Law

Hi Diwakar, Step 1:
Commencement:
This first and foremost step towards pursuing an LL.M. is figuring out whether you want to:
I. Study one subject/legal topic (I. e. do a specialisation); or
ii. Study in a specific university; or
iii. Study in a particular country/geographical region. Generally, candidates decide on the basis of subject or university because their decision to pursue a Master's degree is either fuelled by the desire to intricately familiarize themselves with the subject they plan to make their career in or by the keenness to study in a university for which they possess a predilection. There might, however, be compelling reasons like presence of family or a hearty desire to explore (and immerse in the culture of) a country or part of the world which guide the decision making process. Candidates who are well informed and have the right guidance, in most cases, are specific not only about the subject they want to study but also the university they want to study it from. Step 2:
Making an Exhaustive List of Universities and/or Programs Offered:
It is essential to make an exhaustive list of universities and/or courses offered simply because there are a host of universities across the globe offering varied courses. Consequently, it becomes practically impossible for anyone to be aware of them all. Indulging in list making, more often than not, leads to the discovery of a few universities and courses of great repute which previously one might have been oblivious of. The internet should be put to efficient use so as to ensure that there are no inadvertent omissions. Omissions can turn out to be extremely costly in the long run. The way to proceed is as follows:
I. If you have decided on the specialisation. Make an exhaustive list of universities across the globe which offer a specialised degree programme in the subject/legal topic. Ii. If you choose a specific university. Make a list of the various degree programs offered by the chosen university. Iii. If you decided on a country/region. Make an exhaustive list of not only the universities located in the region but also the various degree programs offered. The purpose of this step is to ensure that all bases are covered. This exercise will also reveal that work is concentrated on those who begin by choosing a specific university, while, for those who proceed on the basis of country/region, it is voluminous. Check comment section for continuation.