NY BAR EXAM - Eligibility Clarified!
Posted Sep 28, 2006 16:56
We have managed to wade through the jargon of the guidelines published on the New York Board of Law Examiners Website and provide you with an insight into how the eligibility system works.
Of course, if you have any comments, please do let us know: info@5legal.com
Please click here to view the Article:
http://www.5legal.com/Web_Forms/Eligibility%20-%20Fully%20Explained%20-%2028.09.06.pdf
We have managed to wade through the jargon of the guidelines published on the New York Board of Law Examiners Website and provide you with an insight into how the eligibility system works.
Of course, if you have any comments, please do let us know: info@5legal.com
Please click here to view the Article:
http://www.5legal.com/Web_Forms/Eligibility%20-%20Fully%20Explained%20-%2028.09.06.pdf
Posted Mar 22, 2008 14:00
I have done 3-years LL.B. India which is a common law country and I somehow personally feel I am eligible but not very sure. I talked to NY Bar Office who told me that they cannot say anything on phone and I must apply and submit my transcripts and in case I am found not eligib le they will tell me after reviewing my application. Applications deadline to sit in exam is approaching soon and I would like to know your experience and exercise based determination to know the result - whether I should apply or not.
Expect your help and your article which is missing.
Thanks
I have done 3-years LL.B. India which is a common law country and I somehow personally feel I am eligible but not very sure. I talked to NY Bar Office who told me that they cannot say anything on phone and I must apply and submit my transcripts and in case I am found not eligib le they will tell me after reviewing my application. Applications deadline to sit in exam is approaching soon and I would like to know your experience and exercise based determination to know the result - whether I should apply or not.
Expect your help and your article which is missing.
Thanks
Posted Mar 24, 2008 03:14
Pl send the file again since the old file could not be opened.
Thanks
NRI
Pl send the file again since the old file could not be opened.
Thanks
NRI
Posted Apr 14, 2008 08:16
Despite the above, NY Bar Examination Board declined to certify me as eligible to sit in NY Bar exam. When I talked to them on phone they told me that foreign law graduates from any Indian Universities are not eligible unless they complete additional 20 hours credit from ABA approved law school. They refused to entertain the suggestion of LSAC having certified otherwise and this gentleman told me that they do not get influenced with the evaluation report given by LSAC and they do their independent evaluation.
Can u guide me if I can qualify to sit in NY Bar Exam without LL.M. or additional 20 hours credit of ABA approved law school in USA.
Thanks a lot and look forward to your valuable guidance
NRI
Despite the above, NY Bar Examination Board declined to certify me as eligible to sit in NY Bar exam. When I talked to them on phone they told me that foreign law graduates from any Indian Universities are not eligible unless they complete additional 20 hours credit from ABA approved law school. They refused to entertain the suggestion of LSAC having certified otherwise and this gentleman told me that they do not get influenced with the evaluation report given by LSAC and they do their independent evaluation.
Can u guide me if I can qualify to sit in NY Bar Exam without LL.M. or additional 20 hours credit of ABA approved law school in USA.
Thanks a lot and look forward to your valuable guidance
NRI
Posted Apr 14, 2008 09:11
I am in the boat and just planning to send documents to NY Bar Examination Board for evaluation. But as per your experience it would of no use. I think it is better to try for California bar.
Could you please let me know whether you had 3-years or 5-years law degree. I am law graduate from Delhi University (3-year LL.B.) and working in an Int'l firm outside India.
regards
I am in the boat and just planning to send documents to NY Bar Examination Board for evaluation. But as per your experience it would of no use. I think it is better to try for California bar.
Could you please let me know whether you had 3-years or 5-years law degree. I am law graduate from Delhi University (3-year LL.B.) and working in an Int'l firm outside India.
regards
Posted Jun 15, 2008 04:19
Thanks
NRI
Thanks
NRI
Posted Dec 10, 2008 19:42
u jus need ur certificate of enrollment n ur license (id card of indian jurisdiction) to apply for the california bar exam.. i too have done my aw in india n now got thru teh evaluation to give teh california bar exam... want to know anythin further jus let me know...
cal bar...
u jus need ur certificate of enrollment n ur license (id card of indian jurisdiction) to apply for the california bar exam.. i too have done my aw in india n now got thru teh evaluation to give teh california bar exam... want to know anythin further jus let me know...
cal bar...
Posted Dec 10, 2008 19:57
More importantly - are you taking any review classes or studying on your own. Can you advise what all study review material you are using.
Wish you all the best
NRI
More importantly - are you taking any review classes or studying on your own. Can you advise what all study review material you are using.
Wish you all the best
NRI
Posted Dec 10, 2008 20:59
Posted Dec 10, 2008 21:12
Many many thanks indeed for such a quick and very informative response - much more than my expectations. Great.
What do you mean by "send Indian bar certificate and attorney card attested". How and where to get them attested. I am currently in USA on green card and I have ssn. I have all my certificates but how and where I get them attested. Will self attestation no do?
Thanks once again for all your guidance and look forward to your early response.
BTW what are the deadlines and whether it is possible to prepare and be also through in Feb exam, if there is any deadline available. Barbri classes starting on 5th Jan - what are the locations of their classes. Sorry for all this botheration - Just as a quick start help, I am requesting your help.
Whare are you in USA on H4 currently?
NRI
Many many thanks indeed for such a quick and very informative response - much more than my expectations. Great.
What do you mean by "send Indian bar certificate and attorney card attested". How and where to get them attested. I am currently in USA on green card and I have ssn. I have all my certificates but how and where I get them attested. Will self attestation no do?
Thanks once again for all your guidance and look forward to your early response.
BTW what are the deadlines and whether it is possible to prepare and be also through in Feb exam, if there is any deadline available. Barbri classes starting on 5th Jan - what are the locations of their classes. Sorry for all this botheration - Just as a quick start help, I am requesting your help.
Whare are you in USA on H4 currently?
NRI
Posted Dec 10, 2008 22:37
Posted Dec 10, 2008 22:42
Posted Dec 10, 2008 22:50
http://calbar.xap.com/Applications/CalBar/California_Bar_Exam/default.asp
http://calbar.xap.com/Applications/CalBar/California_Bar_Exam/default.asp
Posted Dec 10, 2008 23:36
Many many thanks indeed for all this help. Can u pl give me your personal email at my personal email address of nri107@gmail.com.
Thanks
Many many thanks indeed for all this help. Can u pl give me your personal email at my personal email address of nri107@gmail.com.
Thanks
Posted Jan 30, 2009 00:11
I have seen your posts regarding eligibility for Indian lawyers to take NY Bar, do you have any updates? Can we appear with having B.A and LL.B degrees and enrolment with Indian Bar? Please let me know.
I have seen your posts regarding eligibility for Indian lawyers to take NY Bar, do you have any updates? Can we appear with having B.A and LL.B degrees and enrolment with Indian Bar? Please let me know.
Posted Jan 15, 2011 11:50
This is a answer that is much in demand. I did my LLB from NLSIU, India. Its the top ranked law school in my country. My course was 5 years long with BA and LLB award. Do you think NY would allow me?
This is a answer that is much in demand. I did my LLB from NLSIU, India. Its the top ranked law school in my country. My course was 5 years long with BA and LLB award. Do you think NY would allow me?
Posted Apr 02, 2013 17:58
I also have a 3-year LLB degree from India and want to appear for NY bar council exams but I havent taken any bar exam in India. So am I eligible to apply to NY bar council for bar examination?
I also have a 3-year LLB degree from India and want to appear for NY bar council exams but I havent taken any bar exam in India. So am I eligible to apply to NY bar council for bar examination?
Posted May 24, 2013 17:09
I too have a three year LLB degree from India and I want to appear for the NY bar exam.
Im thinking of doing my LLM in the US.
Has anyone done something similar or thinking of it?
Any information or help is appreciated.
I too have a three year LLB degree from India and I want to appear for the NY bar exam.
Im thinking of doing my LLM in the US.
Has anyone done something similar or thinking of it?
Any information or help is appreciated.
Posted Mar 28, 2016 21:54
apparently not. india is not included.... but now a new exam is coming uniform bar exam. figuring that out
apparently not. india is not included.... but now a new exam is coming uniform bar exam. figuring that out
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