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brad20

Joined: 21 Apr 2008
Posts: 1
why are you taking the LLM if you can't sit for the bar
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:38 PM
Could someone please explain to me why people take an LLM program if they aren't allowed to sit for the US bar?

What's the point?
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juliettelucie

Joined: 08 Apr 2008
Posts: 26
why are you taking the LLM if you can't sit for the bar
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:42 PM
Could someone please explain to me why people take an LLM program if they aren't allowed to sit for the US bar?

What's the point?

Well, a bar exam in general, and the US bar in particular are not necessarely everyone's goal... Thankfully, there are other options after law studies than just becoming a lawyer. Working in national and international institutions are good opportunities. NGOs also like LLMs. You could also choose to go in research after an LLM.
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LuxTax

Joined: 02 Mar 2008
Posts: 16
why are you taking the LLM if you can't sit for the bar
Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:01 PM
Hi Juliettellucie,

Do you have examples of international institutions and NGo who hired LLM graduates? and from which LLMs in the US?

Thks
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juliettelucie

Joined: 08 Apr 2008
Posts: 26
why are you taking the LLM if you can't sit for the bar
Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:11 PM
Hi Juliettellucie,

Do you have examples of international institutions and NGo who hired LLM graduates? and from which LLMs in the US?

Thks


No, I don't actually have examples of hiring, but that's the feeling I get when looking at job ads. As for LLMs in the US, I honestly don't have a clue - try to look at the US board.
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