A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN LLM STUDENT


As an LLM student living in the heart of London in Bloomsbury, during the academic year each week I experience a unique mix of excitement, pressure, stress, challenges, opportunities and a sense of achievement – and no two weeks are ever the same! As the teaching period is only eight months long for the degree in England, it often seems that it is over very soon after the academic year commences, hence careful planning is required to make the maximum use of the time. I would personally summarise my year into periods – the settling in and getting to know your university and courses period, the end of first term submission period, second term and end of term exam period and finally dissertation period. While it is difficult to talk about a typical week during the year as each week and the amount of work varies according to which period of the year it falls into, below I try to provide a glimpse of the highs and lows during a week in my life as an LLM student.


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classroom, I found my sors to be engaging and ative, as well as extremely chable. Being part of an onal university has proven to ge advantage in the workplace. obal marketplace expands, e opportunity to collaborate essors and students from e globe allowed me to see tive that I had not been o during my undergraduate tinue to use this newfound in my career with the world's largest ger. Within BlackRock's rations team, my job raging new and existing in an effort to mitigate educe operational ease straight through trades. I often apply the ained at DUBS into my vities. My Masters has iate me from my peers, y attribute my success my time at DUBS.


It may seem obvious, but is worth stating that it is crucial to opt for LLM modules you genuinely have a flair for. As a masters student, you are expected to be responsible and in charge of your own work and learning. Each lecture requires vast amounts of pre-reading and having an interest in the subject makes the job much easier. My week involves attending four lectures, one for each module and four tutorials which left me a day in the week free.


LL.M in International Legal Practice


Designed in conjunction with the International Bar Association, this LL.M is a tailored, professional programme for graduates and practising lawyers seeking career-enhancing postgraduate legal qualifi cations. The programme is aimed specifi cally at building cross- border commercial legal knowledge.


The benefi ts of the LL.M in International Legal Practice You choose what to study


After the session, I spend time in the library researching and making final touches to my arguments. Having to present like a lawyer in front of our professors who are leading practitioners in their field and receiving their feedback on my presentation enhances my confidence and advocacy skills and provides me insight into the practical aspects of the subject.


• Tailor what you study to your career path and/or practice area


• All modules are practice-led with contributions from leading global law fi rms


You choose how to study • Study your LL.M at a time and place that suits you Full-time LL.M in London


Tuesday


While initially I was excited at the thought of having an extra day to myself, I soon realized that I would have to use that time in the library completing my readings and notes for the week. While attendance is never strictly monitored by the university, my passion for the modules I had opted for and the sense of responsibility I have attained as a masters student ensure my presence for each of my classes.


Monday


Throughout the year, I have considered myself quite lucky as my first lecture on Mondays starts at 6 o’clock in the evening, leaving me a bit of time to sleep in! However, this week isn’t a regular week as I am required to present my arguments for a moot arbitration in class as part of the practical section of


one of my modules, international commercial arbitration. As I put on my suit, rehearsing my arguments in my head, I feel like a lawyer eager to make an appearance in front of the judges. I’m nervous, yet excited. I rush to the university to meet my group members with whom I had been working for the moot arbitration. The groups had been selected by the professors, resulting in a great blend of nationalities, my group members are from Germany, Jordan, UAE, Nigeria, United States and Pakistan. Being put into groups has allowed me to make new friends, giving me opportunity to learn something new from them in each of our meetings.


I discuss and rehearse my arguments with my group members and received their valuable feedback.


• Starts in September 2013 at our London Moorgate centre • Three workshops per week – 2.5 hours each • Supported by i-Tutorials, online test and feedback exercises and independent learning and research


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• Start in January or July each year • Online study with one-to-one online supervision from a College tutor • Nine units per module


• We supply an extensive suite of user-friendly, practical course material including electronic learning aids


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• Modular course design enables you to determine your own pace of learning


• S-mode modules start in January and July each year


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Studying for an LLM in London has many advantages as London always has a lot to offer, and this equally holds true whether it is for leisure activities or academics. There are various lectures and public events being hosted by institutions which can be attended – you just need to make sure you keep an eye out for them. On Tuesday after attending my lectures at the university I head to London School of Economics and Political Science to attend a lecture on Islamic Finance titled, “Islamic Finance and Shariah Compliance: Reality and Expectations” which was delivered by notable speakers, Dr. Frank E. Vogel from Harvard Law School and Tan Sri Dato’ Azman from Malaysia. The lecture ties in particularly well with my module Islamic Finance. At times like this I feel really fortunate for being able to study in the heart of London, where I’m able to interact with such impressive personalities.


After our class I joined my classmates for drinks in a bar located close to our university campus. This allows us not only to de-stress from the work we had put into the presentations that day, but also to pump up our energy before we got down to submitting our coursework essays which are due later in the week that account towards 40% of our total marks for the module.


Wednesday Module


Business, fi nance and the legal services market July 2013 International intellectual property practice International commercial legal practice International public companies practice


International capital markets and loans practice July 2013 International mergers and acquisitions practice July 2013 International antitrust practice


International business organisations International arbitration practice International joint ventures


On Wednesday, after attending my lectures of Intellectual Property Rights and Development and Islamic Finance at my university, I attend a tutoring session at St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School as part of Team-Up Project I had opted for through my university. Team-up involves volunteering with a team of university students to mentor, tutor and inspire secondary school pupils to accelerate their academic progress. I have also been chosen as the liaison officer for Team-Up which involved liaising with volunteers from SOAS and St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School. This means I am responsible for arranging tutoring sessions, reporting and dealing with absentees, attending committee training, timetabling pupils, ensuring successful CRB checking, maintaining online register for each week, keeping records of sessions and academic progress of pupils, and acting as the primary point of contact for pupils’ parents. I always look forward to my tutoring sessions as I particularly enjoy spending time with my pupils and have developed a good rapport with my pupils in a short time. Working as the liaison officer helps in enhancing my teamwork and leadership skills, as well as to build my resume.


Thursday


On Thursday, I begin my day with a meeting scheduled with my professor to discuss the research material I have collected for an upcoming class presentation on constitutional law in India. Having discussed the subject and my research materials I head to the library to follow up on the additional reading material he has recommended. As I have the day off from lectures, I decide to use my time completing my notes for the presentation. With the library


Friday


On Friday after attending my last tutorial sessions for the week, I meet my Ukulele society members for a practice session. While the LLM program is academically challenging, most students I know live by the motto that it is essential to take out time for other enjoyable activities. With the number of societies and clubs ranging from yoga, dance, sports, languages, politics present at the university it was easy to find something to suit my interests and this has also provided a convenient way of meeting new people outside of the friends I have from my classes. Needless, to say I had made some great friends at the Ukulele sessions as we struggle through the sessions initially trying to grasp the basics for playing the instruments. For me learning to play the instrument had provided a welcome break from the stress that workload and deadlines can bring with it and as an LLM student I highly advice everyone planning to take an LLM to ensure they don’t miss out on the fun that being an LLM student can also bring with it!


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Shafaq Asmat is studying her LLM program at SOAS University


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being well stocked it’s easy to locate all the recommended material. While the reading is extensive it is vital to sort through the material in order of importance given the short time available. As an LLM student managing large amounts of reading becomes an everyday task. This day is a long one with hours of work; however at the end of the day having completed the goals I had set myself I have a sweet sense of accomplishment. July 2013


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The capital’s public transport network of buses and trains – overground and underground – give access to all parts of Greater London. Alternatively, you can use one of the regional transport hubs to go anywhere in the UK. The Eurostar train station at St Pancras provides a link with continental Europe and London is served by Heathrow and Gatwick international airports.


International student support


To make sure your move to and study in the UK goes as smoothly as possible, we provide a wide range of student support services. We can advise you on everything from opening a UK bank account to applying for a visa.


Accommodation


We can arrange accommodation options for our international students with some of the UK’s leading student accommodation providers, to ensure you have a safe, comfortable place to live while you’re studying at The College of Law. By staying in College-nominated accommodation, you’ll get to meet students studying at universities across London, as well as live with your fellow College students.


As a global commercial and fi nancial centre and home to many of the world’s leading international law fi rms, London is the ideal location to gain your LL.M in International Legal Practice.


Located in the heart of the City of London fi nancial district, close to leading global law fi rms, our Moorgate campus is the largest specialist corporate law school in the UK. It offers top-class facilities in a purpose-built, corporate-style building.


On successful completion, you’ll be awarded a fellowship to the International Bar Association, which provides two years


free membership and a free invitation to attend the IBA’s Annual Conference in Boston in 2013, after graduation in recognition of your achievement.


Studying international legal practice with us in the UK can open up new career opportunities, whether with law fi rms of for anyone aspiring to international legal practice around the globe.


Enrol now at www.college-of-law.co.uk/llm/


‘It has exceeded my expectations…this course in its entirety is the best study experience that I have had.’


‘This is a unique Master degree in being, on the one hand, a genuinely practical professional training, and on the other of high academic merit and intellectual depth. The courses are truly international in outlook, especially as examples and exercises are drawn from various jurisdictions.’


TEN REASONS TO STUDY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE AT


POSTGRADUATE LEVEL By Eve Stanger


With the wealth of postgraduate courses available, choosing what you’re really interested in can be a daunting prospect. Have you considered Health and Social Care? Whether you want to build on a related undergraduate degree, study alongside a current job or start your exploration of Health and Social Care, there is a course for you and the advantages of these programmes should not be underestimated.


Vocational Skills


Whilst boosting your intellectual knowledge of health and social care, postgraduate courses can uniquely balance this with the provision of a wealth of vocational skills that will lead you into your future career. Through universities’ collaboration with the NHS and care trusts, you can gain the real experience that future employers are looking for.


New Pathways


With the growth of technology and the modernisation of health and social care, the pathways in healthcare provision are continually growing. Consequently, the opportunities for health and social graduates are better than ever, with health professionals’ demand for such postgraduates


applicants and truly make an impression on potential employers.


Be at on the front line of research


At postgraduate level the choice is yours – be it to study on a largely research based level or through direct teaching. Either way, your university will involve you with their research at a new level than ever experienced as an undergraduate. In this booming area of research the possibilities are endless.


The Choice is Yours


Postgraduate courses in Health and Social care offer a wide range of modules and flexibility. This allows you to study what you’re interested in, in the way that suits you and your passions.


Personal Development


The challenges and experiences that post-graduate study poses not only foster your professional development, but take you on a journey that will see the your inter- personal and soft skills flourish. This is achieved through small group study and the way which you will liaise with top professionals in your field.


Be the Leader


growing year or year with newfound opportunities and leadership roles.


Flexibility


At postgraduate level, universities pride themselves on the way that they can offer a flexible course tailored to you. This can mean that working commitments and distance are no issue, you can work full-time alongside your degree and have the


same opportunities and resources offered to all students.


Stand out


Some graduates may wish to go into the world of work straight from university, whereas by continuing your education at a top university for your field you can work to acquire experience and knowledge. This will set you apart from rival


Postgraduate courses are all about you. Through studying at this level you are given new opportunities to lead your own future by taking on this step to boost your career opportunities. Equally, leadership skills are developed through the focus on student led seminars, where you can share what you know to your peers.


Networking


On a postgraduate course you’ll meet a huge pool of people of different backgrounds and with different goals but all sharing


common interests. Through this not only will you have a new network of like-minded individuals but, alongside the work you do with health and social care professionals, you will be able to build a network of contacts to further your career opportunities all the more.


Conversion


Not many 18 year olds truly know what they want to do with their future, it is often halfway through embarking on an undergraduate degree that true interests are realised. But it’s not too late. Through postgraduate education you can achieve your goals of entering into a career in health and social care through a course that truly meets your interests.


If you think that a course in Health and Social Care may be suited to you then now is your chance to take action. Consider these useful links that could help you take the first steps towards a postgraduate degree in this field.


My Post Grad Apps: www.postgraduatestudentships. co.uk/subject/47/pgt


This displays all the UK universities that offer postgraduate courses related to Health and Social Care.


NHS www.nhscareers.nhs.uk


What happens next? Here the NHS offers information on career and training opportunities that could complement your studies in Health and Social Care.


Inspiring success


Inspiring success


Health and social care postgraduate opportunities at Teesside University


Teesside University’s School of Health & Social Care offers an impressive range of postgraduate courses for international students. What’s more, we have generous funding and bursary packages available for eligible applicants.


Our courses enable you to critically evaluate and research complex determinants of health and social care. See how they influence the development of policy and practice from a global perspective.


Join us if you want to make a difference in contemporary UK and global health and social care issues – and advance your career.


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Teesside University is consistently in the UK’s top ten for overall average international satisfaction (International Student Barometer 2008-12).


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Lawrence Nnyanzi, PhD in Public Health


Lawrences research explores the relationship between weight status and children’s mental wellbeing.


I won a Teesside University doctoral scholarship award after completing my MSc International Public Health Nutrition. As part of my PhD I conducted a robust mixed methods study exploring the relationship between weight status and children’s mental wellbeing, particularly in the context of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). It identified many intriguing findings to inform policy and practice, specifically the negative outcomes from measurement process – emotional distress amongst parents and children, children over- sensitised about their bodies and weight, potential stigma amongst peers. I argued that it is necessary to measure and feedback weight results – but we need to look at how.


I focused on the government’s NCMP as it has continued to generate debate among researchers, health professionals and policy makers. It has been criticised in some quarters as unethical – a screening programme with no clear or effective interventions. My comprehensive literature review suggested that the first steps to resolving this debate would be to find out more. Does the NCMP and its weight feedback spur families into thinking about adopting healthy lifestyles? How might a child’s mental wellbeing be affected by telling families of their child’s weight status? What is the relationship between weight status and mental wellbeing among children? I wanted to find answers to these questions – which is why I chose this particular PhD project.


Teesside’s blossoming research culture, together with its excellent library and information technology facilities, provided


‘A research degree at Teesside University is certainly worthwhile. Being part of a progressive community of researchers at Teesside, driven by success and innovation, provides a wonderful sense of achievement.’


the right environment for me to complete my PhD work.


And the unique network between the University’s Health and Social Care Research Institute and other regional universities enabled me to meet with other researchers, inspiring me to complete my PhD. Our Postgraduate Forum for Researchers, a platform for sharing with fellow PhD researchers, provided a lot of encouragement.


I was challenged by the University’s strict ethical procedures for conducting research with human subjects. At times it caused problems with recruiting participants for my project. But the Institute’s extremely professional administration provided accurate and timely responses to challenges that could have stalled my progress.


My PhD improved my knowledge and understanding of the key issues underpinning research, children’s mental health, childhood obesity and the attempts to control it. The process has boosted my confidence, sharpened my intelligence and developed my judgement


making me ready to face the many health challenges in the world today.


I now work as a Senior Lecturer in Research Methods at the University. I use modern pedagogical methods to help students learn about the different aspects of research. I am also writing and publishing articles and soon hope to put funding bids in to do more research of national and international importance.


A research degree at Teesside University is certainly worthwhile. Research courses are tailored towards an individual’s needs working closely with the supervisors to achieve set goals. Being part of a progressive community of researchers at Teesside University driven by success and innovation provides a wonderful sense of achievement.


Find out more about studying at Teesside: tees.ac.uk/international


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