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NY BAR EXAM - Eligibility Clarified!
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5legal  
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 16 |
NY BAR EXAM - Eligibility Clarified!
The rules surrounding whether foreign students (those who have not studied a JD or law degree in the US) are eligible to sit for the New York Bar Exam are confusing. Please note that this document is written by 5legal Training Ltd from past experience, conversations with the Law Society and the New York Board of Law Examiners. The final decision regarding eligibility rests with the New York Board of Law Examiners. Thu Sep 28, 2006 02:56 PM We have managed to wade through the jargon of the guidelines published on the New York Board of Law Examiners Website and provide you with an insight into how the eligibility system works. Of course, if you have any comments, please do let us know: info@5legal.com Please click here to view the Article: www.5legal.com/Web_Forms/Eligibility%20-%20Fully%2… [Edited 28 Sep 2006 by 5legal] |
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| NRI
Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 23 |
NY BAR EXAM - Eligibility Clarified!
I could not open your file ; it says file not found. I would been keenly interested to know the results of your research. I am stuck and need yoru advice and guidance urgently. Pl help.Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:00 PM I have done 3-years LL.B. India which is a common law country and I somehow personally feel I am eligible but not very sure. I talked to NY Bar Office who told me that they cannot say anything on phone and I must apply and submit my transcripts and in case I am found not eligib le they will tell me after reviewing my application. Applications deadline to sit in exam is approaching soon and I would like to know your experience and exercise based determination to know the result - whether I should apply or not. Expect your help and your article which is missing. Thanks |
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| NRI
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Hi 5legalMon Mar 24, 2008 01:14 AM Pl send the file again since the old file could not be opened. Thanks NRI |
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| NRI
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NY BAR EXAM - Eligibility Clarified!
I applied to NY Bar Examination Board for advance evaluation as per their rules and submitted the transcripts directly mailed by the Universities in India. I did three year LL.B. from Indian University with first division and LSAC (who determines eligibility for admission to LL.M. in USA) in their evaluation report classified me as having superior grade qualification. I also did LL.M. from India and LSAC confirms that it is equailent to USA law qualification.Mon Apr 14, 2008 06:16 AM Despite the above, NY Bar Examination Board declined to certify me as eligible to sit in NY Bar exam. When I talked to them on phone they told me that foreign law graduates from any Indian Universities are not eligible unless they complete additional 20 hours credit from ABA approved law school. They refused to entertain the suggestion of LSAC having certified otherwise and this gentleman told me that they do not get influenced with the evaluation report given by LSAC and they do their independent evaluation. Can u guide me if I can qualify to sit in NY Bar Exam without LL.M. or additional 20 hours credit of ABA approved law school in USA. Thanks a lot and look forward to your valuable guidance NRI |
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| Jai1
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Thanx NRI..Mon Apr 14, 2008 07:11 AM I am in the boat and just planning to send documents to NY Bar Examination Board for evaluation. But as per your experience it would of no use. I think it is better to try for California bar. Could you please let me know whether you had 3-years or 5-years law degree. I am law graduate from Delhi University (3-year LL.B.) and working in an Int'l firm outside India. regards |
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| NRI
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I had done 3-year Law degree after graduation in India. Can you please guide me on the work you might have done to research the requirements of Cal Bar Exam. I am an attorney enrolled with Indian Bar Council and I am told foreign attorneys are eligible to sit in Cal Bar Exam. Can you please tell me the total requirements and also their website address to know all details.Sun Jun 15, 2008 02:19 AM Thanks NRI |
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