http://www.llm-guide.com/board/11613 en JD or job? - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Mon, 27 Feb 2006 06:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/11613/last#11613 Richard, Unfortunately, this is the reality. I don't know many LLMs that really made it in a US law firm (became partners) without getting a JD. You are right, I think you should not get a LLM if your goal is a permanent position in the US. BTW, some schools do count the credits of your LLM if you decide to get a JD. Columbia is one of them.