http://www.llm-guide.com/board/1929 en Re: Working in US after LLM - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/1929/last#1929 Hello all, I totally agree with sc2411. It is entirely possible as a foreign LLM to find an excellent job in NY and many other states. The difficulty some foreign LLMs are having, I believe, is tied to the weak labor market for attorneys in the US. I have many friends who were comparative LLMs at Miami who found good jobs in Florida. This is in spite of the fact that on those with JDs can take the Florida Bar Exam. At least in Miami, where I live, top firms are ALWAYS looking for LLMs with top credentials with experience/education from many South American countries. Friends of mine in NY say that lawyers from Asian countries who also have American LLMs and top credentials are in demand too. I think the bottom line is to excel in your LLM studies. Sorry too make this a long post but I thought this was was of interest. There are Law Schools with LLM programs (like University of Miami) that will allow you to convert your LLM too a JD, I do not know specifics but is possible. Also the two states I have heard allow attorneys with foreign degrees but US LLMs to sit for the Bar exam are New York and California. Check out the specifics because I honestly do not know whether this is entirely true of any of the details. Their websites are: http://www.nybarexam.org http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?cid=10115 Hope this is helpful, J