WHAT: The University of Miami School of Law is hosting two online information sessions, one in English, "Paths to Practice Law in the U.S. - Studying and Practicing Opportunities for Foreign Lawyers," and one in Spanish, "Vías de Acceso a la Práctica del Derecho en los Estados Unidos," for foreign-trained lawyers about the study and practice of law in the United States. Learn answers to common questions from foreign lawyers, such as:
- Can I use my law degree to practice law in the United States?
- What is the Bar exam, and what do I need to do to take it?
- What is the difference between an LL.M and a J.D.?
- If I want to practice law in Florida and I only have an LL.M., what are my options?
- What are the LSAT and the TOEFL?
During the online session, information will be offered on the different degrees offered by Miami Law, including, the Masters of Law, which allows the foreign lawyer to sit for the bar in some states, with the New York Bar being the most common; Masters of Law with Intensive Legal English (LL.M. + Intensive Legal English), for those who need to improve their proficiency in legal English; and the Joint J.D./LL.M., a joint degree that allows its graduates to sit for the bar anywhere, including Florida.
WHO: On hand will be Carmen Pérez-Llorca, assistant dean for International and Graduate Programs, director of the International Graduate Law Programs, and Lecturer in Law; Yasmina Assis, associate director of IGLP International Graduate Law Programs, Lecturer in Law, and LL.M./J.D. academic advisor; and Jian Gou, IGLP program manager.
WHEN: SPANISH-Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or ENGLISH-Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the program at yassis@law.miami.edu or 305-284-5402, or register for the Spanish session or register for the English session.
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The University of Miami School of Law’s mission is to foster the intellectual discipline, creativity, and critical skills that will prepare its graduates for the highest standards of professional competence in the practice of law in a global environment subject to continual ― and not always predictable ― transformation; to cultivate a broad range of legal and interdisciplinary scholarship that, working at the cutting edge of its field, enhances the development of law and legal doctrine, and deepens society’s understanding of law and its role in society; and to fulfill the legal profession’s historic duty to promote the interests of justice. www.law.miami.edu
