how can i use my law graduate degree in the USA?

Question

i have just entered usa on a spouse of student i.e. F2 visa.i also have a full time mba degreee and subsequent work experience although not substantial.

both the degrees have been obtained in India and i dont want to practice with my law degree rather work as a legal advisor in companies.

Answer 1

First, you need to make sure your immigration status will allow you to work, period. I do not believe that student spouses are permitted to work, so you will need to look into that.

But in terms of actually putting your degree to use, that's probably going to be harder than it sounds. Your foreign degree won't really help you to pass the bar exam in any state, and unless you're from the the UK or a Commonwealth country, it's unlikely that you've spent much time with the Anglo-American common law tradition. The civil law traditions of continental Europe and much of Asia are dramatically different in both structure and procedure.

You will probably need to get a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree to be adequately credentialed and prepared to practice any kind of law in the US. Most law schools which offer the standard JD law degree also offer an LL.M., which is almost always earned by foreign students.

Your MBA won't necessarily provide you with any particular benefit if you're trying to get into the legal field. There are some lawyers with MBAs, but it's not that common and not viewed as a big advantage. You're probably find that it's a lot easier to get a job with your MBA than your law degree, as business doesn't require the same licensure or credentials as law.

Answer 2

The most affordable thing to do is to go to law school part-time while working full-time to help cover your expenses. Or you might consider going to a state funded university because they tend to be less expensive than private schools. Or a great option is to get a job at your school of choice and try to get accepted at that law school. This way you might be able to get tuition free or discounted as an employee.

Answer 3

you have to go through the drill once again in law degree there, if you intend to practice.otherwise i think the law firms should have opening in back office level.

Answer 4

fold it up very small and put under one table leg to keep it from wobbling

Answer 5

be a loier

Answer 6

Thanks, but we already have WAY too many lawyers here.