I'm a Brazilian law student and I'm going to finish my bachelors degree at the end of 2023. I have interest in moving to Australia, but I know I wouldn't be able to be a lawyer there. I was thinking of doing a LLM in international law and was wondering if I could also work as a paralegal while I do that?
Also would having a LLM prevent me from later pursuing the rest of the coursework necessary to becoming a lawyer in Australia or prevent me from getting a JD?
I would have a bachelor's degree and I also have previous international experiences and working experience as an intern in Brazil, would that be enough to get me an entry level paralegal position?
Having doubts about an LLM and paralegal work
Posted Jun 28, 2022 20:49
I'm a Brazilian law student and I'm going to finish my bachelors degree at the end of 2023. I have interest in moving to Australia, but I know I wouldn't be able to be a lawyer there. I was thinking of doing a LLM in international law and was wondering if I could also work as a paralegal while I do that?
Also would having a LLM prevent me from later pursuing the rest of the coursework necessary to becoming a lawyer in Australia or prevent me from getting a JD?
I would have a bachelor's degree and I also have previous international experiences and working experience as an intern in Brazil, would that be enough to get me an entry level paralegal position?
Also would having a LLM prevent me from later pursuing the rest of the coursework necessary to becoming a lawyer in Australia or prevent me from getting a JD?
I would have a bachelor's degree and I also have previous international experiences and working experience as an intern in Brazil, would that be enough to get me an entry level paralegal position?
Posted Aug 30, 2022 11:08
Right now there is an article here on the LL.M.-guide portal about becoming a lawyer in Australia oder NZ. Just look up:
“How to Become a Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand after an LL.M.“
It seems to me that you can pursue a career as a lawyer in Australia after an LL.M., you’ll only have to complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT), which takes about a year. From there on you can more or less start practicing (under supervision for a couple of years though).
[Edited by WillARE on Aug 30, 2022]
Right now there is an article here on the LL.M.-guide portal about becoming a lawyer in Australia oder NZ. Just look up:<br>“How to Become a Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand after an LL.M.“<br>It seems to me that you can pursue a career as a lawyer in Australia after an LL.M., you’ll only have to complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT), which takes about a year. From there on you can more or less start practicing (under supervision for a couple of years though).<br><br>
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