Dear Prospective Applicant,
There is only a short intellectual distance from Marshall
McLuhan’s description of the world as a “global village” in 1962 to
Thomas Friedman’s description of the world as “flat” in 2005.
Transformative inventions in telecommunications and transportation
and a radical reconfiguration of the capital markets have combined
to create an unprecedented 24/7/365 flow of goods, services, and
individuals across geographic and political boundaries.
The legal profession is not immune from these
changes. Law firms have established their own global villages
consisting of branch offices, affiliations, and best friends
relationships. To respond to the demands of the marketplace,
businesses have become global entrepreneurs and in-house legal
departments, mini-U.N.’s, employing thousands of lawyers from
different legal traditions. Individuals are migrating from foreign
country to foreign country, forging the flat-world perspective of
global citizenship.
Today’s accomplished lawyer must be able to navigate the
complicated terrain of the common law system and the U.S.
regulatory framework in order to negotiate business transactions
and resolve disputes. St. John’s University School of Law
will provide you with the tools you need to practice law in the
Twenty-first Century. Our LL.M. curriculum is specifically
designed to immerse you in the fundamental building blocks of the
U.S. legal system, while at the same time providing an ample
opportunity to study areas of particular interest and learn the
professional skills needed for a successful career. We will
work with you closely to maximize your chances of success on a
state bar examination, if you are interested in obtaining that
credential. We will give you solid advice on course selection
and curricular activities to enhance your career opportunities.
I know that you have many options for study in the United
States. I urge you to enroll in St. John’s LL.M.
program. We have a well deserved reputation for graduating
students who become leading cross-border practitioners.
Moreover, you will be joining a vibrant, welcoming community.
Both your professors and J.D. colleagues stand ready to greet you
and smooth the way for your full integration in the U.S. legal
community. Our New York City location in the borough of
Queens, the most ethnically diverse borough in the United States,
is an added plus. You can take advantage of an unrivaled
multitude of cultural and culinary opportunities, while receiving
the finest legal education.
I look forward to your joining the St. John’s legal
community in the years to come.