Originally Posted by Unregistered

An LLM can be helpful in certain circumstances.

1) Your first law degree is from an undistinguished university and you want to class up your CV with a brand name university. It's a lot easier to get into the LLM programmes of top law schools (Oxbridge/T14 US) than their LLB/JD programmes.

2) You don't have good grades or CCAs from your first law degree and want a second chance to get good grades/CCAs - e.g. journal editor, moot participant (for disputes), leadership roles in student organisations.

3) You want to transition into a practice area in which you don't have prior experience (e.g. arbitration/tax/antitrust/IP) and want to demonstrate your passion for and knowledge of the field by doing an LLM focused on that area.

4) During the LLM itself, you might get into contact with professors/peers who could help you in your career (e.g. by making a referral). The Career Services department of your law school could also get you an interview with top international firms.