I was wondering if there is a specific j.d. that is for international purposes (international law) and if you get a law degree from another country what is it worth in the us. and also what would happen per se if I got a j.d. in ohio and moved to FLA?
Just wondering if anybody knew, im interested in law as a college option.
Thanks
2006-06-12 08:11:36 · 2 answers · asked by ericpoeperic 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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.
IN 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.
2006-06-12 08:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by Inquisitor-2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Inquisitor is right. So long as your law degree is from an ABA-approved school you can take the bar exam in any state you want.. A foreign county's law degree has little value here, you can't practice unless you pass a state's bar exam, although you might not have to get a degree from a USA law school. You can also get advanced degrees (Doctor of Laws, Ll.D.) in international law from some law schools, but that takes 4-5 years compared to 3 for J.D.'s.
2006-06-12 16:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by AnOrdinaryGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋