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It's been a while since I've posted on this forum so I can only infer from the section title that this board is for miscellaneous topics. My question is whether I should pursue a MBA/JD degree for a career in M&A, or pursue a Masters in Finance at an elite European institute (e.g. IE, Oxford, HEC Paris, St. Gallen, Cranfield (perhaps)) and then a JD afterwards. The benefits of this alternative involve money; it's slightly cheaper to do a MFin/MSc of Finance abroad and a JD afterwards, I may secure a large scholarship (I cannot do so presently) when I apply with a MFin in my backpocket, and a possible route of retreat if I discover that law and I are ill-suited. The Master of Finance programs in Europe are the best globally especially for graduates with no prior experience in finance, whereas a MBA/JD will lock me in the program for at least 2 years with my tuition squandered if I ever wished to back out. I graduated from the University of Toronto with a cgpa of 3.61 (top 10%); a best LSAT score of 167; a GMAT score of 780. I plan on practising M&A in Canada. Does anyone know how valuable financial experience is to a career in M&A, and if beneficial, whether there's any difference between a MBA and a MFin (Master in Finance)? According to the curriculum offered for the MBA/JD at UofT, a Master of Finance curriculum covers essentially the same thing a MBA majoring in Finance would cover; except for managerial accounting, organizational structure, strategic negotiations and operations management. Are these courses what separate a MBA/JD career in M&A from those with a MFin? Anyone?

Glaucon wrote:It's been a while since I've posted on this forum so I can only infer from the section title that this board is for miscellaneous topics. My question is whether I should pursue a MBA/JD degree for a career in M&A, or pursue a Masters in Finance at an elite European institute (e.g. IE, Oxford, HEC Paris, St. Gallen, Cranfield (perhaps)) and then a JD afterwards. The benefits of this alternative involve money; it's slightly cheaper to do a MFin/MSc of Finance abroad and a JD afterwards, I may secure a large scholarship (I cannot do so presently) when I apply with a MFin in my backpocket, and a possible route of retreat if I discover that law and I are ill-suited. The Master of Finance programs in Europe are the best globally especially for graduates with no prior experience in finance, whereas a MBA/JD will lock me in the program for at least 2 years with my tuition squandered if I ever wished to back out. I graduated from the University of Toronto with a cgpa of 3.61 (top 10%); a best LSAT score of 167; a GMAT score of 780. I plan on practising M&A in Canada. Does anyone know how valuable financial experience is to a career in M&A, and if beneficial, whether there's any difference between a MBA and a MFin (Master in Finance)? According to the curriculum offered for the MBA/JD at UofT, a Master of Finance curriculum covers essentially the same thing a MBA majoring in Finance would cover; except for managerial accounting, organizational structure, strategic negotiations and operations management. Are these courses what separate a MBA/JD career in M&A from those with a MFin? Anyone?

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Glaucon wrote:It's been a while since I've posted on this forum so I can only infer from the section title that this board is for miscellaneous topics. My question is whether I should pursue a MBA/JD degree for a career in M&A, or pursue a Masters in Finance at an elite European institute (e.g. IE, Oxford, HEC Paris, St. Gallen, Cranfield (perhaps)) and then a JD afterwards. The benefits of this alternative involve money; it's slightly cheaper to do a MFin/MSc of Finance abroad and a JD afterwards, I may secure a large scholarship (I cannot do so presently) when I apply with a MFin in my backpocket, and a possible route of retreat if I discover that law and I are ill-suited. The Master of Finance programs in Europe are the best globally especially for graduates with no prior experience in finance, whereas a MBA/JD will lock me in the program for at least 2 years with my tuition squandered if I ever wished to back out. I graduated from the University of Toronto with a cgpa of 3.61 (top 10%); a best LSAT score of 167; a GMAT score of 780. I plan on practising M&A in Canada. Does anyone know how valuable financial experience is to a career in M&A, and if beneficial, whether there's any difference between a MBA and a MFin (Master in Finance)? According to the curriculum offered for the MBA/JD at UofT, a Master of Finance curriculum covers essentially the same thing a MBA majoring in Finance would cover; except for managerial accounting, organizational structure, strategic negotiations and operations management. Are these courses what separate a MBA/JD career in M&A from those with a MFin? Anyone?

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TheThriller wrote:

Glaucon wrote:It's been a while since I've posted on this forum so I can only infer from the section title that this board is for miscellaneous topics. My question is whether I should pursue a MBA/JD degree for a career in M&A, or pursue a Masters in Finance at an elite European institute (e.g. IE, Oxford, HEC Paris, St. Gallen, Cranfield (perhaps)) and then a JD afterwards. The benefits of this alternative involve money; it's slightly cheaper to do a MFin/MSc of Finance abroad and a JD afterwards, I may secure a large scholarship (I cannot do so presently) when I apply with a MFin in my backpocket, and a possible route of retreat if I discover that law and I are ill-suited. The Master of Finance programs in Europe are the best globally especially for graduates with no prior experience in finance, whereas a MBA/JD will lock me in the program for at least 2 years with my tuition squandered if I ever wished to back out. I graduated from the University of Toronto with a cgpa of 3.61 (top 10%); a best LSAT score of 167; a GMAT score of 780. I plan on practising M&A in Canada. Does anyone know how valuable financial experience is to a career in M&A, and if beneficial, whether there's any difference between a MBA and a MFin (Master in Finance)? According to the curriculum offered for the MBA/JD at UofT, a Master of Finance curriculum covers essentially the same thing a MBA majoring in Finance would cover; except for managerial accounting, organizational structure, strategic negotiations and operations management. Are these courses what separate a MBA/JD career in M&A from those with a MFin? Anyone?

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Where should I relocate my post?

I think "Choosing a law school" might be good along with the 1st forum choice on TLS (general law school stuff).I say try there!

Thanks, but I just spotted the "Ask a law graduate" section.

Glaucon wrote:Thanks, but I just spotted the "Ask a law graduate" section.

any forum is better than here, no one ever really posts in this place.

Multiple postings of the same topic in different threads is not allowed. This thread will be allowed to continue in "choosing a law school."