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LLM after Bachelor of Law in Switzerland

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panard

Joined: 11 Nov 2007
Posts: 9
LLM after Bachelor of Law in Switzerland
Tue Mar 11, 2008 02:50 PM
I m actually studying Law in Fribourg (Switzerland) and I will finish my Bachelor next year 2009. Anyone knows if it's possible then to go in USA for the LLM (NYU)???
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panard

Joined: 11 Nov 2007
Posts: 9
LLM after Bachelor of Law in Switzerland
Tue Mar 11, 2008 03:58 PM
Thanks in advance for your precious help!
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panard

Joined: 11 Nov 2007
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LLM after Bachelor of Law in Switzerland
Wed Mar 12, 2008 08:22 AM
can you answer me please
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badkarma56

Joined: 07 Mar 2008
Posts: 57
LLM after Bachelor of Law in Switzerland
Wed Mar 12, 2008 08:33 AM
Hello.

Generally, American law schools will admit foreign students to LL.M. programs if the candidate possesses the foreign equivalent of the American J.D. degree (i.e., the academic degree regarded in your country as the first "professional" degree for attorneys).

While I'm unfamiliar with Swiss educational traditions as pertains to attorneys, I suspect that your LL.B. degree will satisfy this requirement. I recommend that you peruse some American law school websites for more guidance.

[Edited by badkarma56 on 12 Mar 2008]
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panard

Joined: 11 Nov 2007
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LLM after Bachelor of Law in Switzerland
Thu Mar 13, 2008 09:19 AM
thank you for your help badkarma... Anyone from switzerland who knows a little bit more?
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laodeshu

Joined: 03 Jun 2008
Posts: 65
LLM after Bachelor of Law in Switzerland
Mon Jun 09, 2008 06:59 AM
Hi ! i have studied in Switzerland for a few years. a Bachelor is indeed the minimum requirement to apply to an LLM program, however, i would really advise you to pursue the Master in Switzerland, especially because I believe there is no selection amongst students between the bachelor and the master (eg as long as you have the bachelor, you are admitted to the master) which is a huge advantage over other systems (france for instance) and then you can apply for an LLM. many of my friends from Fribourg or Lausanne completed their master before applying to an LLM.

good luck anyways if you decide to apply!!
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