I am thinking of doing an LLM by DL. CUrrently debating between Northumbria and London external. While browsing here, I saw that someone is doing their through London external. Any comments on the program so far? Anyone has any experience with Northumbria? ANy other DL LLMs that anyone can personally recommend? THanks!!!
London's program is relatively inexpensive. The materials seem to be very good; I haven't yet taken the first set of examinations, however. London provides NO tuition. Most LL.M. students study on their own, as you would for the most part even as an internal student but there are tuition providers out there, some on line. Disturbing notes: -I don't know what the Canadian university system thinks of external LL.M. degrees. Alberta doesn't like them, neither does U.B.C. -I heard a rumor that LSE has withdrawn from the London commen LLM program. If true, I don't know why or what, if any, effect this would have on the D/L degree.
Hi JGirl, Did you look into the DL LLM program at University of Wolverhampton? I have been doing some research on it and it sounds pretty good. It is also very well priced and it can be completed in 18 months, if you study full time. I have also heard some pretty good things about the Northumbria DL LLM. Also I heard that the U of London LLM has a very low number of students that actually pass the program. I think that's because they don't give students any support. They just send you the study material and then you're on you're own after that. Something you might want to keep in mind. Do you live near the Toronto area? I am in Toronto and thinking about doing my LLM at York University. York U now offers a two year part time LLM program, where you take classes from 7pm-10pm. Bo
Thank you for the prompt replies! Nosborne: It's true that DL degrees are not very well seen here but if it's from a reputable school, they will have to warm up to it sonner or later. Otherwise, if I decide to continue my studies after my LL.M, I guess I will have to do a ph.d somewhere that will recognize external education. I hope that some places will! My main concern with doing DL is not so much if it's going to be recognized by an employeur but if it's going to be recognized by a university where I am looking to do a ph.d., although if I ever want to teach... I will have to do some more research about their program, it looks like. Bo: I saw the part-time LLM at York but it is very inflexible. Most programs are only offered on rotation, so you don't have a big choice on what courses you take when, you have to attend 80% of their classes (which, being a lawyer with an unpredictable schedule, is going to be difficult) and they are pretty expensive at $16,000! I would like to do international trade and the next rotation of that degree at York will not start for another 2 years! That's why I am looking at external programs. Northumbria sounds good too, but very rigourous ( you have to do a paper in every course, 2 courses each semester and then a thesis). I will look into Wolverhampton too. Any more thoughts or insights, keep 'em coming!
From a recent post not long cold. University of Northumbria at Newcastle LLM by distance Learning . . . One review will critique the UNN LLM . I found this to be among the very best of programs I have experienced - ever - thanks in no small part to the thorough professionalism of the Law School Staff. The programs offer high academic standards and a truly outstanding personalized service at a bargain price. Look for the full review in BA in 4 Weeks.
Several UK Universities off DL LLMs. I know the Robert Gordon University offers both international trade and international commercial law. Also, you can check Deakin University in Australia, they offer a DL LLM, I believe also with a international commercial law track. Here is a handy guide: http://www.llm-guide.com/distance_uk_01.html Regarding the UoL LLM: As Nosbourne said the University provides no tuition. You can enrol with an independent distance learning tuition provider, but at the LLM level course offerings are more limited. You should check for yourself with: www.spr-law.com and www.lawtutorsonline.co.uk They both say that their LLM students have very good pass rates, but I'd recommend that you contact them and see what they have to say. Finally, UNISA offer a DL LLM, but I don't know anything about it except that it does not have a maritime law option. Good luck.
Yes, indeed, and see also http://bain4weeks.com/mastermenu.html for quick access to LLM costs and program data. While on that page, try the iCDL database - a link is provided in the top menu bar.
