I have been working in a law firm for almost a year in the U.S.
I have "superior" GPA.
LLB from one of the well-known universities in Istanbul.
Recommendation letters from my American employer, my professor who is dean in Cyprus and got a PhD from Harvard, my another two professors (one of them is the head of Constitutional Law Department, and the other one is the head of Criminal Law and Procedure Department: they know me very well).
IELTS score is overall 7.
I can speak French as well, and I know how to speak American Sign Language.
I know there is more factors to get admission from a top ranked law school. But I have been concerning on what if I apply to just top ranked schools, and at the end of the day there will be no admission to enroll.
Do you think I would better apply a law school which has low rank? Because this year is my last chance to get an admission.
I want to be eligible to take a bar exam either in California or New York. I have been considering to apply IP or, Business/Corporate Law programs but what is the chance to get a job for a foreign trained lawyer? I know that many foreign lawyers practice in Immigration Law. What I mean to say is that, after got LLM degree, and passed bar exam, can "being a foreigner" take the foreigner down considering the chances to get a job? However, I will receive my green card in two months.
What do you think guys? I would like to hear honest replies. I rely on your experiences, and thoughts.
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Posted Nov 30, 2015 19:24
I have "superior" GPA.
LLB from one of the well-known universities in Istanbul.
Recommendation letters from my American employer, my professor who is dean in Cyprus and got a PhD from Harvard, my another two professors (one of them is the head of Constitutional Law Department, and the other one is the head of Criminal Law and Procedure Department: they know me very well).
IELTS score is overall 7.
I can speak French as well, and I know how to speak American Sign Language.
I know there is more factors to get admission from a top ranked law school. But I have been concerning on what if I apply to just top ranked schools, and at the end of the day there will be no admission to enroll.
Do you think I would better apply a law school which has low rank? Because this year is my last chance to get an admission.
I want to be eligible to take a bar exam either in California or New York. I have been considering to apply IP or, Business/Corporate Law programs but what is the chance to get a job for a foreign trained lawyer? I know that many foreign lawyers practice in Immigration Law. What I mean to say is that, after got LLM degree, and passed bar exam, can "being a foreigner" take the foreigner down considering the chances to get a job? However, I will receive my green card in two months.
What do you think guys? I would like to hear honest replies. I rely on your experiences, and thoughts.
Posted Dec 01, 2015 10:34
Hello noble2014,
Stay positive. Sure you have a chance! Believe in yourself! You have some interesting achievements and all the credentials to get into one of those programmes.
With regards to your time after graduation, I know being a foreigner doesn't make it easy but you can use your international experience to your advantage, in particular in a field such as IP law or corporate law which undoubtly covers international issues. Why don't you use your time during your LLM studies to build a network?
Stay positive. Sure you have a chance! Believe in yourself! You have some interesting achievements and all the credentials to get into one of those programmes.
With regards to your time after graduation, I know being a foreigner doesn't make it easy but you can use your international experience to your advantage, in particular in a field such as IP law or corporate law which undoubtly covers international issues. Why don't you use your time during your LLM studies to build a network?
Posted Dec 01, 2015 15:15
Is your "American employer" a law firm or a company with a legal department? Are you working in a legal function for that employer? If so, then you already have a leg up on even American JD graduates. If I were you, that's your best chance at a job after an LLM. Try to find an LLM program that allows you to complete part-time while still working. Then take the bar exam where you can. Your credentials sound great, but if you want to work in the US afterwards, you need US work experience. That's more important than a prestigious LLM.
Posted Dec 02, 2015 04:48
Hello noble2014,
Stay positive. Sure you have a chance! Believe in yourself! You have some interesting achievements and all the credentials to get into one of those programmes.
With regards to your time after graduation, I know being a foreigner doesn't make it easy but you can use your international experience to your advantage, in particular in a field such as IP law or corporate law which undoubtly covers international issues. Why don't you use your time during your LLM studies to build a network?
You are right, that's a great idea to establish a network. Actually that's why I don't think any state for LL.M except California, New York, or Washington since I don't want to leave the state where I obtain the degree after graduation (these states (but not limited) allow me to take their bar exams).
We'll see... Thank you for your support. Best luck to you!
Stay positive. Sure you have a chance! Believe in yourself! You have some interesting achievements and all the credentials to get into one of those programmes.
With regards to your time after graduation, I know being a foreigner doesn't make it easy but you can use your international experience to your advantage, in particular in a field such as IP law or corporate law which undoubtly covers international issues. Why don't you use your time during your LLM studies to build a network? </blockquote>
You are right, that's a great idea to establish a network. Actually that's why I don't think any state for LL.M except California, New York, or Washington since I don't want to leave the state where I obtain the degree after graduation (these states (but not limited) allow me to take their bar exams).
We'll see... Thank you for your support. Best luck to you!
Posted Dec 02, 2015 04:58
Is your "American employer" a law firm or a company with a legal department? Are you working in a legal function for that employer? If so, then you already have a leg up on even American JD graduates. If I were you, that's your best chance at a job after an LLM. Try to find an LLM program that allows you to complete part-time while still working. Then take the bar exam where you can. Your credentials sound great, but if you want to work in the US afterwards, you need US work experience. That's more important than a prestigious LLM.
It's a law firm, not a company associated with a legal department.
If you think so, I may consider myself one step further. You sound down-to-earth, because U.S standards are high to live if you have to prove yourself. I'll definitely take your advice. Thank you!
It's a law firm, not a company associated with a legal department.
If you think so, I may consider myself one step further. You sound down-to-earth, because U.S standards are high to live if you have to prove yourself. I'll definitely take your advice. Thank you!
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