i am a lawyer from the philippines, do i have to attend law again in the USA before i can take the State Bar?

Answer 1

I don't know what state you want to take the bar in, but the following is the requirement for CA:

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Foreign Educated Applicants
First time applicants whose legal education was obtained outside the United States and who have not been admitted to practice law in any United States or foreign jurisdiction must request an evaluation of foreign law study from the Office of Admissions to determine eligibility to take the bar examination. It is recommended that this be done before filing the application for the examination to avoid paying the application fee, a portion of which is not refundable if the applicant is not eligible for the examination. The following documents must be submitted:

An Application for Evaluation of Law Study Completed and Contemplated, with the required fee;

A detailed, course breakdown evaluation of all post-secondary education completed by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Committee of Bar Examiners;

Certified transcript of all post-secondary education, which must include the beginning and ending dates of enrollment, each class taken, the grade or mark received for each class, and the date the degree was awarded;

A registration application, with the required fees.

Note: Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by a notarized translation by a disinterested party.

http://calbar.xap.com/Applications/CalBar/California_Bar_Exam/default.asp

Answer 2

If you are a lawyer and you need to ask that question I wouldnt hire you. You dont even use a capital I.

Answer 3

as far as i know, you should have your credentials evaluated by an evaluation agency in the US. they will compare the number of units you've taken from your school to the number of units they require for law students in the US. the evaluation agency will inform you if you have the equivalent degree in the US.

Answer 4

oh goody! another lawyer! That's just what our country needs!Geeeeze!

Answer 5

it's just pretty basic....Philippines and US are two totally different country.....get that.....