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What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?

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damwash

Joined: 03 Aug 2008
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What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:24 PM
What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?
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Iowa

Joined: 10 Feb 2005
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What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?
Tue Aug 05, 2008 01:22 AM
I am not certain of the exact percentage but am certain it is low.
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damwash

Joined: 03 Aug 2008
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What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?
Tue Aug 05, 2008 02:05 AM
I'm sure it is low; however, I am hoping someone has come up with an approximate percentage. It looks like I will have to offer some cash to get this number.

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P_Martini

Joined: 28 Sep 2006
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What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?
Tue Aug 05, 2008 04:01 AM
It's a legitimate question. I don't want you to think I don't think that it is, and, honestly, I'm curious of the percentage also, but I wonder why that information is useful to you, unless, like me, it is just for general interest. It seems like the operative question is whether in your case an LL.M. is worth the expense.

And, I would guess it's a low percentage of U.S. lawyers also.
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damwash

Joined: 03 Aug 2008
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What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?
Tue Aug 05, 2008 06:01 PM
I personally have an LLM from the University of Missouri. I would like know for the purpose of effectively marketing myself to the public.
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nriattorney

Joined: 12 Nov 2007
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What percent of US laywers have an LL.M.?
Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:21 PM
The most important law degree in USA is that of JD though a very few candidate pursue LL.M and JSD/SJD also. Most post-JD studies are pursued by people intending to join academics and not by those joining the Bar.
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