Should I get an LLM (Masters of Law)

Wondering if you should spend another year in law school to get an LLM degree? The Legum Magister, or Masters of Law, is a degree that many lawyers pursue in the hopes of getting a better job. Learn why you might want to consider this advanced law school degree.

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[evanb]

One nice situation is people who have STEM background who want to work in Patent Law. The USPTO only requires a bachelor's in science or engineering to take the bar and you don't need a JD. So to learn the law, getting an LLM in patents or IP may be the best way (and cheapest) to learn the law and learn how to work as a lawyer for those who don't need to spend 3 years in Law school.

[hendsonpassagi]

Professor Beau, your channel has always been helpful and inspiring for me. This video really helped me in reflecting on how soon should I apply for an LL.M program, and the prospects of having an LL.M degree. Thank you Professor Beau.

[resipsaloquitur]

I know exactly what specialty LLM I want and the school (not taxation). I also am a huge proponent of having an employer pay for the degree (my company paid for my MBA although I paid for my JD), but the challenge is finding a job with a rich education reimbursement program. Many companies will pay only a small part of a LLM, which ranges anywhere from $40, 000 to $65, 000 (for the 1 year program). I am not going to take out any student loans at my age, so this is a tricky situation. I suppose it will be a dream for now.

[agustinkot]

Profesor, I am an Argentinian law student and it is my goal to practice law in USA. Could you do a video about foreign lawyers, how to get a job, and everything else related to the subject. Thank you so much in advance.

[MrChippinator]

I’m Canadian but did my LLM overseas, very different from what you describe in the US. Only the top professors teach the LLMs overseas. In Canada the LLMs were in my seminar courses.

[DP]

Unless you are in tax, admiralty/maritime, or some other niche field, the only reason to get a LLM is to upgrade your alma mater. It’s not about the classes. You can learn any area of law by reading hornbooks and secondary materials. No substitute for actual practice.

[lapizza]

Great video idk how this isn’t the top video when searching in this topic. Very clear.

[ninac.]

This is very interesting for someone who is studying law in a civil law country (switzerland). We have to have a masters degree in law in order to be able to specialize into a lawyer. And it isn't called LL.M. but M Law. An LL.M. here is a masters degree on top of your common masters degree in law if that makes sense.

[lkizan]

Its so interesting to learn about USA's law education system. I'm a lawyer from Brazil. Here, the law school takes 5 years and is a undergraduate program.
Who wants to became a lawyer have to apply for the BAR exam, wich is national. If approved, We can practice in any braziliam state that we want.
Some students wants to become Judges or Prosecuters. in those case a public exam is necessary. usually its take 3-5 years of studies, after the conclusion of law school, to be able to be competitive in those public exams.
I, for instance, had the interest to be a Professor. So I've graduated in a small private law school. After became a lawyer, I've get a 1, 5 year criminal science program and then a 1, 5 year digital law program. Now im about to finish LLM in Law and Public Policies. I wonder if a would be able to find a job in the US with my qualifications.
I really enjoy your videos, please continue the excelente job!

[Kelly-ipnn]

the factors seem to be centered on getting an LLM to enhance job prospects. Maybe i am stupid but what about getting for nothing more than the pursuit of knowledge?

[starbury]

Awesome video on the LL.M Degree. When can you do a video on the J.S.D. OR S.J.D. Degree?

[iloveeveryone]

Posted at 4am for me, just in time to start my day :D

[FullStop]

Could you possibly do a video over the different types of law and the pros and cons of each? I recently looked into law a career and I am undecided as to what work I would want to be doing.

[DrErickLopez]

Hello professor, great video! I am a foreign medical graduate. I am interested in obtaining a law degree. I am not sure which path to take or what program to start with since I have been told of different options such as a JD, LLM, mixed degree etc. would the LLM degree suit me? or would I need to complete a JD school first?

[kwasiadjekum]

Is the JD higher than the LLM? Why do some JD holders in academia hold themselves as Doctors and even equate their JD to PhD?

[advsamuel]

Professor, kindly tell me what are the frequently asked questions in Law Phd intrerview?

[corinadelossantos]

I got a LLB from the UK and currently working in a legal department in a listed company doing mainly contracts and compliance work. Thinking to get LLM so I can sit for the Bar. I am interested in Commercial and Technology law. Would you recommend me to just do LLM or 2 years accelerated JD if I only want to work as a Corporate Counsel in a company but not in a law firm?

[jeunevieux]

Thank you I am French a'd and I was wondering if I should take that cursus but thanks to you now I made my decision

[allprivelegsofworld]

Can an English language and literature graduate, study masters degree in law and become a lawyer?

[riffatshahnawaz]

If a USA citizen obtain LLB from UK’s prestigious law school and LLM from USA’s prestigious law school, what are the chances to get a job into top level law firm in USA?