JD,LLM or JOINT JD/LLM


c.urresti

This is a very simple question, your answers will be greatly appreciated.

 I'm a Foreign-attorney that needs 20 credits of the American Law School "program and course of law study" to sit for the Bar Exam; Question is simple: Which SPECIFIC Degree do you think I should take in order to be considered as a potential candidate by NY Law Firms in this extremely competetive job market? - JD/Corporate LLM-Tax LLM-IP LLM or JOINT JD/LLM. - The fastest route, the better... 

I heard that IP LLM's are a good option, but I tend to go more with the Corporate ones (Which is the market demanding more?).   I also read that if you don't have a JD, it is extremely hard for foreign attorneys to find jobs in NY; I'm willing to go for the JD, too... Joint JD/LLM sound OK, but taking 4 years? (Gosh, I think that's a little too long for me, but anyway, I don't discard the option);

I simply DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO HERE, can someone guide me a little? Note: I have experience in a Foreign Corporate Law Firm.

<p><strong>This is a very simple question, your answers will be greatly appreciated.</strong></p><p> I'm a Foreign-attorney that needs 20 credits of the American Law School "program and course of law study" to sit for the Bar Exam; Question is simple: <strong>Which SPECIFIC Degree do you think I should take in order to be considered as a potential candidate by NY Law Firms in this extremely competetive job market? - JD/Corporate LLM-Tax LLM-IP LLM or JOINT JD/LLM. - </strong><em>The fastest route, the better...</em><strong> </strong></p><p>I heard that IP LLM's are a good option, but I tend to go more with the Corporate ones (Which is the market demanding more?).   I also read that if you don't have a JD, it is extremely hard for foreign attorneys to find jobs in NY; I'm willing to go for the JD, too... Joint JD/LLM sound OK, but taking 4 years? (Gosh, I think that's a little too long for me, but anyway, I don't discard the option); </p><p>I simply DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO HERE, can someone guide me a little? Note: I have experience in a Foreign Corporate Law Firm. </p>
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I am a foreign Lawyer, from India, I have done my LLB and have almost 8 years work experience. I want to know what exam should i take to obtain a license to practice in USA. which state would be better new york california, or Kansas. should i sit for lsat exams. At present i am in usa on student visa on an mba grogramme.

I am a foreign Lawyer, from India, I have done my LLB and have almost 8 years work experience. I want to know what exam should i take to obtain a license to practice in USA. which state would be better new york california, or Kansas. should i sit for lsat exams. At present i am in usa on student visa on an mba grogramme.


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nriattorne...

You do not need LSAT. On the basis of your 'certificate of practice' issued by your Bar Council, you may appear for the Cal Bar Exam as a "foreign attorney" in good standing.

Almost half of the States in the country require 'foreign qualified attorney' also to have at least 20 credit hours of study for appearing in their Bar Exam. This requirement can be met by pursuing LL.M in an ABA approved law school. No LSAT is required for LL.M admission.

You do not need LSAT. On the basis of your 'certificate of practice' issued by your Bar Council, you may appear for the Cal Bar Exam as a "foreign attorney" in good standing.

Almost half of the States in the country require 'foreign qualified attorney' also to have at least 20 credit hours of study for appearing in their Bar Exam. This requirement can be met by pursuing LL.M in an ABA approved law school. No LSAT is required for LL.M admission.

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You do not need LSAT. On the basis of your 'certificate of practice' issued by your Bar Council, you may appear for the Cal Bar Exam as a "foreign attorney" in good standing.

Almost half of the States in the country require 'foreign qualified attorney' also to have at least 20 credit hours of study for appearing in their Bar Exam. This requirement can be met by pursuing LL.M in an ABA approved law school. No LSAT is required for LL.M admission.

Thank you , for the information. I greatly appreciate it. I have tried to secure admission in the Western University of Law San Diego CA, for LLM in the spring term. what I hear is the CA Bar Exams are not so easy to clear, I was wondering then should I do an LLM in NY Cardazo Law College and appear for the NY Bar exam? Please advice. Also I have to give reply to CA college in a day or two. how about residence and traveling cost? AsI am already in an MBA program I want to transfer by spring term to a law college. so far I have not applied to NY Cardazo but i can still apply. please please advice.

<blockquote>You do not need LSAT. On the basis of your 'certificate of practice' issued by your Bar Council, you may appear for the Cal Bar Exam as a "foreign attorney" in good standing.

Almost half of the States in the country require 'foreign qualified attorney' also to have at least 20 credit hours of study for appearing in their Bar Exam. This requirement can be met by pursuing LL.M in an ABA approved law school. No LSAT is required for LL.M admission.

</blockquote> Thank you , for the information. I greatly appreciate it. I have tried to secure admission in the Western University of Law San Diego CA, for LLM in the spring term. what I hear is the CA Bar Exams are not so easy to clear, I was wondering then should I do an LLM in NY Cardazo Law College and appear for the NY Bar exam? Please advice. Also I have to give reply to CA college in a day or two. how about residence and traveling cost? AsI am already in an MBA program I want to transfer by spring term to a law college. so far I have not applied to NY Cardazo but i can still apply. please please advice.
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P_Martini

If what you're getting at is whether the California or New York bar is easier, you've selected what most would agree are the two most difficult bar exams in the United States. If you are committed to writing either California or New York, you shouldn't make your decision on which is perceived to be easier. They're both miserable. You should just make your plans based on whether California or New York is right for you.

If what you're getting at is whether the California or New York bar is easier, you've selected what most would agree are the two most difficult bar exams in the United States. If you are committed to writing either California or New York, you shouldn't make your decision on which is perceived to be easier. They're both miserable. You should just make your plans based on whether California or New York is right for you.
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Nail

This is an endless question...
I'd say you need a JD, if you want to work there...however if you're an expert on particular aspects of IP or corporate law an LLM could be enough...but you have to be really an expert, considering they should prefer you to some of the top JDs....
As to the bar exam: take NY, California is much more difficult! I hate the section that is called "Performance test", which requests you to write a couple of memoranda in a very limited time....and they have 2 or 3 of these in CA Bar exam (NY only one)! Hope this helps

This is an endless question...
I'd say you need a JD, if you want to work there...however if you're an expert on particular aspects of IP or corporate law an LLM could be enough...but you have to be really an expert, considering they should prefer you to some of the top JDs....
As to the bar exam: take NY, California is much more difficult! I hate the section that is called "Performance test", which requests you to write a couple of memoranda in a very limited time....and they have 2 or 3 of these in CA Bar exam (NY only one)! Hope this helps
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