in september 2010 the LLM. (hopefully) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:45:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74260 Hi, I cannot help you on going out questions since it has been 14 years since I graduated, and I have not done much parting since. I work in the City so when I get a minute I just try to catch on sleep. I did not live in Durham, I just went there once to give a recruitment speech for and on behalf of my bank, I have also interviewed Durham graduates when they came to London. But you should not be concerned with entertainment. Why? Because You would not have time and that's why you should live in college-this is the only time you are gonna get. Let me explain. Durham has one positive and one negative issue. Positive: as I mentioned many times over on this board Durhm (and Bristol) has a very specific reputation in the eyes of the City employers-a school of Oxbridge rejects. Basically they think, rightly or wrongly and do not ask "why"-I do not know "why"-is that whoever has just Missed on Oxbridge will go to Durham. Not LSE, KCL, UCL and QM but Durham Hence, when they need to expand the pool of graduates they hire from they take people From Durham. And you should milk this "Oxbridge rejects" reputation for what it Worth. Now negative: it is the distance from London. the recruitent process in the UK works in rounds. Basically You submit your application, the firm will invite you for the first round itserviews with 2 mid rtanking employees. This can sometime Be done in Durham where you will meet someone like myself. If you pass, you will be asked to attend an assessment centre where you will be given a multiple choice or a written exam In math, English, logical reasoning and a Briggs-Myers test or similar. If you pass, you will be asked to do a case study and a presentation. If you pass, you will be asked to attend an interview with managers and partners. If you pass, they will give You the job. In order for you to get an offer you will need to apply to about 30 firms to be on the safe side. 30x3 rounds at least - 90 rounds, out of which 90-30, 60 rounds will take place Outside of Durham, mainly in London. This means that you will have to commute and stay overnight in London on 60 occasions plus still do your study. Trust e, you will not have time for fun. Hence, the ones who believe that they will benefit from at least some social life staying outside of college are wrong. As for your background, where are you from exactly? And if your heritage/background is from a different nation, please let e know_then I'll tell you exactly However, if you are not an EU citizen, it will be VERY difficult nevermind what your background is. Make sure that you get a correct visa-there are 2 types of student visas. Ordinary ones, after which You have to get a work permit, and the ones which will give you a residency right for 1-2 years after graduation And an opportunity to look for work without a permit. If you get the second one, you are with the chance. If the first one-no chance. In the first case, employers have to advertise in the national newspaper, interview every single EU applicant who applies for this position and then explain to the Home Office why they should take you, not them, which will be difficult to do as you still have limited Experience. Otherwise, assuming that you are early 20s, your experienxe is OK Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74262 Very many thanks for your detailed email. When I asked for nightlife, I did not mean that I just want to party, by no means! Just wanted to know the activities offered by Durham, such theathre, cinema, restaurants, museums, and also nightlife. I aim to suit the QLTT (qualified lawyers transfer test, I am from Barcelona, SPAIN) test while taking the LLM, thus I will be considered as a solicitor. My brother works in the City also, White&Case, however, recently has been post to Calyon bank. Even having a brother working at the City, I wanted to rely on some information from a British, and I should thanks again for you splendid email. I understand that Durham University organizes events with law firms, is that true? Thank very much, Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:28:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74263 This is true but only for the first round unless something has changed in recent years. I know White @ Case well though I have only worked with them on Russian real estate deals. Worked with Maya Melnikas and Elena Antonova, if your brother knows them. The patner there is Eric Mikhailov though I did not have much dealings with him directly. As I do not know many Spanish lawyers would be great to meet up once you are in the UK. Give me a shouit some time in October via message on this board. I was hoping for a deal in Barcelona last year (and more DD in the sun but the bank pulled out for obvious reasons). So no Barcelona for me and it is obe of my top 3 cities! Calyon is a good bank for corporate, not M@A transactions, such as refinancing, securitisation, commodities work etc. I am sure your brother will be happy there and hopefully he speaks French Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74264 Definitely. I would certainly lie to keep in touch with you. Anyway we could exchange our email contacts through a private message. Cheers. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74481 Hi Crash, kindly let me know you email address. I sent you and email last week, but I guess you did not get it. When are you reaching Durham?? Me the 30th. Would be great to meet up. What about the other people, I should be most grateful whether all the participants of this forum could leave their email address in order to meet up at Durham. Is that ok for you? Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:13:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74485 Hey I got ur email, but it happened that i resigned from my job around tat time and was busy applying fro visa. And I also feel tat others should leave their email ids here, so its better to stay in touch. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74503 Hi everyone. Gerard here from the Philippines. Am heading to Durham this October 1. LLM in International Trade and Commercial Law. St. Chad's College. Hope to hear from you guys. Regards Gerard atty.gerard.chan@gmail.com Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:01:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74701 Hi evry1, I am Delhi based advocate , got an unconditional offer frm Durhum n thy r offering me a seat in St Hild and St Bede college for LLM Int. Trade Law. i hv seen all above replies n most of student hv been offered Ustinov or ST,Chad college for llm only. i m very confused why r thy offering different colleges for the same course within same university, n whether St Hild and St Bede is also as reputed as Ustinov. i hv one more query if u ppl can help , i hv offer frm Manchester n i hv already got my visa last week my agent is telling me i just hv to write a letter to the high commision tht m switching over to Durhum frm Manchester bcs of undoubteldy its reputation n its a very simple formality, wat do u ppl thing is it really so simple or r thr other technical formalities. pls advice. sandeep Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:25:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74717 Hi Sandeep, Basic rule: Don't go to a place you can't spell. Manchester has an edge here. Arun Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:36:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74719 I agree with ArunS. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#74996 Dear All Hope you are all fine and having a nice summer. I am studying LLM in International Trade and Commercial Law this year. I have created a Facebook group for us to get to know each other and share any useful information, we can organize sth to meet up when everybody arrives. You can find the link below. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=149765529275 Regards Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#75017 Hi Bozbek, that s a very good initiative. Look foorward to meeting you. Where are you from? College? Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:19:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/59956/last#75031 Hi Colorado I am from Istanbul, Turkey. My college is Ustinov but I am not staying at college accommodation. I live in Newcastle, it is just 10 minutes away from Durham by train. However I would love to join all college events, especially welcome events :) I will be in Durham on 30 September. Hope to see you all there!