Hi all,

Congratulations!

I did not see any Facebook group for the LL.M Traditional Track 2017-2018?!

What are your thoughts? What countries are you from?

Which certificate are you taking?

What about housing?

Facts about this class?!

I'll start!

I am Carmin. I am 31 years old women from Italy. I worked as a lawyer, and I live in the US at the moment.

We need to get to know each other. I am pretty apprehensive about housing options.

Come on in!!

This is Erdal from Turkey. I am a lawyer too. I work as a bureaucrat at the moment.I am 44 years old. I am planing to take Business certificate. One of the alumni will probably get in touch for the Facebook Group. That is What they did last year. Actually I went to Berkeley last year. Most of the students prefer to live in private houses. Some of them also live in accomodations. However, it is quite expensive.

[Edited by ayer on Apr 01, 2017]

This is Erdal from Turkey. I am a lawyer too. I work as a bureaucrat at the moment.I am 44 years old. I am planing to take Business certificate. One of the alumni will probably get in touch for the Facebook Group. That is What they did last year. Actually I went to Berkeley last year. Most of the students prefer to live in private houses. Some of them also live in accomodations. However, it is quite expensive.

Hello both, my name is Phoebe and I am 24 and from London, England. I too am starting the traditional LLM at Berkeley this fall and am excited to meet you both! I'll be mainly taking classes in IP I think. Are either of you planning on taking the NY bar??

Hi Phoebe. I want to take the NY Bar Exam. We can sit for California Bar Exam without any requirement once we are qualified in our country. However, we need to take the required courses for NY Bar. I have already checked the required courses for NY Bar Exam last year and I Found out that Business Certificate is the best one which suits NY Bar exam Requirement. So I will take the Business classes and NY Bar required classes together.

Hello both, my name is Phoebe and I am 24 and from London, England. I too am starting the traditional LLM at Berkeley this fall and am excited to meet you both! I'll be mainly taking classes in IP I think. Are either of you planning on taking the NY bar??

Hi Phoebe. I want to take the NY Bar Exam. We can sit for California Bar Exam without any requirement once we are qualified in our country. However, we need to take the required courses for NY Bar. I have already checked the required courses for NY Bar Exam last year and I Found out that Business Certificate is the best one which suits NY Bar exam Requirement. So I will take the Business classes and NY Bar required classes together.

Yes I am sure. If you are a qualified lawyer in your Country you are entitle to sit on California Bar Exam. Guys I was admitted last year and could not make it due to the last year's coup attempt in Turkey. I have deferred my admission for this year. During that time I have done many searches. :))

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Hello guys! This is Marco from Italy. I am a lawyer too, 29 yo. I deal with M&A practice and I am plannig to get the Business Certificate.

@Phoebe: I am planning to sit for the NY Bar exam too. It will be important to properly choose the courses in oder to meet NY BOLE requirements.

@all: anyone who has already submitted the NIF? It did not appear on my Cal Central yet.

Yes I am sure. If you are a qualified lawyer in your Country you are entitle to sit on California Bar Exam. Guys I was admitted last year and could not make it due to the last year's coup attempt in Turkey. I have deferred my admission for this year. During that time I have done many searches. :))

Hello guys! This is Marco from Italy. I am a lawyer too, 29 yo. I deal with M&A practice and I am plannig to get the Business Certificate.

@Phoebe: I am planning to sit for the NY Bar exam too. It will be important to properly choose the courses in oder to meet NY BOLE requirements.

@all: anyone who has already submitted the NIF? It did not appear on my Cal Central yet.

Hi Marco, you are wellcome.
NIF is a required document to be able to apply for a student visa, Carmin.

Hi there!!! My name is Silvia. I'm a lawyer in Spain (28) and I will also be attending Berkeley's LLM traditional track to get the law & technology certificate.
I am also looking into the visa requirements. Which visa type would you recommend? F1 or J1?
Really looking forward to meeting you in August!

Hi Silvia, congratulations.
Because we are going to study LLM, we will only be able to have a F1 visa. J1 visa is given in the United States is for people who wish to take part in work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S.

Hello everyone!! My name is Sumer (25) and i'm from Delhi, India. I'm currently working as a Judicial /Law Clerk in the Supreme Court. I intend to take the California and NY bar exam. Has anyone finalised the accommodation? Any idea about Ida Jackson and I House?

Hi Carmin! Hello, everyone! I’m Jan and I’m a 26 y/o lawyer from the Philippines. I intend to get the Certificate of Specialization in Energy and Clean Technology. I’ve read online that the Manville Apartments are nice. However, I believe they’re not yet furnished upon rental.

Let's make a sub-group for the 2017-2018 LLM Traditional Track in the UC Berkeley Facebook group! Or perhaps a separate Facebook group so it would be easier. It will be a great way for us to get acquainted with each other. I’m really excited to meet all of you!

[Edited by Jan Almario Chan on Apr 06, 2017]

Hi all!!

Just forgive my belated reply. This week has been super hectic for me.

I am working right now. Yeah! Let's do Facebook group.

Any volunteers?

Hi everyone! My name is Rob, I`m 24 years old and I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (: I need help with housing stuff because I intend to live with my (big) dog. Any advises? I intend to pursue a certificate in International Law. Nice to meet you all!

Hi everyone!! My name is Anandita and I'm from Delhi, India. Will also be attending Berkeley's LLM to get the law & technology certificate. I have been admitted to both the professional as well as traditional track. Any suggestions which should be opted? However, it would be a pleasure knowing you all.

Hi,

I've been admitted to Berkeley and NYU! Anyone choosing Berkeley over NYU? Would like to know the reasons because I'm confused! I wanna study corporate law...

[Edited by greentea on Apr 08, 2017]