LL.M. Advising
Information First Aid
Here are some sources on information on how to choose your U.S. LL.M. program:
Books
Sites
Make sure to review our Blog to get the latest information from the FLDM Law School international partners.
Books
- Edwards, George E. LL.M. Roadmap: An International Students Guide to U.S. Law School Programs.
- Levine, Ann.The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert.
Sites
- LLMRoadMap.com
- LSAC US and Canadian Law Schools Offering LLM Programs
- The National Jurist. LL.M. Programs for Foreign Attorneys.
Make sure to review our Blog to get the latest information from the FLDM Law School international partners.
U.S. Law School Rankings
If you are concerned about the ranking of a U.S. law school you wish to attend, take a look at these sites:
It is important to remember that most companies rank the Law Schools having in mind their J.D. programs, not their LL.M. programs.
- Brian Leiter's Law School Rankings
- LLM Guide - Law School Rankings
- National Jurist - Law School Rankings
- Princeton Review - Law School Rankings
- Super Lawyers - Top Law School Lists
- The Law School 100 - The Best Law Schools in the United States
- Top-Law-Schools.com - Law School Rankings
- U.S. News - Best Law Schools
It is important to remember that most companies rank the Law Schools having in mind their J.D. programs, not their LL.M. programs.
International Rankings
If you want to learn more about the world ranking of the universities you wish to attend, explore these sites:
Please be advised that most rankings are for JD programs, not LL.M. programs.
- Center for World University Rankings
- Eduniversal
- QS Top Universities
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- U.S. News Best Global Universities
- WEBOMETRICS - Ranking web de Universidades
- ---others...
Please be advised that most rankings are for JD programs, not LL.M. programs.
U.S. Law Schools Tips and Preparation
These are useful books to read before enrolling to a U.S. law school:
- Bonfield, Lloyd. American Law & the American Legal System in a Nutshell.
- Farnsworth, E. Allan, An Introduction to the Legal System of the United States.
- Glesner Fines, Barbara. Law School Materials for Success.
- Law School & Bar Exam Success Tips
- Strunk Jr., William. The Elements of Style.
- Wydick, Richard C. Plain English for Lawyers.