Jobs after LLM
Posted May 28, 2005 14:06
I needed to know how good the job market is in the states. I am an Indian and plan to pursue my LLM from a good law school in the US. Though, I am told that as per the rules I will be eligible to write the bar for NY, California and Florida.
But am still unaware about how good the job scene is? I mean do forgeiners like me get absorbed real fast? or do you have to really hunt around?
Any suggestions are welcome
Thanks
I needed to know how good the job market is in the states. I am an Indian and plan to pursue my LLM from a good law school in the US. Though, I am told that as per the rules I will be eligible to write the bar for NY, California and Florida.
But am still unaware about how good the job scene is? I mean do forgeiners like me get absorbed real fast? or do you have to really hunt around?
Any suggestions are welcome
Thanks
Posted Jun 01, 2005 20:40
let's hope we get sum positive answers
let's hope we get sum positive answers
Posted Jun 02, 2005 14:52
I am interested in an LLM in corporate law, however, I really want to study Public International Law as well, so I might just combine both these subjects and do a general LLM.
I am from India and in my final year at Law School, am thinking of working for 2 years before I apply to the US.
What about you?
I am interested in an LLM in corporate law, however, I really want to study Public International Law as well, so I might just combine both these subjects and do a general LLM.
I am from India and in my final year at Law School, am thinking of working for 2 years before I apply to the US.
What about you?
Posted Oct 10, 2005 09:49
Posted Oct 10, 2005 09:49
Hi,
I needed to know how good the job market is in the states. I am an Indian and plan to pursue my LLM from a good law school in the US. Though, I am told that as per the rules I will be eligible to write the bar for NY, California and Florida.
But am still unaware about how good the job scene is? I mean do forgeiners like me get absorbed real fast? or do you have to really hunt around?
Any suggestions are welcome
Thanks
I needed to know how good the job market is in the states. I am an Indian and plan to pursue my LLM from a good law school in the US. Though, I am told that as per the rules I will be eligible to write the bar for NY, California and Florida.
But am still unaware about how good the job scene is? I mean do forgeiners like me get absorbed real fast? or do you have to really hunt around?
Any suggestions are welcome
Thanks
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Posted Oct 10, 2005 15:24
You may find some useful information( articles/links etc) @
http://www.livejournal.com/users/llm_girl/
As per eligibility for the Florida bar exam as an LLM graduate, read the entry made at 6:22PM - Information for Foreign Lawyers.
You may find some useful information( articles/links etc) @
http://www.livejournal.com/users/llm_girl/
As per eligibility for the Florida bar exam as an LLM graduate, read the entry made at 6:22PM - Information for Foreign Lawyers.
Posted Oct 13, 2005 16:01
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/admissions/sf_legal-edu-outside-us.pdf
Getting a LLM in the United States doesn't automatically qualify you to take the California bar. It is not impossible, but you must meet all of the requirements and the California bar must determine that all of your legal education is sufficient (from your home country and also the LLM). An LLM definitely helps though.
As far as the job market, I am currently a American LLM student at NYU. From what I've found in being here, there are many foreign LLM students who want to stay here and practice, and not many jobs for foreign students. Most all American law firms want attorneys with JDs. You can increase your chances of gettting a job by passing a bar exam in the United States (California or New York being the most desireable), but it still doesn't guarantee a job. The legal job market in the US is very competitive right now and it has been tough to get a good job for several years now, even for American JD students. I have seen some jobs for foreign LLMs in New York, but they are either a short-term program (say 3 months in the summer) or they are unpaid.
All of that being said, I am sure it is not impossible. But it will be very difficult.
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/admissions/sf_legal-edu-outside-us.pdf
Getting a LLM in the United States doesn't automatically qualify you to take the California bar. It is not impossible, but you must meet all of the requirements and the California bar must determine that all of your legal education is sufficient (from your home country and also the LLM). An LLM definitely helps though.
As far as the job market, I am currently a American LLM student at NYU. From what I've found in being here, there are many foreign LLM students who want to stay here and practice, and not many jobs for foreign students. Most all American law firms want attorneys with JDs. You can increase your chances of gettting a job by passing a bar exam in the United States (California or New York being the most desireable), but it still doesn't guarantee a job. The legal job market in the US is very competitive right now and it has been tough to get a good job for several years now, even for American JD students. I have seen some jobs for foreign LLMs in New York, but they are either a short-term program (say 3 months in the summer) or they are unpaid.
All of that being said, I am sure it is not impossible. But it will be very difficult.
Posted Nov 07, 2005 06:12
Posted Nov 12, 2005 04:56
Although you get paid less than in U.S., but it's better to be in your motherland.
Although you get paid less than in U.S., but it's better to be in your motherland.
Posted Nov 14, 2005 10:17
Posted Nov 14, 2005 16:35
i don't think you're allowed to take the Florida bar as a foreign attorney, N_sharma. I know that 16 states let you take their bar exam, including CA, NY and AZ. But definitely not Florida.
<blockquote>i don't think you're allowed to take the Florida bar as a foreign attorney, N_sharma. I know that 16 states let you take their bar exam, including CA, NY and AZ. But definitely not Florida. </blockquote>
Posted Nov 15, 2005 12:59
Posted Mar 02, 2008 19:07
I now this looks bleak and has been covered before. But what do you think really are the chances to secure a job if you graduated from a Top 5 / Top 10 LL.M program and made some networking ?
Let's say NYU - what are the chances and what programs are better to secure a job ?
TAX LLM = very good, but mostly for J.D's ?
Corporate LLM = Good, but too many students ?
Trade Regulation with IP concentration = Any jobs for this market ?
Thanks, let's open this discussion....
I now this looks bleak and has been covered before. But what do you think really are the chances to secure a job if you graduated from a Top 5 / Top 10 LL.M program and made some networking ?
Let's say NYU - what are the chances and what programs are better to secure a job ?
TAX LLM = very good, but mostly for J.D's ?
Corporate LLM = Good, but too many students ?
Trade Regulation with IP concentration = Any jobs for this market ?
Thanks, let's open this discussion....
Posted Mar 03, 2008 00:55
Posted Mar 03, 2008 02:26
Posted Jul 31, 2008 16:43
In terms of what you will have to do to find a law firm job - just about everything (suckup to everyone, send thousands of e-mails, climb building, cross rivers, etc). This was my experience coming from arguably the best LLM program in the country.
Peace.
In terms of what you will have to do to find a law firm job - just about everything (suckup to everyone, send thousands of e-mails, climb building, cross rivers, etc). This was my experience coming from arguably the best LLM program in the country.
Peace.
Posted Aug 03, 2008 14:26
However, good luck to all you! You may get lucky.
However, good luck to all you! You may get lucky.
Posted Aug 06, 2008 02:44
I agree that you have to be realistic and not think that you will get a job instantly... they will tell you at the University that your LLM is an opportunity to enhance your knowledge... that is it! Nobody will help you find a job.... and taking the bar is not that simple either... lots of requirements and endurance, check the NCBEX website to see exactly how many states will let you sit as a foreign lawyer with an LLM from USA , not too many as far as I could interpret, NY and DC that is it.
I agree that you have to be realistic and not think that you will get a job instantly... they will tell you at the University that your LLM is an opportunity to enhance your knowledge... that is it! Nobody will help you find a job.... and taking the bar is not that simple either... lots of requirements and endurance, check the NCBEX website to see exactly how many states will let you sit as a foreign lawyer with an LLM from USA , not too many as far as I could interpret, NY and DC that is it.
Posted Aug 14, 2008 11:47
Posted Dec 20, 2008 05:00
My understanding is that finding a job with a LLM is incredibly hard for foreigners now, and possibly it will be so in 2009-2010..
I want to make a LLM because I am thinking of going to my home country upon graduation.
My understanding is that finding a job with a LLM is incredibly hard for foreigners now, and possibly it will be so in 2009-2010..
I want to make a LLM because I am thinking of going to my home country upon graduation.
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