I have applied for LLM and have got accepted into one of the schoosl I have applied.
I just have several questions which I hope will get answered.
(1) After completing my one-year LLM program, I understand I am eligible to sit for the New York and California Bar exam. If I sit for either bar exams, am I credited to practice law in that state?
(2) After getting an LLM, without a J.D., what are the benefits?
Your answers will be very helpful!
Thank you!
LLM Help! Student with many questions~
Posted Apr 12, 2014 04:01
I just have several questions which I hope will get answered.
(1) After completing my one-year LLM program, I understand I am eligible to sit for the New York and California Bar exam. If I sit for either bar exams, am I credited to practice law in that state?
(2) After getting an LLM, without a J.D., what are the benefits?
Your answers will be very helpful!
Thank you!
Posted Apr 13, 2014 14:06
Hey I have two option, First I can go for Accelerated JD programme in US and later I can be lawyer in United states. Second pursue LLM from Canadian university and Clear NCS test and I can be lawyer in canada?
which is better
which is better
Posted May 14, 2014 23:47
I have applied for LLM and have got accepted into one of the schoosl I have applied.
I just have several questions which I hope will get answered.
(1) After completing my one-year LLM program, I understand I am eligible to sit for the New York and California Bar exam. If I sit for either bar exams, am I credited to practice law in that state?
(2) After getting an LLM, without a J.D., what are the benefits?
Your answers will be very helpful!
Thank you!
You are if you get enough credits in US law. Being qualified in terms of NY bar is not enough to get a job in US especially if you are a foreigner. If you speak a rare foreign language you might be an asset if a law firm is recruiting new people that are fluent in that particular language required for a particular case... if not, it might be hard to get into a good law office...
I just have several questions which I hope will get answered.
(1) After completing my one-year LLM program, I understand I am eligible to sit for the New York and California Bar exam. If I sit for either bar exams, am I credited to practice law in that state?
(2) After getting an LLM, without a J.D., what are the benefits?
Your answers will be very helpful!
Thank you!</blockquote>
You are if you get enough credits in US law. Being qualified in terms of NY bar is not enough to get a job in US especially if you are a foreigner. If you speak a rare foreign language you might be an asset if a law firm is recruiting new people that are fluent in that particular language required for a particular case... if not, it might be hard to get into a good law office...
Posted May 18, 2014 13:50
I agree. It is also very crucial consider the area of practice and the kind of work environment you'd want to be in. Once you have target practice areas and/or law firms, you may tailor your academic credentials and professional qualifications to raise the chances of getting your desired job.
Posted May 21, 2014 17:35
But, I think you will agree on this one KJP, it is rather hard to get in, even with an LLM degree from universities such as Harvard, Columbia or NYU....
Posted May 21, 2014 18:12
That is true. JDs are still preferred overall. It's a challenge, indeed. But a welcome one. And the success is so much more satisfying.
Posted May 31, 2014 18:25
That for sure, but still a fairly tough fight :)
Posted May 31, 2014 18:49
I'm always in the mood for a tough fight :)
Posted Jun 01, 2014 10:46
KJP, I am pretty sure that 7 years of experience in a relevant area will speak volumes to potential employers :) so it will be a tough fight for people who will be in the pit against you :D
Posted Jun 01, 2014 16:03
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm honored by your kind words.
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