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MarcHedi 
Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 3 |
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HiThu Sep 01, 2005 09:07 AM I am a South African with the following qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine (MBChB) (undergraduate, 6 year, full-time, residence medical degree) 2. Master of Medicine (MMed) (Psychiatry) (postgraduate, 4 year, full-time, resident specialist Psychiatrist degree) I am currently completing two LLB degrees: 1. University of South Africa (UNISA) LLB degree(undergraduate, 4 year, full-time, distance education LLB degree) 2. University of London External Programme LLB degree (undergraduate, 3 year, full-time, distance education LLB degree) I would like to find out about my eligibility to sit any US State Bar exam. I am aware of some of the issues surrounding distance education and have viewed various of the US State Bar websites, but still remain thoroughly confused. My specific questions: 1. Would I be eligible to sit any US Bar exam with the above qualifications? 2. If not, what would I have to do to become eligible? 2. If not, would an LLM from a US university ensure eligibility? Many thanks in advance. Marc |
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time to plan long journeys..
 Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 4 |
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Dear MarcHedi,,though you surely are very well qualified but as far as I know thez qualifications wud stil not make u eligibl 4 practicin law in th United States..Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:00 PM firstly not all US states permir foreign attorneys to write th bar exam and, upon passing th same, practice law (each state has a separate exam n eligibility requirements),,however sum states like New York, California n else do permit foreign attorneys to sit 4 th bar exam providd certain conditions r complied wit by th applicants.. NY Bar 4 instance requires an applicant 2 hv completed an LL.M. with at least 20 credits (check on tis..) wit a few compulsory courses on american law.. so bottom line is tht without an LL.M. u rili cant practice law in United States.. however wit ur qualifications (n if I may add, zest 2 learn) you seem 2hv a bright future in ur own country..you must realise tht u r at a crucial stage in ur life n must take reasoned decisions..jus becoz every1's goin 2 US is no reason 4u 2 go ther,, second wat r th compellin reasons tht u've decidd upon 'practicin law' in United States,,i can understand if u just wanna go ther 4 an LL.M. n then perhaps cum bac,,bt y stay ther,,4 money, interestin job, dont like ur country or watever - bt get ur reasons straight.. Its an important decision, dont rush thru it..South Africa is a fast developin country n qualified ppl like u r imerative 2 accelerate th development..think ovr it.. |
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| MarcHedi
Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 3 |
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Thanks very much for your well thought through reply. It is really refreshing to see someone who keeps a number of perspectives in mind when considering an issue.Sun Sep 04, 2005 03:32 PM I completely agree with your comments and, incidently, do enjoy SA very much. I do, however, have certain reasons for wishing to pass a US Bar Exam. So, to return to the New York Bar, in your opinion, can I sit the NY Bar exam with a Columbia or NYU LLM and having completed distance-learning LLBs (UNISA, UoL)? |
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| zainab
Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 1 |
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hi i have done llb from pakistan i just wanted to know if i do llm in usa would i be able to sit in NY bar or California bar exam???I am living in usa
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Nikolas   Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 120 |
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Yes you would. Read this thread:Mon Sep 05, 2005 05:55 AM www.llm-guide.com/board/120 (Bar Exam) It has all important information on bar exam eligibility. |
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