I have sort of a convoluted situation. I am an American and I received a J.D from University of Western Ontario in Canada. I also did a joint LL.B in Civil Law with L'Université Laval in Québec.
Based on that, how much harder would it be to practice in France?
Practicing in France for Canadian-trained American lawyer.
Posted Nov 13, 2010 02:29
Based on that, how much harder would it be to practice in France?
Posted Nov 13, 2010 04:00
Your best bet will be to be admitted to le Barreau du Quebec (if you are already member of a law society in Canada, it should be easy). Then, you apply to a Barreau in France. There is only an oral examination to pass since there is an agreement between Barreau du Quebec and the French National Bar Council to practice in either jurisdiction. Bonne chance ! See: http://www.barreau.qc.ca/pdf/formulaires/avocats/mobilite/arm/arm-echanges.pdf
Posted Nov 13, 2010 04:43
That is great news! I had assumed that there would be some agreement in place between the governing institutions in Québec and in France. I am delighted to know that this path is open to me. Deciding to do a degree in both systems of law and in both languages has really been an experience for me.
Now I just need to hammer out the immigration/work visa issues. That's another story.
Now I just need to hammer out the immigration/work visa issues. That's another story.
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