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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Both Harvard and Oxford are among best law schools globally- Harvard ranks #1 among all Law schools in US, while Oxford ranks #2 in UK.
In tuition fees, Harvard costs more with tuition fees of around INR 64 L, while Oxford fee is around INR 14 L-INR 54 L.
Average starting salary earned by Harvard graduates is INR 1.47 Cr, while that of Oxford Law graduates is INR 36.2 L.
This suggests Harvard gives better ROI than Oxford.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Indian students must be prepared to loosen their pockets to study at Oxford Law school, with tuition costs going north of INR 50 L in some cases.
The cost of an UG course in Civil Law is around GBP 46,850 (INR 53.87 L), while a MSc in International Human Rights Law costs around GBP 18,125 (INR 20.84 L).
Further, students must also take into account the costs of living over the duration of studies in Oxford with estimated monthly cost being around GBP 1,425-GBP 2,035 (INR 1.64 L-INR 2.34 L).
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, however, LLB course is known as BA in Jurisprudence, & is 3 year UG programme available to be pursued as part of Oxford Faculty of Law.
Students interested in pursuing course are required to get minimum score 90% as part of their CBSE & CISCE Class 12th board exams & satisfy language test score requirements of institute.
Admission requirements may vary & students are advised to refer respective course page as part of Oxford University official website.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, a Law degree from Oxford Law School is valid in India, & in a number of countries worldwide, thanks to its reputation of being one of the most sought-after universities globally.
The Bar Council of India recognises law degrees from around 45 UK universities that also includes Oxford Law.
Students can practice law in India, after registering with their State Bar Council & successfully clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The Oxford Law acceptance rate stands at 10%, making it one of the most selective higher education institutes in the UK & globally.
This comes as no surprise, since the institute consistently ranks among the best law schools worldwide.
Securing admissions at Oxford Law requires strong academic scores with a minimum 90% in the Class 12th CBSE & CISCE board exams & satisfying some other requirements such as language test scores & submission of other documents.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, there are electives in Arbitration Law, especially at LLM levels within specialised courses including:
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Investment Arbitration (Investor-State Dispute Settlement - ISDS)
- Construction Arbitration
- Maritime Arbitration
- Intellectual Property Arbitration
- Energy Arbitration
- Banking and Finance Arbitration
Now, choosing which one is right for you depends on your career goals:
If you are aiming to career as arbitrator, then focus on procedural aspects, arbitrator ethics, and different types of arbitration (commercial, investment).
If you want to become an arbitration counsel (representing parties), then you shoul
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
Below are possible reasons why you might consider pursuing an Arbitration Law course:
- Demand for ADR: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is increasingly popular, and arbitration is a key form of ADR.
- Specialised Skills: It helps in developing specialised skills in arbitration procedure, advocacy, and international law, valuable for legal practice and beyond.
- Diverse Careers: Pursue careers as arbitration lawyers, arbitrators, corporate counsel, or work with arbitration institutions.
- Global Exposure: It also helps in gaining an understanding of international arbitration practices, opening doors to international work opportuniti
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Oxford is one of the best law schools in the UK & worldwide to pursue law studies from.
The law school ranks #2 among all higher educational institutes offering law based studies in the UK, per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, while its parent institute: Oxford University ranks #3 among all universities worldwide.
To secure admissions at Oxford Law, students must maintain a solid academic record as the institute tends to be very selective while admitting students.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
For an LLM in American Law at Boston Uni, students should have a strong academic background. The class size of this university is 110-120. A few of the application materials that have to be submitted are:
- Transcripts (A first degree in Law or equivalent)
- Letters of recommendation
- CV
- TOEFL (minimum score of 100) / IELTS score report (7.0)
- High level of English language proficiency is required
- Work experience is preferred, but not required
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