Do I need an LLM to take the NY bar?


Hi, I've been practising law since 2001 and we're moving to the US for my husband's job. I have studied law in a civil law country (LLM level) then went on to study in the UK where I did my training contract and qualified in 2003. Does anyone know if there is any exception? It seems that I will not be able to practise in New York until 2 years down as it is too late to apply for an LLM programme.

Hi, I've been practising law since 2001 and we're moving to the US for my husband's job. I have studied law in a civil law country (LLM level) then went on to study in the UK where I did my training contract and qualified in 2003. Does anyone know if there is any exception? It seems that I will not be able to practise in New York until 2 years down as it is too late to apply for an LLM programme.
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Luke

There are exceptions for addmitted lawyers from COMMON LAW countries. You can take the NY bar if you are admitted (or maybe it's even enough if you have studied) in a common law country (UK, Israel, etc.). I do not know if this helps, however, contact the NY Bar association, they will know for sure...

There are exceptions for addmitted lawyers from COMMON LAW countries. You can take the NY bar if you are admitted (or maybe it's even enough if you have studied) in a common law country (UK, Israel, etc.). I do not know if this helps, however, contact the NY Bar association, they will know for sure...
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Jazzman

Hi, i think it states that you have to be a "qualified lawyer" in your home country. So if you were a lawyer in England - you would have to complete the Bar Exam (BVC) and then undertake a one year pupillage (a training year within a barristers chambers).

There are exceptions for addmitted lawyers from COMMON LAW countries. You can take the NY bar if you are admitted (or maybe it's even enough if you have studied) in a common law country (UK, Israel, etc.). I do not know if this helps, however, contact the NY Bar association, they will know for sure...

Hi, i think it states that you have to be a "qualified lawyer" in your home country. So if you were a lawyer in England - you would have to complete the Bar Exam (BVC) and then undertake a one year pupillage (a training year within a barristers chambers).

<blockquote>There are exceptions for addmitted lawyers from COMMON LAW countries. You can take the NY bar if you are admitted (or maybe it's even enough if you have studied) in a common law country (UK, Israel, etc.). I do not know if this helps, however, contact the NY Bar association, they will know for sure...</blockquote>
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Inactive User

Hi, i think it states that you have to be a "qualified lawyer" in your home country. So if you were a lawyer in England - you would have to complete the Bar Exam (BVC) and then undertake a one year pupillage (a training year within a barristers chambers).

There are exceptions for addmitted lawyers from COMMON LAW countries. You can take the NY bar if you are admitted (or maybe it's even enough if you have studied) in a common law country (UK, Israel, etc.). I do not know if this helps, however, contact the NY Bar association, they will know for sure...


This is true. To be eligible you need to have completed an LLB. See www.nybarexam.org/foreign.htm

<blockquote>Hi, i think it states that you have to be a "qualified lawyer" in your home country. So if you were a lawyer in England - you would have to complete the Bar Exam (BVC) and then undertake a one year pupillage (a training year within a barristers chambers).

<blockquote>There are exceptions for addmitted lawyers from COMMON LAW countries. You can take the NY bar if you are admitted (or maybe it's even enough if you have studied) in a common law country (UK, Israel, etc.). I do not know if this helps, however, contact the NY Bar association, they will know for sure...</blockquote></blockquote>

This is true. To be eligible you need to have completed an LLB. See www.nybarexam.org/foreign.htm
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oddos

I asked the NY Bar and it seems that a UK solicitor who qualified via the QLTT (ie qualified lawyers transfer test) cannot take the NY Bar. I am a French qualified lawyer who requalified in the UK as a soliclitor. I hold a LLM in the UK but no LLB...Not sufficient for NY!

I asked the NY Bar and it seems that a UK solicitor who qualified via the QLTT (ie qualified lawyers transfer test) cannot take the NY Bar. I am a French qualified lawyer who requalified in the UK as a soliclitor. I hold a LLM in the UK but no LLB...Not sufficient for NY!
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Rej

You should check the ABA web page. They have a PDF with all the requirements for BAR acceptance in all the 50 states...

You should check the ABA web page. They have a PDF with all the requirements for BAR acceptance in all the 50 states...
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