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priyanko.b

Joined: 08 Mar 2008
Posts: 2
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Sun Mar 09, 2008 02:33 PM

I have done b.b.a and i am in my final year of ba-l.l.b. I am interested in doing l.l.m from U.S.I want an help if some one can help me giving answer to my question.            

1-what is the job prospect after doind l.l.m?  

2-what about giving bar exams for international student? 

3-%of person getting job after passing l.l.m  

4-is bachelor of business management will be a value adder degree in us market? 

 

                                                
 

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nriattorney

Joined: 12 Nov 2007
Posts: 234
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 09:07 AM
depending upon the school from where you compelte your LL.M, scope for a job is good in USA if you clear Bar Exam of any of the States for you may be eligible on the basis of your LL.M credits;

International students are entitled to appear in Bar Exam in some of the States after they have studied in an ABA approved law school for 20 credits or more;

the %age calculation may be a little odd for private people like us and no official data on the subject is available; However, no one can afford to remain unemployed after such a high academic achievement as an LL.M from USA;

The BBA is not likely to add any value if you are looking for Post Ll.M career in the field of law.

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priyanko.b

Joined: 08 Mar 2008
Posts: 2
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Sun Mar 23, 2008 07:25 PM
Thanks for helping me with my querries if one passes only l.l.m from us and does not sit for bar exam can i get a decent job after it.If possible what would be the average salary?
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e2abhijit


Joined: 18 Oct 2006
Posts: 11
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 05:15 AM
If you are thinking of working in the States then Bar is indispensable...
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ShrinkyDink

Joined: 28 Mar 2008
Posts: 5
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Sat Mar 29, 2008 04:05 AM
The poster above is correct, you must pass the bar exam of a state in order to practice law in that state. If you do not take the bar in any state or do not pass the bar in any state, you cannot practice law.

Job prospects for an LLM will depend on many factors including (a) the quality of your education which includes your LLM as well as your foreign education (e.g. legal training in a common law jurisdiction such as England, Ireland, etc. is highly preferred --such training may also allow you to qualify to sit the NY bar exam without taking an LLM) (b) your prior work experience and legal qualifications outside the US (c) your language skills - you must be fluent in English (d) your other specialized skills such as fluency in a desired language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) (e) business need. Of course there are other factors, and the order of importance of the above will differ from firm to firm, but if you are deficient in any of the above, you should think twice before pursuing an LLM.
An LLM is not considered a particularly valuable credential in many US legal circles. If you are otherwise well-qualified, an LLM can enhance your already strong credentials. If you are not well-qualified an LLM would not much help your job prospects in the US market.

Whatever you choose, I wish you the best of luck.
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