Would it be possible to transfer from a LLM program to JD? Is it affordable? I am an american citizen moving back to the US, specifically NYC. I hold a law degree in Dominican Republic. Language spanish, civil law system (mostly influenced by french law). Should i find job in NYC? Since a JD it's an option, do i have any chance transfering into this program after i get admitted in a LLM? I graduated in 2008.
Transfer LLM to JD?
Posted Aug 09, 2009 00:54
Posted Aug 10, 2009 08:16
This is very interesting question. If anybody has any information about this could you please share?
Posted Aug 13, 2009 18:18
Posted Aug 13, 2009 18:27
At the few schools where it is permitted, a very high GPA (typically >3.8) during your LL.M year is required, which is no small feat.
Even if transfer is granted, you'd still have to spend 3 years in law school to get your JD. And you will not be awarded an LL.M degree even though you've completed all its requirements.
Is the LSAT really not an option? In the end, the question comes down to what's more doable for you: a 3.8 LL.M GPA or 168+ LSAT?
Also, if you're a URM (underrepresented minority: mexican, african american, or native american) the LSAT score you need is even lower and in most cases much easier to get than a 3.8 LL.M GPA.
You should also take into account financial aids, a very high LSAT score grants scholarships (up to $70k/yr). A very high LL.M GPA will only get you into L2.
Even if transfer is granted, you'd still have to spend 3 years in law school to get your JD. And you will not be awarded an LL.M degree even though you've completed all its requirements.
Is the LSAT really not an option? In the end, the question comes down to what's more doable for you: a 3.8 LL.M GPA or 168+ LSAT?
Also, if you're a URM (underrepresented minority: mexican, african american, or native american) the LSAT score you need is even lower and in most cases much easier to get than a 3.8 LL.M GPA.
You should also take into account financial aids, a very high LSAT score grants scholarships (up to $70k/yr). A very high LL.M GPA will only get you into L2.
Related Law Schools
Other Related Content
Get Tips and Advice for Your LL.M. Application at Free Virtual Workshops
News Sep 08, 2023
Hot Discussions
-
NYU Applicants 2024-2025
Mar 08, 2024 47,308 201 -
LSE LLM 2024-25
11 hours ago 26,157 158 -
Penn Carey Law LLM 2024/2025 applicants
6 hours ago 13,885 97 -
Cambridge PhD in Law 2024 Fall
Feb 29, 2024 18,332 92 -
Columbia LLM 2024/25
Mar 11, 2024 22,068 89 -
UCLA LLM 2024-2025
3 hours ago 10,875 79 -
Yale 2024/25
Mar 15 08:48 PM 14,063 73 -
MCL Cambridge 2024-2025
11 hours ago 8,014 66