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On this website, I write about study abroad, master of laws (LL.M.) and PhD in law applications, looking and applying for funding, doctoral and postdoctoral research, learning languages, writing, and more.

How to Assess and Improve Your LL.M. Application Profile: Expert Guide to Boost Admission Chances, with Case Studies

In this post, I talk about strategies for evaluating your profile for an LL.M. application.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

What If You Don’t Like Bragging and Talking About Yourself?

In this post, I offer a different perspective on how to talk about yourself in an LL.M. (master of laws) application.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

Navigating the LL.M. Application: Your Complete Guide to Core Components

In this post, I talk about various components of an LL.M. application: what they are and how to go about developing them.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

The Value of Doing Two PhDs

In this post, I talk about the value that doing two PhDs brought into my life.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

Problem-Agitation-Solution Strategy for Your Postdoc Applications

In this post, I share a framework for a research proposal that I use for my postdoctoral applications.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

The Blue Ocean Strategy: A New Way to Look at Application Essays

In this post, I talk about how to shift your mindset from comparative to creative to be able to write a winning personal statement.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

How to Write a Magnificent CV: My Insights After Evaluating 100+ Master of Laws and PhD Applications As a Member of the Admissions Committee

In this post, I share my experience of evaluating PhD and LLM applications.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

My Core Principles for Winning Scholarships: How I Secured $140k in Offers to Fund My Master of Laws Degree in the U.S.

In this post, I talk about the mental frameworks that helped me secure scholarships for my studies.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

How I Paid for 13+ Years of Academic Travel: Strategies You Can Use to Fully-Fund Your Studies Abroad

In this post, I talk about how I funded my academic trips to various countries.
Daria Levina
Daria Levina

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