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THE_LAWMAN

Joined: 23 Jun 2009
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KENT LLM?
Wed Jun 24, 2009 04:42 PM
I have been offered a place to do the LLM in envrionmental law at Kent Cantebury, also been offered Mres in Law at Birkbeck, waiting to hear back from QMUL.....I do want to get out of london and am really impressed with Kent, but would like to hear from anyone who has done the LLM there, or knows about the rep at the Uni. Also anyone who has done the Mres at Birkbeck or LLM at QMUL please share your knowledge about the teaching, atmosphere, etc......thanx in advance
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tnuchpiam

Joined: 31 May 2009
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Wed Jun 24, 2009 05:14 PM
I did my graduate study in England a long time ago, but not at Kent. My impression since that has always been that Kent is a fine university, and that for those who do not like big cities it would provide a memorable campus life. Its latest LAW RAE record is also impressive, and I am sure that is "critical approach" would be a challenge for those seek something other than just "brand names"!
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tnuchpiam

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Wed Jun 24, 2009 05:18 PM
I am sorry for a slip: the latter part of my last sentence should read: "...and I am sure that its "critical approach" would be a challenge for those who seek something other than just 'brand names'!".
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THE_LAWMAN

Joined: 23 Jun 2009
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Wed Jun 24, 2009 06:11 PM
thanks for the reply...I would realli not mind having a break from the city, but then there is extra accomodation costs etc. but kent campus does look like a cool place to spend a year, and u r right they have been progressing table-wise particularly in research.

If anyone else has been to Kent, studied there or has more info please feel free to reply....any insight is welcome...also on birkbeck and QMUL.

cheers
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THE_LAWMAN

Joined: 23 Jun 2009
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Thu Jun 25, 2009 04:42 PM
any1 else going 2 throw in their 2 cents.............????
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Porosenok

Joined: 18 Jan 2009
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Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:25 PM
I have heard that Bircbeck is not a good place. It is for working mature lawyers and the range of subjects there is too short and all of them are connected with social and historical aspects of law, but not with practice.
And Kent is also not from the "Premier Leage". It is easier to get place where than in Queen Mary. And in Russia Queen Mary is famous and University of London is also a good brand.
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THE_LAWMAN

Joined: 23 Jun 2009
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Fri Jun 26, 2009 02:49 PM
yes. thanks for your opinion from russia. much appreciated buddy.

Has Any1 Actually Been to KENT or BIRKBECK?????

Would love to hear from you guys and anyone who is considering an ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LLM at either KENT or QMUL. How is the teaching etc I am less interested in Prestige just quality of the course mainly


[Edited by THE_LAWMAN on 26 Jun 2009]
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Porosenok

Joined: 18 Jan 2009
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Fri Jun 26, 2009 03:10 PM
:)
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LLMCRJ

Joined: 12 Jul 2009
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KENT LLM?
Mon Jul 13, 2009 09:27 PM
Ive been accepted for an LLM in criminal justice. Ive been to the University and spoken to the Prof as well. The Uni seems impressive... also extremely student friendly. That seems to be the best part of it all
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THE_LAWMAN

Joined: 23 Jun 2009
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 01:42 AM
thanks for the insight. Another question, how do you think Kent is percieved by others, as to their reputation?

I know it is no oxford or cambridge, but is its reputation sufficient enough to be held in high esteem when making job applications? in other words what r the job prospects like?
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LLMCRJ

Joined: 12 Jul 2009
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 09:22 AM
Ive got mixed reviews about Kent. It is very well known for its research facilities. About the job prospects I dont have any clear idea. Why dont u contact Kent directly and ask them. They can give u the exact information ure looking for
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THE_LAWMAN

Joined: 23 Jun 2009
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Wed Jul 15, 2009 01:17 PM
cheers will do.
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david_j

Joined: 27 Aug 2009
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Fri Aug 28, 2009 06:07 PM
hey there, i actallu am in a similar situation, i've been offered an mres place and LLm at Kent. They are both really good!

I did my undergraduate at kent and i loved every minute of it, which is why im probs gonna do my LLm there. The professors are world class, and is higher than oxford for research in Law.

most employers are more than aware of Kents status, and from experiance value it debatably in higher esteem than most! remember most employers did not themselves go to so called premier league university, but acknowledge that kent is definately in that league just below, (or argueably in light of their RAE scores in the same ring)

I highly reccoment the Law School there, and its critical approach is sooooooooooo...ooooo unique i garuntee you will feel you have gained a higher quality education!
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Banking

Joined: 30 Jun 2009
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Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:26 AM
UK perspective: Kent and QM are about the same in terms of reputation,
in fact I can see many employers with an industrial bend to
law actually preferring Kent. Birbeck is not really a full-time studying place. It is one step above open university or city lit, it offers a part-time
Degree programmes for older people who have professional experience but not degree in the same field.
Surprised that QM is recognised in russia as worked a lot with emerging markets and anything beyond OX, Cam and LSE is a strentch. In fact many professionals have never heard about KCL and UCL and ...shock, horror....even LSE.
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Porosenok

Joined: 18 Jan 2009
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Sat Aug 29, 2009 04:32 PM
I know a boy from Russia, who studied 1 year at Guildhall( now Metropolitan) and was very proud of it, he wrote a book about mergers and acquesitions of companies in Europe and put this information into a title page as an advertising and you say that it is one of the worst universites in England, so I will be a great laywer :), but QM is realy well-known in Russia, they visited my University, there were plans to create a double master degree in law between QM and MGIMO, negotiations were held but, I don not know why this project failed.
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