Harvard University

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities around the world . Students from all corners work hard to get admission in the university. Talking about the LL.M. program, it is competitive with a limited selection rate. The statistics show around 1600 applicants competing for 180 seats in the Harvard University LL.M. program. University keeps the following things in mind while shortlisting the applications: 

• Educational Qualification: The applicant must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABS approved US law school or first degree (LLB or other equivalent law degree) from a foreign law school. 

• English Proficiency: Since the education curriculum at Harvard University is purely in English language. Proficiency in english is a must for applicants. Applicants belonging from a non-English speaking country must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination (TOEFL). A minimum of 100 as a score in this examination, is needed to be eligible for further process. (Note : This score must be sent to the office using the code - 3457) . 

• Prior Work Experience: While this is not a must have yet a prior work experience will definitely give you an edge against the other applicants applying for LL.M. programme at Harvard University. 

To know more about the Harvard University or LL.M. program, candidates can refer to the official website of the institute or shiksha.

Harvard University- Of course, it is accepted as one of the premier universities where one can pursue data science.

The data Science programme at Harvard is actually placed under the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences-a center with world-class faculty and up-to-date research facilities as well as numerous other resources.

 An interdisciplinary method has been adopted by Harvard; that is, combining computer Science and statistics-with every other field possible-in order for the students to be extensively trained for the field of data science.

They have world-class research centres and institutes that are working on big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This truly gives the needed exposure for the students to the real experience and partnership. Besides that, a student can almost simply not ignore rich alumni and industry network when one says that nothing stands between him and his career or internship aspirations. 

It maybe unwise to apply to Harvard University when one has an average rating or average scores. Year after year, Harvard remains among the most selective institutions in the world with acceptance rate to the university hovering at 4.3 % . The scores of 50 percent of admitted students are above 4.17 GPA while 75 percent of the admitted students had ranked within the top 10 percent of their class. Besides, the application fee is estimated to be approximately INR 73,000. Given these stats, applicant should have excellent profile that would include standardised test scores, excellent grade point average scores and appropriate extra curricular activities so as to increase their chances of being admitted if not, average profile, one has no option but apply to less selective universities.