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saintsb

Joined: 29 Oct 2008
Posts: 5
LLM to JD transfer
Thu Oct 30, 2008 04:07 AM
Does anyone know the school that can allow their llm students to transfer JD program?
I am applying for llm courses. I am considering JD program without lsat taking.

Thank you!
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Kattis

Joined: 18 Mar 2008
Posts: 1
LLM to JD transfer
Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:50 PM
Vanderbilt Law School allows such a transfer, based on credits of course.
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saintsb

Joined: 29 Oct 2008
Posts: 5
LLM to JD transfer
Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:32 AM
Thank you so much!!!!

any other schools?
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Sierra

Joined: 19 Nov 2008
Posts: 9
LLM to JD transfer
Thu Nov 20, 2008 06:01 PM
Are there any other schools except Vanderbilt?
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saintsb

Joined: 29 Oct 2008
Posts: 5
LLM to JD transfer
Thu Nov 20, 2008 08:52 PM
What do you mean by " based on credits?

Did you mean grade like B+ or something?

or you earned Credits?

Can you give me an idea?
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OpinioJuris

Joined: 16 Dec 2008
Posts: 169
LLM to JD transfer
Wed Dec 17, 2008 05:55 PM
Northwestern University School of Law recently offered the 2 year JD Program. Once accepted for the LLM Program, it would be possible to apply for the JD Program. In most law schools, there is no official policy that would allow LLMs to transfer to the JD Program. However, in exceptional cases, it may be possible. The admissions policy would vary though. If this is allowed, the admissions officer would take into consideration one's academic performance in the LLM Program if that person indicates an intention to pursue a JD after his or her LLM year.

[Edited by OpinioJuris on 23 Dec 2008]
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hecometsoon

Joined: 08 Jan 2009
Posts: 9
LLM to JD transfer
Fri Jan 09, 2009 09:02 PM
The following schools will allow transfer from LL.M to JD for its LL.M students base on good performance in the LL.M program, but without granting LL.M certificate:

A) Vanderbilt; George Washington, U. California Hasting, Washington University, UCLA, U. Michigan.

The following will allow transfer from LL.M to JD irrespective of school where LL.M was obtained but with good performance from the LL.M program.

B) Cornell, Columbia, Chicago

Note> schools listed under A, do not require LSAT, but those listed under B, do require LSAT

Additionally, Chicago, U. Penn. and Virginia also allow their LL.M students to trnasfer internally to their JD program without LSAT.

However before you complete any application, do contact the Law Schools themselves.
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vnemiro


Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 7
LLM to JD transfer
Sun Jan 25, 2009 09:50 PM
Allthough the process is highly competitive, USC is now allowing its LLM sudents to transfer to USC JD program without a need of taking LSAT test at all. You will be able to transfer all eligible units from LLM to JD program and most likely will complete your JD in additional 2 years of studying.

You can also try to transfer-out, to other Law Schools, in that case a roof of good scores on your LSAT test will be definitely required.

[Edited by vnemiro on 25 Jan 2009]
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yahn

Joined: 25 Jan 2009
Posts: 4
LLM to JD transfer
Tue Jan 27, 2009 01:01 AM
I know that Washing Univeristy at St. Louis gives 5 LLM students scholarships to transfer to the JD program with no requirement of LSAT. I know 2 friends who've successfully completed JD through this route and one of them is working in a big firm in NY now.

I've heard Vanderbilt does LLM-JD transfer every year to a couple of students with academic excellence.

From last year, USC has also started the transfer option with no requirement of LSAT.

[Edited by yahn on 27 Jan 2009]
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ceballos_lm

Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Posts: 22
LLM to JD transfer
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:25 PM
The following schools will allow transfer from LL.M to JD for its LL.M students base on good performance in the LL.M program, but without granting LL.M certificate:

A) Vanderbilt; George Washington, U. California Hasting, Washington University, UCLA, U. Michigan.

The following will allow transfer from LL.M to JD irrespective of school where LL.M was obtained but with good performance from the LL.M program.

B) Cornell, Columbia, Chicago

Note> schools listed under A, do not require LSAT, but those listed under B, do require LSAT

Additionally, Chicago, U. Penn. and Virginia also allow their LL.M students to trnasfer internally to their JD program without LSAT.

However before you complete any application, do contact the Law Schools themselves.


Guys, could you please explain me the transfer procedure from LLM to JD process of the Virginia University?

Thanks.

[Edited by ceballos_lm on 28 Jan 2009]
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TwelfthMonkey.


Joined: 01 Apr 2006
Posts: 152
LLM to JD transfer
Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:10 AM
The following schools will allow transfer from LL.M to JD for its LL.M students base on good performance in the LL.M program, but without granting LL.M certificate:

A) Vanderbilt; George Washington, U. California Hasting, Washington University, UCLA, U. Michigan.

The following will allow transfer from LL.M to JD irrespective of school where LL.M was obtained but with good performance from the LL.M program.

B) Cornell, Columbia, Chicago

Note> schools listed under A, do not require LSAT, but those listed under B, do require LSAT

Additionally, Chicago, U. Penn. and Virginia also allow their LL.M students to trnasfer internally to their JD program without LSAT.

However before you complete any application, do contact the Law Schools themselves.


Thanks for the info. Regarding the schools listed under B: If LSAT is required anyway, what exactely is gained by a "transfer" from the LLM to the JD program? Will the admission requirements be lowered in my favour, or won't there be any actual difference between me and some other random JD applicant?
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Yme

Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 37
LLM to JD transfer
Mon Mar 16, 2009 06:50 PM
Are you sure LSAT is required for internal transfer at CLS? (Not indicated in the LLM section of their website pertaining to transfer to the JD program)
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kjtuckley

Joined: 20 Dec 2006
Posts: 54
LLM to JD transfer
Sun Oct 04, 2009 02:28 PM
GW requires the LSAT to transfer, I know because I was among the first to go through this process. Also, if you want to practice in the US, my advice after doing the LLM (and then transferring to the JD) is go and study really hard for the LSAT and do a JD.
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