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𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗘-𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 (𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱)

What is a cold email? It's an initial message sent to a potential supervisor.

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The subject of the e-mail: Prospective LL.M Student

Dear Professor Chimaobi Ogunloye, (not real name)

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My name is Summer Okibe, a law graduate of the University of CapeNigeria. I write to express my desire to pursue a thesis-based Master’s in Law at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.

My research interests are Indigenous Law, Aboriginal Rights, Governance and Aboriginal Legal Traditions. I have read a couple of your articles on Aboriginal Title, particularly “Engaging Topics.” Your article gave me an insight into (elaborate)

I want to build my knowledge and understanding on this, and it would be an honour if you would oblige me the opportunity of being my supervisor if and when I gain admission into the University of Biafra.

Kindly find attached my research proposal for your kind perusal and comments. I would be immensely grateful to hear from you.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Summer Okibe.

Your Cold email should be short and have a maximum of 3 paragraphs:

1. Introduction
2. Research Interest and Professor’s article or book(s) you’ve read
3. Express your desire to be supervised by such a renowned Professor

Finally, attach your Research Proposal & wait.