Cecilia Caldeira, assistant dean for international and non-J.D. programs, was quoted in an LL.M. Guide article discussing the demand for LL.M. programs, post-pandemic.
While factors such as inflation and heightened unemployment have undoubtedly impacted the demand for LL.M. programs, Cecilia Caldeira, Assistant Dean for International and Non-J.D. Programs at Fordham Law School in New York, remains optimistic about the future. “With unprecedented growth and advancement in the areas of technology and compliance we have seen increased interest for programs in these spaces,” she says.
Caldeira firmly believes that the demand for LL.M. programs will persist due to the practical nature of this degree, allowing lawyers to expand their academic horizon. “It is likely with the continued infusion of AI and technology within the legal space, the need for individuals to stay current on trends and industry reformulations is key to their career growth.”
Read “Economic Uncertainty Weighs on LL.M. Demand” in LL.M. Guide.