How can someone practice Law in the US, if the degree is from another country?
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Challenge the bar exam for the state you wish to practice law.  However, it is very difficult.
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Well, if you plan to move to America you should first decide what city or look at a few and go to their police stations and ask them what they recommend as being the best law school. But yeah, definitely talk with some officers. They won't mind at all.
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I am glad you asked! I am a librarian and I get hundreds of career questions every month.\n\nThe best place to find job requirements, salaries, and working conditions is the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/\n\nHere is what the 2006-2007 handbook says:\n\n"To practice law in the courts of any State or other jurisdiction, a person must be licensed, or admitted to its bar, under rules established by the jurisdiction’s highest court. All States require that applicants for admission to the bar pass a written bar examination; most States also require applicants to pass a separate written ethics examination. Lawyers who have been admitted to the bar in one State occasionally may be admitted to the bar in another without taking an examination if they meet the latter jurisdiction’s standards of good moral character and a specified period of legal experience. In most cases, however, lawyers must pass the bar examination in each State in which they plan to practice. Federal courts and agencies set their own qualifications for those practicing before or in them.\n\nTo qualify for the bar examination in most States, an applicant usually must earn a college degree and graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the proper State authorities. ABA accreditation signifies that the law school—particularly its library and faculty—meets certain standards developed to promote quality legal education. As of 2005, there were 191 ABA-accredited law schools; others were approved by State authorities only. With certain exceptions, graduates of schools not approved by the ABA are restricted to taking the bar examination and practicing in the State or other jurisdiction in which the school is located; most of these schools are in California. In 2005, seven States—California, Maine, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming—accepted the study of law in a law office as qualification for taking the bar examination; three jurisdictions—California, the District of Columbia, and New Mexico—now accept the study of law by correspondence. Several States require registration and approval of students by the State Board of Law Examiners, either before the students enter law school or during their early years of legal study.\n\nAlthough there is no nationwide bar examination, 48 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands require the 6-hour Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) as part of the overall bar examination; the MBE is not required in Louisiana or Washington. The MBE covers a broad range of issues, and sometimes a locally prepared State bar examination is given in addition to it. The 3-hour Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) is used as part of the bar examination in several States. States vary in their use of MBE and MEE scores.\n\nMany States also require Multistate Performance Testing (MPT) to test the practical skills of beginning lawyers. Requirements vary by State, although the test usually is taken at the same time as the bar exam and is a one-time requirement.\n\nThe required college and law school education usually takes 7 years of full-time study after high school—4 years of undergraduate study, followed by 3 years of law school. Law school applicants must have a bachelor’s degree to qualify for admission. To meet the needs of students who can attend only part time, a number of law schools have night or part-time divisions, which usually require 4 years of study; about 1 in 10 graduates from ABA-approved schools attended part time.\n\nAlthough there is no recommended “prelaw” major, prospective lawyers should develop proficiency in writing and speaking, reading, researching, analyzing, and thinking logically—skills needed to succeed both in law school and in the profession. Regardless of major, a multidisciplinary background is recommended. Courses in English, foreig
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I imagine some large firms have offices in the UK, but If you are planning to apply for a visa to travel to the US, you have to deal directly with the US consulate in your area.  The consulates don't deal with lawyers, generally.  You can do an online consulatation with some lawyers in the US that have websites.
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You may not require to take but you have to take license examnination(s) in U.S in order to "do your work" in U.S.\n\nHowever, in order to pass the exam, you may come to some university to study.
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Hi i am studying in the UK, When i went to a law weekend, when i was 18 i was told that it is best to study up until 18 in the UK as our system is better. Then to study law in the US apparently your universities are better than ours (but the guy was an American professor!)\n\nOn employment i have no comparison, but I'm looking for work experience in the UK and its HARD! The US has a stronger litigation background so there are potentially more jobs as a lawyer there, especially in private client matters (eg. divorce/accident compensation)\n\nHope that helps.
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You need to have a Bachelors degree first, then graduate from an American Bar Association accredited Law School.  After graduating from the Law school, you must then pass the states Bar exam of each and every state you wish to practice in.
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Study abroad through your school or take an internship or travel.  They ahve international teaching where you can travel to China or United States or wherever and teach in a different country.
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All I know is most international students studying law in the US get an LL.M.  \n\nYour question is a little vague.... but studying the law of a completely different country might not help you too much (besides adding to your analytical reasoning skills).
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Hello!  Unfortunately, most degrees given in other countries will not 'transfer' to the US's requirements.  For example, we require classes such as History (usually US-based) speech communications, 1st and 2nd level writing courses, and 3 semesters of language before one can even acheive their bachelor's here!  But try anyway.  Depends on your experience, your education, and on you and your personal history.  I wish you luck.
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STATE  LICENSES\n\nMANY  FORIEGN  EDUCATION   DEGREE   DO  NOT  TRANSFER.   SO,\n\nCONTACT  THE  STATE  THAT  YOU  PLAN  TO  LIVE  IN AND  WORK    BEST  OF  LUCK.
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There are two different cases: if your degree is from a major law school in a common-law jurisdiction like Canada, the UK, etc. then it will be accepted by a number of US states. If it is from a civil-law jurisdiction (and in some states, from a common-law one) then it may be "validated" in a number of US states if you get an LLM from an accredited US law school.\n\nIn California, no law school training is needed to take the Bar examination.\n\nIf you are admitted to the Bar of a foreign country, most states will authorize you to work as a "foreign legal consultant". \n\nFor more info on state-by-state bar admission requirements see this site: http://www.abanet.org/legaled/baradmissions/basicoverview.html
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You can go anywhere in US, but you have to "maintain status" in the university that issued I-20 by taking at least 3 classes (it might 4 for undergrads)
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In order to work as an attorney in the U.S., you need to pass the bar exam for the state in which you will be practicing.  So you would have to pass the bar exam first and look for a job second.  You could conceivably find an employer who would be willing to hire you without a U.S. law license, based strictly on your expertise in French law, lock you in the office and have you do research and drafting, but those are relatively few and far between...\n\nAlternatively, you could apply for a position in the legal department with the French embassy or one of French consulates in the U.S...
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Most jurisdictions require not only a law degree, but you must be a retired judge as well.  Perhaps what you want it to become a mediator.  Depending on your state, there may be opportunities for someone with your background.  Good luck to you!
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As a paralegal, I can do anything your attorney can do except represent you in court.  I cannot accept a case, set a fee, or give legal advice.  I must know a wide variety of legal concepts, be organized, have an understanding of state and local rules, be diplomatic and trustworthy.  I also have a Bachelor of Science degree with a paralegal major...not necessary but it gives a great edge when competing for a job.
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Of course, the same way that an English degree is recognised in the USA.  Vocational qualifications may require that you take some kind of test in order to be sure that your knowledge is the same.  Law obviously is an entirely different matter as the UK and USA have different laws.