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2 Year LL.B. plus LL.M for New York Bar

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R.a.j

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 76
2 Year LL.B. plus LL.M for New York Bar
Wed May 14, 2008 05:45 PM
Anyone with a two year ll.b. plus US LL.M. apply for the New York bar? Were you able to sit for the exam? I know this has been discussed for the last two years, but I just wanted an answer from someone who applied recently. A UK accelerated LL.B. plus American LL.M. Does that qualify one for the NY bar?
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richardvf

Joined: 25 Feb 2006
Posts: 184
2 Year LL.B. plus LL.M for New York Bar
Thu May 15, 2008 04:59 AM
Three years of university education to be a lawyer? We might as well let high school or community college graduates take the bar.
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R.a.j

Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 76
2 Year LL.B. plus LL.M for New York Bar
Thu May 15, 2008 05:39 AM
The two year accelerated LL.B. is for those who already hold a four year undergraduate degree. I've been in higher education for 7 years, but thanks for the very unhelpful response.
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hannenyh


Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Posts: 219
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Thu May 15, 2008 08:12 AM
LOL, this made me laugh. I like how arrogant lawyers are. Like the only thing important ever is the number of years in school. And the best thing about it is: some people probably are more qualified after 3 years than after 7. Good luck Raj. Hope someone has a good answer for you.

"Two wrongs don't make a right... but three rights make a left."
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bob808

Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 11
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 08:22 AM
i think the us llm would make up for the 2- year llb (otherwise you could sit for the bar with a 3-year law degree from a common law country) - you just need to make sure you have a certain no. of credits in american law when you do your llm.
again, im not a 100% sure - so check with the NY bar examiners, or your us law school.
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amateurr27

Joined: 15 Jan 2008
Posts: 15
2 Year LL.B. plus LL.M for New York Bar
Thu Jun 19, 2008 04:00 AM
you mean you did the CPE and LPC? you can then only take the bar exam if you are qualified in the UK (as in you've completed your training contract) AND you have an ll.m. from an accredited law school. this i know for fact.
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