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• An FT listing of LLM degrees around the world www.ft.com/llm-2008/courses
• Lawyers’ appetite for the international qualifications needed to take advantage of the globalisation of the legal industry is growing - -
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Courses meet a need for rounded lawyers
The increasingly sophisticated nature of firms’ work demands a more knowledgeable profession
Recruiters zoom in on LLM degrees
As business becomes more global, so too does the demand for lawyers who specialise in international contract law, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, or intellectual property.
David López: Working both sides of the law
Northwestern brought together two systems, says Holly Yeager
Choosing a degree: Remember to consider reputation, teaching – and fun
Ursula Milton shows how to go beyond brochures
LLM diary: Spanish put accent on the global
Mere knowledge of the law is not enough for success in the practice, writes Aaron Thornburg
Harvard: Flexible programme attracts wide range of students
Rebecca Knight looks at an established course from a high-profile US institution
Georgetown: School is where the action is
Students can devise a programme to suit their needs, says Holly Yeager
In-house training can build on cross-border learning
Clifford Chance Academy offers the best training for lawyers looking to join a global law firm, writes Julia Clarke
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