Hi all
I am a lawyer admitted to the bar in a civil law jurisdiction. In addition, I have recently attended the QLTS OSCE in London which is a route (bar exam) enabling admitted lawyers in a foreign jurisdiction to become a Solicitor in England and Wales. I do not have any LLM. I am considering to attend also a bar exam in the US. The NY bar exam and the California bar exam are interesting to me but I would by far prefer to do the NY bar exam.
From online sources it seems however that I am not eligible to attend the NY bar exam even if I am admitted by the SRA in England as solicitor and, therefore, have full knowledge of common law. On the other hand, the California bar exam should not be an issue as I am admitted in my home country and will (hopefully assuming that I will pass the QLTS OSCE) be admitted in England and Wales as solicitor.
Is this correct and in particular does anyone know if there is any chance to do the NY bar exam (as solicitor but without any LLM/LLB)?
Thanks
NY / California bar exam
Posted Dec 06, 2021 19:26
Hi all
I am a lawyer admitted to the bar in a civil law jurisdiction. In addition, I have recently attended the QLTS OSCE in London which is a route (bar exam) enabling admitted lawyers in a foreign jurisdiction to become a Solicitor in England and Wales. I do not have any LLM. I am considering to attend also a bar exam in the US. The NY bar exam and the California bar exam are interesting to me but I would by far prefer to do the NY bar exam.
From online sources it seems however that I am not eligible to attend the NY bar exam even if I am admitted by the SRA in England as solicitor and, therefore, have full knowledge of common law. On the other hand, the California bar exam should not be an issue as I am admitted in my home country and will (hopefully assuming that I will pass the QLTS OSCE) be admitted in England and Wales as solicitor.
Is this correct and in particular does anyone know if there is any chance to do the NY bar exam (as solicitor but without any LLM/LLB)?
Thanks
I am a lawyer admitted to the bar in a civil law jurisdiction. In addition, I have recently attended the QLTS OSCE in London which is a route (bar exam) enabling admitted lawyers in a foreign jurisdiction to become a Solicitor in England and Wales. I do not have any LLM. I am considering to attend also a bar exam in the US. The NY bar exam and the California bar exam are interesting to me but I would by far prefer to do the NY bar exam.
From online sources it seems however that I am not eligible to attend the NY bar exam even if I am admitted by the SRA in England as solicitor and, therefore, have full knowledge of common law. On the other hand, the California bar exam should not be an issue as I am admitted in my home country and will (hopefully assuming that I will pass the QLTS OSCE) be admitted in England and Wales as solicitor.
Is this correct and in particular does anyone know if there is any chance to do the NY bar exam (as solicitor but without any LLM/LLB)?
Thanks
Posted Apr 07, 2022 20:18
Hi, Michael! I am in a similar situation and have also been researching this (dual-qualified in a civil law jurisdiction and England). From what I gather there is no way to do the NY bar exam without a 3-year common law first law degree. Thus, even though I was much keener on the NY bar, I am actually considering now the California bar. Would be great to compare notes if you are still considering this.
Hi, Michael! I am in a similar situation and have also been researching this (dual-qualified in a civil law jurisdiction and England). From what I gather there is no way to do the NY bar exam without a 3-year common law first law degree. Thus, even though I was much keener on the NY bar, I am actually considering now the California bar. Would be great to compare notes if you are still considering this.
Posted Apr 19, 2022 04:31
Hi all
I am a lawyer admitted to the bar in a civil law jurisdiction. In addition, I have recently attended the QLTS OSCE in London which is a route (bar exam) enabling admitted lawyers in a foreign jurisdiction to become a Solicitor in England and Wales. I do not have any LLM. I am considering to attend also a bar exam in the US. The NY bar exam and the California bar exam are interesting to me but I would by far prefer to do the NY bar exam.
From online sources it seems however that I am not eligible to attend the NY bar exam even if I am admitted by the SRA in England as solicitor and, therefore, have full knowledge of common law. On the other hand, the California bar exam should not be an issue as I am admitted in my home country and will (hopefully assuming that I will pass the QLTS OSCE) be admitted in England and Wales as solicitor.
Is this correct and in particular does anyone know if there is any chance to do the NY bar exam (as solicitor but without any LLM/LLB)?
Thanks
I do not believe the NY rules will allow you to take the bar exam at present even if you are a solicitor in England. You can send in a free application to the NY BOLE anyway and they will give you a yes/no answer about that and whether you can rely on a cure provision like getting an LLM.
I’m not licensed to practice in California, but yes my understanding is that any licensed overseas lawyer can take their notoriously difficult 3-day bar exam.
[quote]Hi all
I am a lawyer admitted to the bar in a civil law jurisdiction. In addition, I have recently attended the QLTS OSCE in London which is a route (bar exam) enabling admitted lawyers in a foreign jurisdiction to become a Solicitor in England and Wales. I do not have any LLM. I am considering to attend also a bar exam in the US. The NY bar exam and the California bar exam are interesting to me but I would by far prefer to do the NY bar exam.
From online sources it seems however that I am not eligible to attend the NY bar exam even if I am admitted by the SRA in England as solicitor and, therefore, have full knowledge of common law. On the other hand, the California bar exam should not be an issue as I am admitted in my home country and will (hopefully assuming that I will pass the QLTS OSCE) be admitted in England and Wales as solicitor.
Is this correct and in particular does anyone know if there is any chance to do the NY bar exam (as solicitor but without any LLM/LLB)?
Thanks [/quote]<br><br>I do not believe the NY rules will allow you to take the bar exam at present even if you are a solicitor in England. You can send in a free application to the NY BOLE anyway and they will give you a yes/no answer about that and whether you can rely on a cure provision like getting an LLM.<br><br>I’m not licensed to practice in California, but yes my understanding is that any licensed overseas lawyer can take their notoriously difficult 3-day bar exam.
I am a lawyer admitted to the bar in a civil law jurisdiction. In addition, I have recently attended the QLTS OSCE in London which is a route (bar exam) enabling admitted lawyers in a foreign jurisdiction to become a Solicitor in England and Wales. I do not have any LLM. I am considering to attend also a bar exam in the US. The NY bar exam and the California bar exam are interesting to me but I would by far prefer to do the NY bar exam.
From online sources it seems however that I am not eligible to attend the NY bar exam even if I am admitted by the SRA in England as solicitor and, therefore, have full knowledge of common law. On the other hand, the California bar exam should not be an issue as I am admitted in my home country and will (hopefully assuming that I will pass the QLTS OSCE) be admitted in England and Wales as solicitor.
Is this correct and in particular does anyone know if there is any chance to do the NY bar exam (as solicitor but without any LLM/LLB)?
Thanks [/quote]<br><br>I do not believe the NY rules will allow you to take the bar exam at present even if you are a solicitor in England. You can send in a free application to the NY BOLE anyway and they will give you a yes/no answer about that and whether you can rely on a cure provision like getting an LLM.<br><br>I’m not licensed to practice in California, but yes my understanding is that any licensed overseas lawyer can take their notoriously difficult 3-day bar exam.
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