Should I get an LLM (Masters of Law)
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- Wondering if you should spend another year in law school to get an LLM degree? The Legum Magister, or Masters of Law, is a degree that many lawyers pursue in the hopes of getting a better job. Learn why you might want to consider this advanced law school degree.
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Professor Beau, your channel has always been helpful and inspiring for me. This video really helped me in reflecting on how soon should I apply for an LL.M program, and the prospects of having an LL.M degree. Thank you Professor Beau.
Great video idk how this isn’t the top video when searching in this topic. Very clear.
I appreciate that!
I’m Canadian but did my LLM overseas, very different from what you describe in the US. Only the top professors teach the LLMs overseas. In Canada the LLMs were in my seminar courses.
Thank you I am French a'd and I was wondering if I should take that cursus but thanks to you now I made my decision
One nice situation is people who have STEM background who want to work in Patent Law. The USPTO only requires a bachelor's in science or engineering to take the bar and you don't need a JD. So to learn the law, getting an LLM in patents or IP may be the best way (and cheapest) to learn the law and learn how to work as a lawyer for those who don't need to spend 3 years in Law school.
That works as long as the law school doesn’t require an applicant to have an LLB or JD first.
Thank you so much for this information. Do you have any videos about the LL.Ms online programs available? Thank you!
I know exactly what specialty LLM I want and the school (not taxation). I also am a huge proponent of having an employer pay for the degree (my company paid for my MBA although I paid for my JD), but the challenge is finding a job with a rich education reimbursement program. Many companies will pay only a small part of a LLM, which ranges anywhere from $40,000 to $65,000 (for the 1 year program). I am not going to take out any student loans at my age, so this is a tricky situation. I suppose it will be a dream for now.
Debt is rarely a great option, especially for an LLM. When I was in DC getting my LLM, many of the large law firms paid their attorneys to get an LLM, at least if they were already practicing in the area. In many ways, this is ideal, not so much from a cost perspective but from an educational perspective. It's great to have some practical experience while in the program--you get much more out of it that way.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR NICE VIDEO,
I AM A LLM HOLDER, WHAT NICE PAYING JOBS I CAN WORK AT, THANK YOU
Professor, kindly tell me what are the frequently asked questions in Law Phd intrerview?
Profesor, I am an Argentinian law student and it is my goal to practice law in USA. Could you do a video about foreign lawyers, how to get a job, and everything else related to the subject. Thank you so much in advance.
Same, I am from Germany ant also would like to practice law in the US!
@@_DPOY_ If you really want to work as a lawyer in the US, you should pursue a JD.
Unless you are in tax, admiralty/maritime, or some other niche field, the only reason to get a LLM is to upgrade your alma mater. It’s not about the classes. You can learn any area of law by reading hornbooks and secondary materials. No substitute for actual practice.
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Awesome video on the LL.M Degree. When can you do a video on the J.S.D. OR S.J.D. Degree?
I was thinking about it-maybe this summer.
@@Learnlawbetter Awesome! I would love to know more about your progress and experience with that journey!
Thank you so much for this video Professor Beau! I have a question, I am trying to decide which would be the best option for me (I am graduating next spring), either going to Law School and I would like to do a concentration in Intellectual Property and Privacy Law, or get a Masters of Science in Jurisprudence, I would like to know if getting a MSJ is worth it or I should just go straight to Law School. I am in my 30s, I work as a Contract Manager at my current company and I am graduating with a BSBA in Organizational Psychology and Human Resources Management. Thank you in advance.
The MSJ is, at most schools, where students take JD classes but don’t get JD credit. It isn’t designed for those that plan to go to law school. It would add a year of studies with not much benefit.
Hi! This video was so helpful. I’m graduated in law school in Brazil and now I’m residing in the US and wanted to keep studying here. I considered the LLM so that I could sit for the bar.. I don’t have plans to work here as a lawyer só the idea was to sit for the bar and work in a different area - maybe as a consultant or any other area related to communication. Do you think I should just do a different masters?
If you don’t plan to practice law I don’t see the value in the LLM.
Could you possibly do a video over the different types of law and the pros and cons of each? I recently looked into law a career and I am undecided as to what work I would want to be doing.
That would take hundreds of videos. There are thousands of different specialties. For example, I was a tax lawyer. But I specialized in state and local taxation. And within my sub-speciality there were dozens of different sub-sub specialties.
Thanks for the great video. Could you please explain why LLM in tax gives more advantages than others say corporate law, securities law or commercial trust law? Is it because tax concepts are harder to self learn?
It’s because so many people earn the tax LLM that firms don’t need to hire tax associates with only a JD. I suppose the same thing could eventually happen with the other specialties.
This is very interesting for someone who is studying law in a civil law country (switzerland). We have to have a masters degree in law in order to be able to specialize into a lawyer. And it isn't called LL.M. but M Law. An LL.M. here is a masters degree on top of your common masters degree in law if that makes sense.
So here, the first law degree is the JD (or LLB in the UK). Then there is a one year specialization in the LLM. Sounds like you've dropped the Latin in Switzerland. Thanks for watching, and for the comment. I always like to know how legal education operates in other countries.
Hello professor, great video! I am a foreign medical graduate. I am interested in obtaining a law degree. I am not sure which path to take or what program to start with since I have been told of different options such as a JD, LLM, mixed degree etc. would the LLM degree suit me? or would I need to complete a JD school first?
To practice law in the United States you need a JD--that is the first law degree available in the US, while the LLM is the second degree. If you want to practice law in another country, there are different paths for those that already have one degree. For example, in England there is a one year program if you have already earned another college degree.
I’m sorry about your eye Professor Baez, I hope you feel better! I’m hoping for a summer associate position after my 1L at Wachtell Lipton In NYC, would a joint JD/LLM program be a competitive choice or would a JD program with a specialty in business or securities suffice? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank You!
Most firms hire primarily those with only a JD. As a rule of thumb an LLM is equivalent to about two years of practice. I would look at the credentials of lawyers at the firms you wold like to work at and see if they have LLMs. If they don’t then you know that the LLM is not important to them.
Hi Professor! I’m a practicing Attorney in my country(Liberia), a common law jurisdiction. Owing to huge US influence, our laws modeled after US constitution. Statutes. US courts’ precedents have the force law in our system.Our law school admits only candidates who have earned at least an undergraduate degree, but law graduates are awarded LL.B, instead of JD. I’m moving over to live in Detroit, MI. Kindly advise me choosing between JD and LLM. My undergraduate degree is in Math and Physics.
You need to check with the Michigan Board of Bar Examiners and see if they will recognize your degree.
Hi, Beau
Thank you very much for this informative video.
I have a questions, Is an LLM a good option for people with previous business education?
I have an undergraduate from a French Business School and a Master in Procurement, I am currently working as an Procurement Specialist.
I feel like having an LLM (in contract law) could boost my career and provides me useful knowledge. As a buyer, I deal with contracts every day and even if law degree are not a requirement in my profession, I feel it can differentiate me from other candidates.
I don’t know if it would help you with your career. But if you decide to pursue an LLM then I would look for one that is closely related to what you are doing now. Not one in sports law or something else that is unrelated.
@@Learnlawbetter many thanks for your answer.
Hi Professor! I’m currently deciding between an LLM in Transnational Arbitration at Sciences Po I got into for next year or an International Tax LLM at Vienna University of Economics & Business. I like both fields of law and want to internationally orient myself by studying in abroad for the degree but not sure which to do. Any suggestions to consider/opinion? Thanks!
Just make sure those degrees will help you find work in those fields. You can do that by looking at the credentials of lawyers who are working in the field and see if any of them have those LLMs.
Thanks for the great video, I've been very interested in pursuing Real Estate Law. Do you reccomend an LLM for Real Estate Law?
An LLM provides someone with the equivalent of about two years of knowledge picked up in the practice of law. If you want knowledge then it could be useful. But I don’t know if many firms are looking to hire someone with this credential.
Can you talk about the LSAC GPA calculation vs regular GPA when applying for law school?
I know that LSAC uses there own formula to standardized grades, but I've never spent anytime examining the system. I do know that they don't include grades you earn after you graduate, which keeps people from trying to improve their GPA after graduation.
Professor, thank you so much for the video! Can a graduate of University of Wisconsin- Madison take a bar exam in other states like California and Illinois? I’m curious since you mentioned that graduates of LLM from foreign countries may take the bar in some states.
You must receive a JD from an ABA accredited law school, like U of Wisconsin, to take the bar in any State.
@@Learnlawbetter thank you so much!
I got a LLB from the UK and currently working in a legal department in a listed company doing mainly contracts and compliance work. Thinking to get LLM so I can sit for the Bar. I am interested in Commercial and Technology law. Would you recommend me to just do LLM or 2 years accelerated JD if I only want to work as a Corporate Counsel in a company but not in a law firm?
I would think that the JD would be more valuable for someone that wants to work for a company. I suspect that companies hire people with credentials that they understand, and a foreign LLB with a local LLM is different. Also, keep in mind that the law school’s ranking is important.
Its so interesting to learn about USA's law education system. I'm a lawyer from Brazil. Here, the law school takes 5 years and is a undergraduate program.
Who wants to became a lawyer have to apply for the BAR exam, wich is national. If approved, We can practice in any braziliam state that we want.
Some students wants to become Judges or Prosecuters. in those case a public exam is necessary. usually its take 3-5 years of studies, after the conclusion of law school, to be able to be competitive in those public exams.
I, for instance, had the interest to be a Professor. So I've graduated in a small private law school. After became a lawyer, I've get a 1,5 year criminal science program and then a 1,5 year digital law program. Now im about to finish LLM in Law and Public Policies. I wonder if a would be able to find a job in the US with my qualifications.
I really enjoy your videos, please continue the excelente job!
Interesting approach to licensure. Thanks for sharing about the system in Brazil.
Hi professor. Thanks for the info. I have a few questions. I earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Texas (where I'm currently living) but I would like to get an online law degree from from a Mexican university (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in the US). Would it be accepted to get an LLM degree in the US or for being an online degree will not be valid? The other question is. Having a degree from the US would exempt me of doing the English exam? The last question is. Is it possible to do a LLM in immigration law and doing it would give me the possibility of practicing in this field?
Thank you!
Each State has its own rules for allowing foreign lawyers to practice law in the US. Some States require that you earn a JD from an ABA law school, some will let you sit for their bar exam with a foreign law degree, and some will allow you to sit for the bar exam after earning an LLM from and ABA law school. It shouldn't matter that the Mexican law degree is online, at least in those States that don't require a JD. You should check with the State where you want to practice law before you begin.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you!👍
Professor Beau, I'm an American citizen but I studied my law degree in Mexico. Right now I'm looking forward to do an LL.M degree and then do the Bar exam, but I'm not sure is the right path for me. Do you have any recommendation for me as a foreign lawyer but with an American citizenship?
Professor, great video! Very informative and I’m glad I came across it. I’m currently about to graduate law school and was considering an LLM in IP law. I’m from a city where IP law is not prominent (there are some prospective jobs but not much). I’ve been told by attorneys I work with that experience might be more valuable to gain after graduation instead of another degree (that I could work my way up to bigger firms eventually). However, I am interested in gaining more knowledge in IP law and also believe the credential could assist me in finding a job in the field outside of the state I reside in right now, more specifically in an area where IP law IS prominent. I have been going back and forth on this decision for quite some time. Any thoughts or opinions when it comes to an LLM in IP law? (Not patents). Thanks! And again, great video!
If you can get a job in the field then the job probably makes more sense. But if the LLM is the only way to get your foot in the door then that seems to be the route you should take.
I did a bachelors in international Relations, and now I have to choose whether I want to do a LLM in international law, or a Ma in human rights... I am admissible for both but have no clue which one is smarter, I can’t be a lawyer in my country (Netherlands) anyway without a LLB. What would you think?
I don’t know which would be better. In the US and LLM degree is for lawyers. Not sure how potential employers will view it.
Dear Professor, Is LLM in UK extremely difficult for a bachelor degree in other subject rather than in law? What would you recommend if a non-law background to study the LLM in the UK? Suppose I've got the offer from the law school for LLM, do you suggest me to go? What preparation do I have to make? Thank you.
It depends on the school. Some programs are designed to accommodate non-lawyers and others are not. The latter are more difficult for non-lawyers.
Posted at 4am for me, just in time to start my day :D
So as a foreign lawyer that wants to practice Law in the U.S, would you recommend taking the LSATs and entering a J.D. program instead of applying for a LLM? Thanks for the video!
The US JD will open up more doors, especially if you attend an elite law school. Many of our 50 States require the JD and don’t accept foreign law degrees, even if they earn an LLM in the US.
@@Learnlawbetter thanks! Then I will strive to get into one of those J.D. programs!
Dear Professor, this was very helpful. I have completed my LLM and looking to do a PhD in Environmental Law from USA so that I can receive best of training in research. Am I eligible to pursue PhD in USA or I have to go through a JD first and then apply for PhD?
It appears that you are eligible since you have an LLM. By the way, American law schools don’t offer PhDs. We offer the SJD and JDS. These are PhD equivalent..
@@Learnlawbetter Thankyou! This is immensely helpful.
hey!! i'm an environmental lawyer, looking on pursuing an LLM 2023, where did you do your LLM? was in environmental law? or general LLM?
I received my LLM in tax from Georgetown.
I’ve already got a job for after college and law school, but they offer me the opportunity to get a LL.M. whilst at law school (it’s the UK!). Is it worth it? Or is it just extra work for no real reason?
The credential will look good on your resume. Take the opportunity, especially if they are offering it to you.
hey, i would be really appreciated if you talk about the posibbility that foreigns lawyers have to stay in the USA working after getting an LLM. I´m about to get my law degree here in Argentina and i want to persue an LLM and after that stay working in the USA, maybe there´s a chance for the people like me to work with a lawyer without beeing one in your country! Thank you for your videos they are really helpfull!
I'm not sure there is much of a demand for foreign lawyers in the United States. The foreign lawyers I've met are all working on earning a JD so that they can practice in the US--their foreign law degree isn't in demand. Also, keep in mind that there are more US law school graduates than jobs, so that makes it even harder for a lawyer from another country.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you very much for your answer!, i´ve been digging and found that the ways to work in the USA for foreign lawyers are becoming a foreign legal consultant or giving in-house counsel servicies to companies who might need advising in any subject.
Great video! What camera do you use?
I use the Sony a6000, but many cameras are of similar quality. What matters is learning how to use the camera you have.
hi there!
I just got done with my LL.B from India and further want to pursue LL.M from Canada.
with no in hand practicing experience, would it be a fair option?
I am moreinto LL.M in Common law or Immigration and Refugee Law.
If a USA citizen obtain LLB from UK’s prestigious law school and LLM from USA’s prestigious law school, what are the chances to get a job into top level law firm in USA?
It would still be hard, though not impossible. This person would have a sense of the common law but not have some basic knowledge taught in a JD program. Yet graduating from Oxford would look great on a resume.
sir, i'm from India and i wanted to go for public international Law, so what do you say about that?
So If I am about to graduate from my Undergrad (in international politics) I was planning to go get a Master in Law then after than get my JD. After doing some research I learned this is the wrong order. Does it really matter what order I get it in?
The LLM builds on what you learn in the JD. The JD provides the basis of the law, and the LLM is a one year program that focuses on one area of the law. So get the JD first.
Is the International Tax LL.M. at Vienna University of Business and Economics good?
Hello professor, I am at the end of my Real Estate and Valuer degree in the uk and i will be inducted into RICS. I would like to follow property law as a master so i can sign my own contracts, what you think should i do
Hello Professor,
Thank you for this amazing video!,
I am following a UK llb degree (im doing it from my home country). I'm a second year student.
I want to know the avenues after the llb. I have an idea to follow a llm . will it be possible ?
Thank you🙂
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Do some research on what degrees lawyers have in the country where you want to practice. If you don't see many LLMs, then ask yourself whether it's worth the time and effort. However, there is value in learning more, but approach it from that perspective rather than the education helping you find a better job.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you so much professor 😊
I'll contact you if I have more concerns .
I am almost completing my LLM and looking for a fellowship in IP law or Business. Any suggestions on organizations/ law firms?
Sorry, not my area of expertise.
Hi professor, thank you for the video but may I ask, as a foreigner who wants to get his llm and phd in the US for academic career, what is your advice for me in general like which college or what to consider while applying or anything ? (PS; I would like to get my degree in contract law)
You will want to find out what the law schools in your country will value. I suspect everyone knows Harvard and Yale, but imagine that even lesser law schools will get you an academic job back home. Do some research and see where current academics in your country went, if they attended in the US. It may be that the credential is what they are after and that the prestige is less important. After all, at some point they might not appreciate how US law schools are ranked.
I am from Asia. I have a plan to study in Europe. The language that I'm fluent is English only. should I study LLM in Norway (university of oslo- IT law) or Belgium (university of ghent-international business law) ? which one is better?
Sorry, I don’t know which one is better.
Professor , I am getting enrolled into a JD program Canada after the completion of my BA Pol Sc .I want to be a public prosecutor . Is an LL.M after my JD necessary, or is the JD enough for the criminal law field?
Don't bother with an LLM for criminal law. Think of an LLM as one more year of the JD program, but all of your classes in one area.
@@Learnlawbetter
Sir so will I be doing reasonably well in criminal law field with a jd, without an LL.M?
No need for a criminal law LLM.
I currently reside in the US but I have a foreign law degree and I have a prior sociology degree which allowed me to do my law degree via the graduate route which took 3 years. In order to sit the bar exam, will I still have to do an LL.M.? My career interests are in the international law field.
Each State has different rules. I believe some States will allow you to sit for their bar exam with your current degree. For example, I think Wisconsin will.
@@Learnlawbetter thank you. Do you think an LL.M. would be necessary if my interests are international law? And also I am interested in taxation law. Would you say it's a challenging aspect?
You don’t need an LLM for international law. And yes, tax is a challenging subject. I took a couple of tax courses at a local college before taking it in law school. Lots of rules, but definitely can be mastered.
@@Learnlawbetter thank you so much. Your videos are so informative and your responses are very clear. Much appreciated
Thanks .
What about Juris Doctor.
Is it equal PhD? If not , what the difference between them?
How many years after LLM ?
The JD and PhD aren’t equivalent. The JD is the first legal degree in the US and is earned after a bachelor’s degree. After that is the LLM, and then finally the SJD.
SJD abbreviation for what ? and is it equal PhD?
Thanks
That is the PhD equivalent-I have a video coming out on that in May.
Professor I’ll be doing my LLM in International Corporate Law from UK. How will I be eligible to become a solicitor in UK itself and being a foreign student do I have any scope or not?
Sorry, I don't know much about the licensure process in the UK.
Hello professor, my goal is to get LLM in criminal law; I am foreign, but I live in the United States, only I have a TOEFL test, but I was a lawyer in my country. Also, when I went to UCI California, they told me only we need TOEFL about 100 scores, and it cost me about 70,000 dollars.
Is this right? Can I study the LLM program without doing LLB?
Each law school has its own admissions criteria. So you need to contact each program.
Hi, professor, does one need to pursue JD first before she or he pursue LLM? If one does not have a JD but wants to become a tax attorney, what is the best route? Thanks
To become an attorney in the United States, you need a JD. So to become a tax attorney, get a JD.
How useful is a foregin LL.M. degree(UK) to a United States Engineer without a JD?
It will help you understand some area of the law better. I would pick an area that is close to what you currently do. It won’t though allow you to practice law in the US.
@@Learnlawbetter will it allow me work with a US law firm in any capacity? For example as an expert consultant?
An LLM, as a rule of thumb, provides someone with about two years of actual practice experience. An LLM does not make anyone an expert. So when a law graduate also gets an LLM, an employer gets someone with SOME experience, but certainly not an expert. Expertise comes with decades of experience. Even someone with a PhD is not an expert.
I am starting my law degree this september in paris but my goal is to work in the US. Can the LLM in the states that allow forgein lawyers to take the bar exam help me achieve my goal and will my salaries differ than people with a JD even if I take my LLM in top unis?
I don’t know about salaries. Also, practicing law in the US depends on the State. In some states, you will need to earn a JD degree.
Sir few are saying LLM is already PG and again MBA won’t be any useful coz I completed LLM in Corporate law and further planning to do MBA in finance and marketing ... so again MBA com’s as a PG program ! My doubt is what can I study after LLM rather PHD and MPhil ..!? Is PG diploma in law after pursuing LLM is worth and what do I benefit from it ?
You need to first think about the kind of job you want and then look at the credentials of those working in that field. Many students get more education thinking that will help them find a job, when often that isn't the case.
In the tax world, are JD/LLM's paid more/viewed in higher regard than CPA's in general?
CPAs work in accounting firms and they do much more planning. Law firms do more litigation. But accounting firms do hire many LLMs to work in their advising departments. I don’t think one or the other is viewed more favorably within an accounting firm, though only CPAs can become partners-tough for almost anyone to make these days.
@@Learnlawbetter Thanks for the help! One other question out if curiosity, do you ever see lawyers do like a masters of accounting program to earn the CPA credential? I know many do before becoming a lawyer but I'm specifically wondering if you've seen any do it as a lawyer.
A few friends who have both credentials now hide the fact they are CPAs. This is because lawyers at the law firm then come ask them accounting questions, which they can’t bill-was cutting into their productivity.
Hello sir, what do you think abt joint or dual 3.5-4 years JD/LLM programs offered by various universities?
You need to ask yourself whether that extra credential will help you meet your career goals. For many, it doesn’t.
Is the JD higher than the LLM? Why do some JD holders in academia hold themselves as Doctors and even equate their JD to PhD?
A JD is a professional doctorate and is not equivalent to a PhD. However, college accrediting agencies, when determining the number of PhDs at a college, allow the college to treat the JD like a PhD. I have never seen a law school professor refer to themselves as a doctor. The LLM is the next degree after the JD or LLB in England.
I have actually seen such practices in some colleges and it may create ambiguities if these accreditation agencies keep up with such policies or assuming parity between JD and PhD. What happens when JD teach outside law school example in education or sociology departments? Does the JD hold parity with those holding PhD in education or sociology? I think there should be some clarity. I know the highest degree in law is the SJD or PhD in law. Thanks very much for your explanation and insight.
I’ve seen this as well at colleges-outside the of law schools in other departments, like political science. It’s not illegal to call oneself doctor, though I don’t think it should be done. But that’s only my opinion.
@@Learnlawbetter I also agree since it may be interesting to have an SJD on faculty in a sociology or political science department and there are also JDs and another faculty with LL.B. with LL.M. on same faculty. How do we place all of them on an academic qualification scale 😀
l am an african based in africa . and l have an LLB from an african institution and work for an organisation that fights for the rights of persons with disabilities and women in Agriculture. l would like to pursue LLM in disability law in UK or lreland or Georgetown or agriculture law(which l am struggling to find universities that offer) .does my LLM make sense as l want to use it back home. Also was thinking maybe a LLM research is better than taught but can not find disbility program only in MA. Please advice accordingly .thank you
In the United States, almost every LLM is course based and not research based. This is because they tend to be taught by adjuncts, and teaching is much easier for them. As to whether this makes sense, you need to determine whether other lawyers back home have this credential and whether employers would view it favorably.
@@Learnlawbetter also Professor what can one do in this instance. l am a firm owner ,decided to start one after my LLB.its only about 6 months old. only cater for grassroots hence we function on donors.l have an opportunity to go for masters to start September 2020 and pursue an LLM in Disability rights and l am the executive director there.Or invest the masters fee into the firm.please advice
Only you can make this decision. What I can recommend is that you stop and ask what you want to do with your life--sounds like you've done that already. Second, then ask yourself whether an LLM will help you accomplish that goal. More degrees don't always lead to better career outcomes, though they certainly can.
Hi, Professor, if one wants to become a tax attorney, wha is the best route? Does he or she need to get JD first then get LLM or just LLM is sufficient? Thanks
The JD is the degree needed to become an attorney.
Would you recommend getting a LLM if your undergrads GPA is not ideal and then apply to law school?
Law schools look primarily at undergraduate GPA because that is what is used for law school ranking purposes. With a high LSAT, maybe a law school would look at the LLM grades to gauge potential for success in the JD program.
Is it a good choice to pursue LLM in Taxation/IPR/Business laws in Canada/UK for an Indian LLB graduate?
It all depends on where you will practice law. If in India then I’m not sure how that credential will help much, but do some research and see if other lawyers hit LLMs in those countries. I would not get the degree in those countries with the expectation that you could immigrate-that might not happen.
What about MJ(Master of Jurisprudence) or MLS(Master of Legal Studies)?
Those degrees tend to be designed for those you do not have an LLB or JD.
I am currently pursuing a MLS. Would this degree further my career as a Paralegal? Is this degree really worth it?
There are no education requirements to become a paralegal-a firm can choose to train someone if they so desire. A paralegal degree, or an MLS, demonstrates to a firm that you have some knowledge of the law. I don’t think it will hurt, but probably not help much.
Can an English language and literature graduate, study masters degree in law and become a lawyer?
In the United States you must have a JD degree to practice law. And if you are from a foreign country then you must have a law degree as your first degree.
Hi, I'm a student from Vietnam, I would like to ask if I could study law in the US and is it possible for me to get into top universities or get a job afterward?
While it is possible for an international student to attend a top law school in the US, it requires nearly perfect undergraduate grades, a nearly perfect LSAT score, and a very high TOEFL score. As to staying in the US afterwards, you would need a work visa-hard to get for lawyers.
Learn Law Better thank you very much, because I’m still in high school, however, I really hope to get into a law school in the US and eventually get a job and live there. I hope to know more about the process and how should I start from now to achieve my dream. Thank you so much
In the US, you must first get a college degree. After that you apply to law school, which is a graduate program.
@@LearnlawbetterSo, before going to law school, I must have a degree in America, right?
No, you can get a college degree anywhere in the world, but the degree has to be equivalent to a US degree. Many degrees around the world qualify. But getting a degree in the US will help you learn English.
Hi sir, can an BA student Persie LLB and start his or her career in law right away? Or do you really need an LLM to become a lawyer?
The LLB is the first law degree in most nations that follow the British model. That should be all you need to become a lawyer in those countries. An LLM is a specialty degree for those that want more knowledge in a specific area. For me, I wanted to practice tax law, so pursued an LLM in taxation. But that wasn't necessary for practicing law. Though I found it useful to have an LLM in finding someone interested in hiring me.
@@Learnlawbetter thank you so much sir 😊
Professor,which LLM can one do when some one is in the money transfers such as western union, stock exchange field.also which LLM is best for those in conveyancing or deceased estate,wills area
For estates and wills, I have seen a few LLMs that focus on that area. But make sure that potential employers care about the LLM--many don't. As to the other area you mentioned, I don't have any familiarity with LLM programs that would prepare you for that field.
@@Learnlawbetter in simple terms professor are you saying LLM are not important or necessary. What can one then do with the LLB ?is that enough
It's not that an LLM isn't important, but most people enter into a program that won't help them achieve their ultimate goal. Many believe that more degrees means better job outcomes, and that isn't always the case. What someone should do is stop and reflect on what they want to do and then find out of an LLM will help them. And by help, I mean be a significant factor in someone hiring them. For me, my tax LLM was essential in getting a job. But in other fields the LLB might be enough.
Learn Law Better yes that is so true but in my case would it be better to invest in my 6 months law firm financially than academically since l am the director
Lisa, I learned years ago to never give a direct answer to this type of question. No one should tell you what is or isn't best for your life. I can help you with understanding the questions you should ask, but ultimately this is your decision. Here is a technique used by many successful people. Get two sheets of paper and on one page write "pros" and the other "cons." Next, force yourself to spend 10 minutes writing down every possible pro, and then another 10 minutes with the cons. Next, arrange them in order from top issues to bottom issues. Finally, compare the two lists. This should lead you to a logical conclusion.
Don't forget to add emotional items to the list, if any. This could include something like "I want the prestige of another degree" or "I will feel unfulfilled in life if I don't get an LLM."
Hello, How will LLM Digree in corporate and commercial law could benefit me for becoming international business lawyer
As a rule of thumb, an LLM provides the swivel ant of about 18 months to 2 years of experience. The real question is whether a potential employer will view the credential as valuable.
Hi Professor, great vedio. I am a foreing lawyer with over 15 years experience, and am a U.S. citizen. I passed CA bar and am applying for 2021 LLM in order to practice law in U.S. . I wonder which specialization is better choice for job in the U.S.. Since I have practiced in corss-border capital markets, I plan to work in Biglaw firm in future. Do you think I have oportunities to be hired by Biglaw firm? I applied GULC LLM in Fiance & Securities. I think my working experience and my resources shall be valuable to firms compared with new JD grads. Otherwise, I would choose jobs in company. I applied USC LLM in Privacy Law & Cyber Security. Which career path it better based on your experience? Thank you. Alice from California.
I wish you well, but I don't know enough about how BigLaw will view your application.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you for reply. I do US IPOs for foreign companies. It's very rare specialization area and aslo requires ecnomics background. And I have master of Economics, major in Finance. So, compared with new JD grads, I have more valuable if I earn LLM in Finance & Securies from T14 law school. Additionally, US JD grad only get basic training to be a lawyer, basic thinking mindset and learning, reseach skills as a lawyer. All lawyers in different counties are required to have same basic skills, whatever common law countries or not, and experiences are more important for lawyers than degree. Basically, if I pass CA bar for start study of LLM, I have basic understanding US law system. Through LLM, I learn specialization law. So, I do not know why foreign lawyer with LLM degree and practice experiences cannot get a job in law firms if language and working visa is not problem, especially in international business.
Would an LLM be worth it for an HR professional, especially those who are exposed to immigration, discrimination, employment and medical leave issues?
An LLM is basically comprised on 8 classes--four classes each semester for two semesters.You need to ask yourself if it is worth taking those 8 classes and whether the degree will make you more marketable. An LLM is generally more valuable at the beginning of you career, but as you get more experience it begins to lose its appeal.
Can you talk about future for intellectual property LLM ?
Most law firms are desperate for STEM majors who are also lawyers. I would do some research into the firms you are looking to work at and see if anyone has an LLM.
So question, what if I wanted to do international law? Will I need a J.D. or LLM?
To practice any area of law in the US, you get a JD. There are a few exceptions for foreign lawyers.
Em completed LLM degree but I have no any job tell me how I do
Professor, thank you so much for the information.
You said that foreign lawyers had trouble finding jobs at American law firms. Do you think that's still the case for a lawyer that speaks 4 foreign languages and English? Would it be easier for that person to find a legal job as an in house lawyer?
And, would it be possible for that person to get into real estate law and/or tax law in the US?
Is there any other professional path that you would suggest for someone with that profile?
Thank you very much.
Knowing a foreign language isn't that important for most lawyers, unless you are doing criminal defense work and need to talk to clients. Even with international work, important documents are translated into English. I suppose knowing a foreign language can help a little bit, but it's not the main criteria that law firms use to hire attorneys. My sense is that most law firms want lawyers with a JD from the United States, because they have been trained in the US legal system.
Then, of course, are the visa requirements. It will be difficult for a foreign lawyer to get a job permit. Not saying that this is impossible, just hard. The few foreign lawyers I've known were getting the JD's so that they could get jobs in the US--they were not successful with their foreign law degrees.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you very much for the information¡ I really appreciate it
the factors seem to be centered on getting an LLM to enhance job prospects. Maybe i am stupid but what about getting for nothing more than the pursuit of knowledge?
Ideally that is why we all should seek education. But most people are looking for a return on investment.
Completely agree with what you're saying but you can become a member of your local library instead of getting an LLM if its only in pursuit of knowledge
The LLM is also a credential. When looking for a job it helps a bit. But if your only goal is more knowledge then read the great works, like Shakespeare and Plato.
Good morning professor
I’m S.Samuel from India
Completed my BABL Hons and LLM program !
I would like to pursue MBA program too
Is it worth ? What are my options after MBA with LLM ?
Hard to say. Many students think more education is the solution, and if often isn’t. I don’t know of law firms that are looking for someone with these two degrees. It probably won’t hurt your chances of getting a job, but most likely won’t help either.
im nurse, finishing up my MPH
now i wanna do LLM in Health Policy
Make sure that the degree will help you. Getting more degrees isn't always the answer for a better job.
Great video! I'm a foreign lawyer also a American citizen and in order to practice here I'm enrolle for next semester on LLM, but I was thinking about to take LLM in entertainment, art and sports. Do you recommend that program? Also, which class do you recommend to take at LLM that help me with JD? Thanks from Miami
Too many variables in your case. Issues: how many people want to hire a foreign lawyer. How marketable is the LLM. Sorry I don’t have any answers for you.
@@Learnlawbetter let me explain better. First I'll take LLM in order to take JD. But my question is if I should take a specialization at LLM? Thanks
Why would you take an LLM first if you are planning to get a JD? Sounds like you should get a JD and then decide if an LLM makes sense for you.
@@Learnlawbetter The university has that program in that way. LLM+JD for foreign lawyers. Also the JD is accelerate, but first we should take LLM.
Thank you for all the videos! I have a question. Would you recommend a student who is a CPA to pursue LLM in taxation? I want to practice in international taxation, and wanted to see if the LLM would be worth the cost. Thanks again for your great contents!!
An LLM provides someone with about two years worth of knowledge picked up in practice. I would think that an advanced tax degree would be beneficial for someone who wants to practice in the field.
professor what’s the difference between pursuing PhD in India and Abroad !
Is abroad phd impact more than Indian phd ?
Kindly clear my doubts !
It depends on what the employer is looking for. Will they value a PhD from abroad, or will they ignore it. Ultimately it comes down to perceived prestige of the degree granting institution. A degree from Harvard or Oxford will be recognizable, but I don’t know how they will view lower ranked law schools.
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How hard it is to find a job for someone that has a LLB in his home country and wants to complete a LLM in US
Right now there are more lawyers than there are legal jobs, so even graduates from US law schools can't always find jobs. This means you will be competing with that pool of students. Also, employers might prefer to hire lawyers trained for three years at a US law school, rather than someone with only one year training at a US law school. There there will be the issue of obtaining a work visa. What I would suggest is that you look carefully at the job statistics provided by the law school you are thinking about attending. Ask them what percentage of their foreign graduates got jobs in the US within a year of graduation.
Would firms look more favourably towards foreign students with a JD?
The important thing is where you earned the JD, not that you are a foreigner. But if there is a requirement that a law firm apply for a visa on your behalf, then that makes a candidate less appealing. Keep in mind that the US has an oversupply of lawyers right now.
Learn Law Better thank you for the reply! So does that mean going to a T14 is an absolute must for international students?
Not necessarily, but it helps. The problem is that attending a US law school is not an automatic path to a US job. A potential employer would have to get a job visa for the foreign born lawyer, which can be hard. Especially since there are many unemployed US lawyers.
Please advise sir,
I'm a llb graduate in india and doing job in one of the prestigious law firm here, i have 2 year experience and i want to migrate to a foreign country and my choices are CANADA/UK/USA.
So will a llm from the country i want to migrate to help in getting job ?
Additionally I'm a multilingual, i know English, Hindi and currently on B2 stage of French. So being a multilingual will help me getting a job especially in canada french regions ?
Canada is probably the most immigrant friendly. Multilingual skills are not valued much in the US practice of law--we only use English in court. You might want to reach out to a Canadian law school and ask them the question about the LLM. Canada, the UK, and the US are full of lawyers, so there isn't really a demand for more lawyers from abroad.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you for the help !! One more question out of curiosity that have you seen any increasement in the salary after the LLM or it doesn't make any difference?
I don’t have an answer for this. Sorry.
Is a Masters in Legal Studies worth it? And what is the difference between the LLM and the Masters in Legal Studies?
Thank you for your time!
The Masters in Legal studies is generally a degree for those who don’t plan to practice law. At most law schools, this means placing students into first year law classes but not giving them JD credit. An LLM is a one year program after you graduate from law school.
@@Learnlawbetter What is a Masters in Jurisprudence? is that worth it or not?
Thank you for your time.
A different name for a masters in legal studies.
Can you be a law professor with just a JD?
The vast majority of law professors only have a JD in the United States.
Hey Prof Baez what do you think of masters in Health Law?
I don’t know enough about it to give you advice.
@@Learnlawbetter Thanks. I appreciate your honesty.
Superb dear sir
Professor what is the scope of doing LLM in criminology?
I don’t know, but they should have that on the website of the program you are looking at.
Overall we shouldn't go for an LLM. But can we go for an MBA after LLB?
I don’t know how much value an MBA brings to a lawyer. I suppose it gives a lawyer some background on business, but ultimately it’s not connected to what lawyers do.
@@Learnlawbetter ok 👌
@@Learnlawbetter what would u suggest?
I believe that someone should have a good understanding of why they want an MBA. I suspect that most people get the second degree with some vague idea that it might help them. Find out from those that have both degrees whether it has helped or not.
What's you're opinion in the LLM IN INTERNATIONAL TAX AT NYU ?!
NYU has the top LLM program in the country. Can’t really speak to the international tax aspect, but people will recognize NYU.
@@Learnlawbetter thank you for you're time professor :) !
What is your take on masters in immigration law?
You need to talk to immigration lawyers and see if it helps get a job. But all my students that went into the field just started practicing right after their JD.
For LLM student lsat is mendatory??
No
Sir if I get ll.b degree from another country and i will prefer for doing ll.m in Canada. So any job prospects for me after completing my ll.m in Canada. Ple sir give me guide line.
I don’t know the Canadian market. But I understand they are more open to immigration than the US.
Sir I'm a B.com student from India .Can I do my masters in law from uk ?.....
That won’t help you get a license in the US. I’m not familiar with UK licensure requirements.
@@Learnlawbetter ok Thank u sir
More harsh reality. The LLM is only of very limited use. Most are regarded as an attempt to upgrade graduation from a lower level JD school. He is right there. In tax, arguably the most useful, that degree has the usefully life span that of only a few years given the rapid changes in tax law. The rest are, as he indicated, are of little use. It is not, however, as he claims that the LLM is not necessary to teach in law school, it is that the JD program professors have an ingrained resentment to anyone with a higher law degree.
For foreign aspirants, you need to know that most foreign law schools do not recognize any SJD or the like from US law schools. They know that the SJD is not the equivalent of the PHD. That may change in time, but that is the situation now.
As for the LLM from a US law school, the foreign law schools consider the LLM only an extension of the JD and nothing more. They do not consider the LLM as any kind of academic degree. The LLM is a practical degree, addressing issues that arise in litigation. Such as, will a Japanese court recognize and enforce an US court's punitive damage award? The answer will give the lawyers in the US practical knowledge how to litigate and present their case. That issue is not appropriate for a PHD dissertation. The PHD must advance theoretical knowledge. Some SJD programs might do that as well, but the program itself is not at the level of the PHD, and graduates may not call themselves doctors.
Most applicants to SJD programs are from other countries, where they go back to and teach at the university level.
Cornell or duke llm?
Both are great schools. Might check the US News and World Report ranking to see if one of them is ranked slightly higher. Both are nationally ranked. Duke is warmer in the winter.
Duke LLM or Berkeley LLM?
Not sure there is much difference between these two choices. I’m guessing Duke will open more doors on the East coast, and Berkeley the West coast.
In general, I would say Berkeley.