Worth ten points ....... studying law ?

Question

i am english and definately want to practice law in CA but don't know how to go about it do i get my degree 1st in england and llb then go to california

or do i apply to uni's in CA after my alevels and go there and study - for how long

plz help me the best answer gets 10 points also if you have a goodish answer i will give you the thumbs up so you get a few points thanx in advance

Answer 1

I don't know how many times you are going to ask the same question, are you hoping for a difference response because you won't get it.

To study law in the United States you require a bachelors degree or equivilent, you will also need to take the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) in addition to this most universities will require you to write a personal statement highlighting your work experience, graduate study, personal strengths, or why you want to enter the legal profession. Furthermore universities will ask you to supply at least two letters of recommendation from professors or employers evaulating your analytical skills, writing ability, and/or personal integrity.

Now as I have said countless times to your past questions, if you study in the U.K. and obtain your LL.B it is possible for you to then study in the United States for an additional 1-2 years to gain an LL.M.

The cost of studying in a law school is on average $35,000 per year just for tuition, this cost does not cover living expenses, so you are looking at around $95,000 for two years of study including expenses.

Upon graduation (obtaining your LL.M) you would then need to sit and pass the bar exam in the State of California. This requires further testing such as taking the first-year law students examination, then the bar exam and then the MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsiblity Exam).

Now if you forgo you option to study for the LL.B in the UK, then you will have to complete a bachelors degree program here in the United States (4 years of university) before you are eligble for admission to a law school. The cost of a four-year bachelors degree varies from $18,000 to $45,000 per year.

Either way if you plan to study in the United States you need to apply to universities while you are still in the U.K. If you are accepted you then need to apply at the U.S. Embassy in London for an F1 (student) visa in order for you to study here in the States.

Answer 2

The person before hit most of the points, however.

I would strongly suggest going to the US for university and majoring in something like Criminal Justice, or Government, because those departments often times have some sort of law class requirement. Then from there you can follow the person before me statement. I think going to school in california would be the best bet. The CA bar is the hardest bar in the country. (if you look at % pass) Just a heads up.

Answer 3

Studying law in the US typically requires a bachelor's degree, LSAT scores, and other admission requirements. You have two options here. You can either get your law degree in the UK and then apply for an LLM (Master's in Law) at a Californian Law School, or you can apply to a US university right now (your A-levels may allow you to get credit for certain courses and enter as a sophomore - second year student), major in anything you find interesting, enroll in a pre-law program, take the LSAT and apply to law schools. If you want to practice law in California, you may want to only consider law schools in California. These schools shall prepare you for the CA bar exam. Also, keep in mind that there is an online law school that allows you to sit for the CA bar exam.

You should take into account several factors in order to make a decision - cost, location, family, friends, university size, career opportunities, etc. Law school is very expensive in the US, so if you can save up some money by staying in the UK during your undergraduate studies, then that would be an advantage for you. If money is not a factor, then I would say apply to US universities. If your ultimate goal is to practice law in California, then you should probably start getting acquainted with the American culture and way of life.

Good luck to you!