So why a lawyer from Europe couldn't work in USA with his education? Or could he? I've heard that it's becasue of the difference in legal systems. And American educated lawyer couldn't work in Europe?
But law is law?!
2006-07-27 09:25:18 · 2 answers · asked by rigasport 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I mean continental Europe ;)
2006-07-27 09:34:54 · update #1
US law is based on British Common law (except in Louisiana -- where state law is based on The Napolianic Code). Consequently, those trainsed in law outside of countries that have different types of legal systems are not experienced in American law.
In the US, you can practice law if you pass the bar exam. There are at least two states (Virginia and California) where you do not have to have a law degree to take the exam. In most other states, a law degree is needed. I suspect that someone with a degree from another country could take the exam. Unless he had a preparation in US laws, he would be unlikely to pass.
I know that someone with a law degree from the UK is allowed to take the bar exam in New York (I kow two people who did this). I don't know if someone with a law degree from, say, France could.
2006-07-27 09:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws are different. America has a written constitution, England does not. What is legal is one country is not legal in another, for example in the US you cannot gamble or dring in the street, in the UK you can walk into a betting shop and through the streets with a beer. Also, in the US you have to be a member of the Bar Association before you can practice law, you can't just come over and get clients if youre not a member. Hope that helps!
2006-07-27 09:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋