<p>I have just completed freshman year in a law school from India - we basically have a law course that stretches over five years and merges subjects from both humanities and legal studies into one course.
Anyway, I know it might be WAY TOO EARLY to even think of graduate school and what not, but I think I need to plan early.
The deal is that in the near future, I see myself either wanting to get an MBA degree after I complete law school here or get a masters in law. The problem is for both of them I would need pretty much a full ride scholarship or as much as I can accumulate.
Now my questions are,
1. with regards to both of them, what should be the things or activites I should focus on?
2. Are there any third party sources that can fund my education ?
3. When would be the ideal time to start preparing for GMAT?
4. How important will my UG college prove to be in the admissions process? </p>
<p>Again, i know that I should pick out things that interest me, but I believe I have a lot of those things already on my list and would rather follow a path that helps me out career wise.</p>
<p>Both and M.S. in Law and an MBA are more or less professional degrees and it is unlikely that any full rides are offered. There might be some partial tuition scholarships but that is about it.</p>
<p>Remember that LLMs are useful only if you wish to practice law in the country you get your LLM from. If you elect to get a LLM, it is best to practice law for a while because many LLM admissions committees will take in account the quality and the quantity of legal work experience.</p>
<p>However, if you want a MBA then you’re not restricted to practicing law as far as work experience is concerned but you still have to work after graduation.</p>
<p>1) For the MBA, mostly on GPA, GMAT, and demonstrating leadership. For the LLM, GPA and research.</p>
<p>2) Yes, but they are mostly employers. Otherwise, plan on paying out of pocket, as financial aid for MBA’s is about as common as honesty in politicians.</p>
<p>3) That is an individual issue, depending on where you are starting. You have four years to go, so I would not worry about it for at least a couple of more years!</p>
<p>4) Somewhat - it is much MORE about what you did, but where you go influences both your options and the degree to which they will be heard and understood. Nonetheless, if you are already matriculated it is somewhat of a non-issue - you are where you are!</p>