An overseas qualified attorney looking to get qualified to practice law in USA?
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Since the criteria for eligibility to take the bar examination or to otherwise qualify for bar admission are set by each state, I couldn't tell you exactly without going through the bar rules of each state.  However, in many states, a person may not sit for the bar examination unless that person holds a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school. Other states have their own rules about the legal education that a student must obtain in order to qualify to sit for that state's examination, including allowing some graduates of non-ABA approved law schools to sit for that state's bar examination. Information on these requirements is available in the book Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admissions,available for purchase or on-line at www.ababookstore.org
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Write to the US Embassy in your country and ask them the best way to approach this.
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You would need an EB1, which is for people with exceptional ability in their field. See info here http://www.immigrationvisausa.com/EB1.html. You can find a different immigration lawyer who can help you apply. You may think that you wouldn't qualify for this, however I would go an immigration lawyer who specializes in this to see if it's worth to try. A co-worker of mine (who in my mind isn't exceptional) got an EB1 a couple of years ago.
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Good answer, Asia!  The best bet is always to go to the official websites, NOT the "we'll help you get her over here" companies.  Check back on the uscis site periodically, since laws/rules change periodically.  You'll want to make sure you have the most current information available.\n\nGood luck!
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Are you sure you contacted the State Bar?  I do not believe it is legal in the United States to practice law in any state without being a member of the state bar.  What state are you in?  What did they tell you exactly?  \n\nNow if the person is not practising in that state, they may be a member of another bar, or they may be a lawyer not currently in practice in the state whose Bar you contacted.\n\nThe other way is to ask the person.  Ask for their bar number, and, if they are a litigator, for the names of cases they have worked on.  Ask for references.  These are all legitimate questions.\n\nProvide more information, and perhaps I can help.\n\nThere are no obvious other ways to check.  Many good lawyers don't belong to bar associations, or list in MArtindale Hubbel, or in other places.  The Better Business Bureau has little to do with lawyers.  And what in the world is an AV rating?
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Check with the Michigan bar association. If he is practicing in that state, he would have to be licensed by the bar in that state.
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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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Apply at the US embassy in your country.
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Visit or contact the nearest United States embassy or consulate in your country. You will get the application form as well as the guidelines and rules and regulations to be followed. Look up the web also to see their website.
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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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Yes, you can specialize in international law.  Different law schools offer different specializations.  If you get your JD in Ohio, you can take the bar in any state in the country -- if you pass, you're licensed to practice in that state.\n\nIN RESPONSE TO YOUR E-MAIL:  Law schools offering specializations in international law include, but are not limited to, University of Wisconsin, Cornell, Iowa, Syracus, Harvard, etc.
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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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http://www.dcbar.org/\n\nIf the attorney is licensed in DC, ths is the place.
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I suppose would have to contact the nearest embassy for that. There are many in the US. The link below has info on them.
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There will be a lot of paperwork needed, so I suggest the first thing to do is to hire an agent to help you set up a business in the US. From business registrations to licensing to getting permits to work in the US, it is best to have someone who knows how to do it. There are some business lawyers who specializes in helping foreign companies set up shop in the US.\n\nIf you will also have personnel from India coming in to the US to run the business, I suggest getting an immigration lawyer to help you with getting the proper investors visa or work permits.
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yes.  Go to the pre-qualification site ....
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It's quite difficult, not impossible but with many restrictions regarding what cases you can cover. Not too sure if you're allowed to take the local bar exam. The following might be helpful: Role of a Foreign Lawyer\n\nForeign law firms and foreign lawyers practising in Singapore can not apply for a practising certificate, thus are not able to give legal advice on Singapore law. Foreign law firms and foreign lawyers wishing to practise foreign law in Singapore must be registered with the Legal Profession (International Services) Secretariat of the Attorney-General's Chambers. In some cases, foreign lawyers are employed in local law firms as consultants on foreign law practices. More information on foreign lawyers and foreign law firms practicing in Singapore can be found at the Legal Profession (International Services) Secretariat at: http://www.agc.gov.sg/lps/index.htm