The language training is very attractive to employers. It has provided a firm foundation for my professional work and has contributed in a large measure to my success at Clifford Chance. The European portions have benefited me professionally and made my performance in interviews better - showing a wider range of knowledge and sometimes knowing more than the interviewer. Seeing how a different legal system works broadens your knowledge and impresses many employers. An awareness of the concept of EU helps understand the substantive law at work.
Every practitioner needs to have a good understanding of the European Law Dimension.
Its effect on our domestic law is increasing all the time. In my work, I have to get the grips quickly with its laws of other jurisdictions. A recent example is a project I have just finished in Egypt, where my ELS period in France helped me to get a speedy handle on the law. The LL M course has a great reputation and I hope the international slant will fit my background as a linguist. I expect to have a challenging and hopefully enjoyable year.