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STUDYING LAW IN THE UNITED STATES//MASTER OF LAW DEGREE// Wondering "should I get an LLM?" or "is an LLM worth it?" or maybe "how to get LLM degree?" If you're an international law student interested in pursuing a masters of laws or coming to study law in USA, then this video is for you! Studying law in the U.S. as an international student can be a really tough path, if you are wondering "can international students study law in the United States?" or you've always thought about how to become a lawyer in the United States or about getting a job in the U.S. as an international lawyer...then be sure to dive in today's video!

Questions? Drop them in the comments below!

Angela
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0:00 Become a Lawyer in the U.S.
1:42 What are the degree options?
3:07 Why the LLM may be the best option
7:50 Admissions standards of JD programs
12:51 Why finding a job in the U.S. can be difficult
16:42 How to improve your chances of landing a job
18:05 Why skipping law school isn't advisable
21:19 Important considerations

[ClaraSantiago-hljg]

Obviously Bar exam has been a pain in my ass that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Dylan God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me

[gracevillwrites]

I was a permanent resident when I took my LLM and I just became a U.S. citizen. This is the only conversation I heard that speaks very closely and truthfully to what I experienced and have learned. Thanks for this video and thanks very much to your guest.

[snowreader]

As a current LLM student myself, I have to say this is SO informative and SO helpful. Thanks for making a video from international students' perspective! Awesome!!!

[ethanpelletier]

I’m a teaching assistant for a LLM (foreign student LLM) legal writing class. All of these students are licensed in other countries. They will earn their LLM degrees after one year of legal study in USA and then sit for the bar. But many of the students are not prepared and have a far lower pass rate on the bar compared to JD students. I think it’s a failure of the LLM “system.” Many of them never take Contracts, Property, Evidence, among others. I’m not sure a solution to this issue. They take a longer bar-prep course, but that doesn’t seem to bear much fruit. I think a better program should be available. Thoughts?

[mahboobnewphone]

Angela

Thank you very much for accepting my request for this topic. It was very helpful. The questions accomodated comprehensiveness. I appreciate the time put by you & the guest speaker.

[brentandamandaturnbull]

NY certainly used to allow foreign practitioners to take the bar exam without a US degree (not sure if they still do). A lot of my friends ended up in NY City that way. Agree with your guest re transferring from US to (say) Australia. Some serious bridging courses are necessary (which almost add to to doing a completely new law degree).

Great video Angela!

[camillem]

Thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful and informative!
I was planning on qualifying as a lawyer in France and working there for 1-2 years before applying for an LLM in the US in order to sit for the NY bar exam.
I hope that networking, making connections, and attending job fairs will be enough to be able to find a job... It'll definitely be a challenge!!

[Lynn.eugene]

Thank you for this!
Can we get more videos on best universities for international student to get an llm🙏

[alfayomega]

Great interview...
1. What's the recommended list of top 10 LLM in California and New York?
2. Do you guys recommend an online LLM program and then apply for work visa to practice your knowledge after those 2 or 1 year study?

[gazihasanmahmud]

Dear Angela Vorpahl & Anna Ivey,
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your outstanding video on LLM programs in the US for international students. Your comprehensive guide was not only informative but also incredibly helpful in navigating the complexities of choosing the right program.
Your detailed insights, tips, and firsthand experiences provided invaluable guidance, shedding light on various aspects of the application process, academic rigor, and cultural adjustments. As an aspiring LLM student, I found your video to be a beacon of clarity in a sea of information overload.
Your dedication to providing quality content that empowers students like me to make informed decisions is truly commendable. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your expertise and wisdom in such a concise and engaging manner.
Please accept my heartfelt appreciation for your exceptional contribution to the LLM community. Your video has undoubtedly made a significant difference in my journey towards pursuing higher education in the US.
Warm regards,
Gazi Hasan Mahmud
Advocate
Judge Court, Dhaka, Bangladesh

[niacopeland]

New York admits foreign trained lawyers. You have to get foreign credentials evaluated first which takes a couple months.

[shahbazshahkhan]

Personally this is heartbreaking as i was seriously considering to apply for 2 years JD from Chicago. But it makes sense. Why would an employer consider a student with Visa hurdles and comparatively not so good english. This is quite informative and to the point. Thanks very much. I was wondering if i can do JD from US on job visa in future if i end up there doing job in other field.

[senaya]

I've been waiting for this one 🙌 thank you so much, keep it up

[foodiekariyawasam]

Hi Angela,
I saw another youtuber saying that US law firms are not hiring foreign lawyers who have obtained LLM in US. Is that true? Im so confused.
I want to be a Corporate counsel in a company in USA after obtaining LLM and passing bar exams. What are your thoughts? Kindly reply ❤️❤️❤️

[MartinWakibe]

Very informative video, thank you for enlightening us.🙏

[foodiekariyawasam]

Thank you so much for this informative video ❤️❤️❤️

[chabatake]

Regardless of nationality, JD students don't have to concern about finding jobs as much as LLM students, do they?

[archerzzy]

I am a JD student, but I have many friends who graduated from law schools in China and came to the US for LLM, it takes them 3-6 attempts to pass the BAR.

[aishwaryasingh]

This was a really heartbreaking video for But then you can't change the things which are not in your control.

[bigbangaprova]

I was thinking about doing the 02 year old JD. Now, I don't know what to decide! Is this accelerated program bad?