Desiree Jaeger-Fine

How to spot H-1B fraud

"Unfortunately, there are many job postings that seek to take advantage of our longing to stay in the United States and the methods by which some try to defraud our American Dream become more sophisticated every day."

You’ve been admitted to an LL.M. program; now what?

You've been admitted to a law school’s LL.M. program. Here are the next steps, from accepting the...

Financing Your LL.M.

For many, the biggest hurdle in pursuing an LL.M. is neither choosing a school or LL.M. program...

Five cultural values that will enhance your study & job search in the U.S.

I am by no means a culture expert. But when I moved to the U.S. as a...

The LL.M. application: letters of recommendation

Most U.S. law schools require that you, as an LL.M. applicant, submit two letters of recommendation. Each...

The personal statement: An LL.M. applicant’s nightmare

The personal statement is probably the aspect of the application that is the most feared. Applicants fear...
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Five LinkedIn tips for LL.M. students and graduates

Stranger: Desiree, it would be really wonderful if you could refer me to your network. Desiree: Would you...

LL.M. students: When you search for a job, you must start somewhere

Many LL.M. students would like to work in the United States during or after their studies. When...

Legal research for LL.M. students: the basics

Legal research is an extremely important skill for lawyers, and LL.M. students will be expected to learn...

Develop a sense of U.S. professionalism to succeed in your LL.M.

Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash Law schools in the United States are professional schools, which means that...

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