http://www.llm-guide.com/board/4024 en Re: Are LLMs discriminated against? - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/4024/last#4024 I agree with those who said itīs not just about the language.... I donīt understand why not speaking the language wonderfully (although a reasonable level must be necessary) would be a good reason why a US law firm would have a problem hiring an LLM. Iīm from a spanish speaking country, and some firms here donīt have a problem with having foreign lawyers working there (on the contrary, they seem to welcome them), in spite of them having, in some cases, serious language problems and lack of knowledge of our legal system. I guess there are other motives why they are valued, eg. useful for clients with connections with a specific region. I think this value sometimes does not get enough recognition, which might explain the disadvantaged treatment sometimes given to LLMs in comparison with JDs. A more practical reason for their reluctance may lie in the extra costs of training/visa issues which foreign lawyers require. Another possibility might be a feeling that an LLM doesnīt really deserve equal treatment in the job market as they did not go through the 3 years of law school in US standards/costs. I think that Marcia and Frankie are right about the importance of good grades and networking to improve oneīs chances....