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JD or LLB after MA in USA?
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pearla  
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JD or LLB after MA in USA?
HelloSat Apr 18, 2009 11:58 PM I am about to graduate from a University in the US (relatively unknown) with a Master. I would like to get a law degree, preferably a JD and then work for a big US law firm or in California (Media industry). Law schools are sooo expensive in the US, so I was wondering if getting an LLB in canada would help? I would pay much less than for a JD. My concerns are: - Would I have the same chances to get a job in the US with a US master and canadian LLB vs. a JD? I am an international student, have studied at different places in the world, speak four languages |
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Hedek  Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 152 |
JD or LLB after MA in USA?
With a 3.7+ GPA and 168+ LSAT score, you're certain of getting a hefty scholarship for a JD at UCLA. Not only will cost no longer be a problem, based on your career goals it's also the ideal law school for you. Of course Stanford, Berkeley, Harvard, and Yale are better but you need even higher credentials to get financial aid there.Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:24 AM If you absolutely want to work in California, favor the JD over the LLM, unless it's a Stanford>Berkeley>Harvard LLM (in that order of preference). An LLM from any of these 3 law schools focusing on IP and corporate law might open doors to work in the Californian media & entertainement industry. Though, I wonder whether you'll be accepted in LLM since you don't have any law degree. A Canadian LLB from McGill or University of Toronto is an excellent alternative if and only if you're a Canadian citizen. Otherwise you're just yet another foreign worker whom your employer will have to sponsor for a H1-B visa (= additional costs and hassle). [Edited by Hedek on 19 Apr 2009] |
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I will check for UCLA. Thanks!Wed Apr 22, 2009 06:32 AM how hefty are the scholarships? Can u give numbers? And do you know of any intern student who got in with the grades you mentioned? |
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