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Hello,

I am a law graduate from the Philippines. I intend to take the New York Bar Exam next year (July 2015).Can you kindly advise as to what type of visa is needed for me to take the bar exam?

Is it possible to apply for work in New York City while waiting for the New York Bar Exam? Is it easier to apply for work (i.e. paralegal/legal assistant/legal secretary) online or there in the US?

Hoping for your response!

Thank you

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Hi,

I only have a B-2 visa. I was wondering if this is already sufficient.

Hi,

With a B-2 visa, you can take the exam. You can apply for jobs.

You can not work on a B-2. The employer will have to get you a work visa. However, the U.S. Has an oversupply of lawyers. You will have to have extraordinary skills to get a US job offer from a large firm that get you a work visa.

Best of luck

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Would be a good idea to look at doing your LLM somewhere in the USA if you wanted to look at having a better shot at practicing law here. Each country practices a different kind of law, and it is very hard to come to the USA take the bar exam and get hired. Aaron is right to many lawyers right now. Even lawyers who graduated from top schools in the USA are struggling to find work here.

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Thank you aaron2020 and confusedtinybird!

So, it's actually better to take LLM first before taking the bar exam? In the event that I take LLM first, I should come in on a student visa right?

What do i need to study and work at the same time?

I am sorry. I am very new at this. Thanks!

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Thank you aaron2020 and confusedtinybird!

So, it's actually better to take LLM first before taking the bar exam? In the event that I take LLM first, I should come in on a student visa right?

What do i need to study and work at the same time?

I am sorry. I am very new at this. Thanks!

You can only work limited hours on campus with permission. It's unlikely that you will find an on campus job at most law schools.

If you want to go to school here, you have to have $40,000 for tuition for an LLM.

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Hello,

I am a law graduate from the Philippines. I intend to take the New York Bar Exam next year (July 2015).Can you kindly advise as to what type of visa is needed for me to take the bar exam?

Is it possible to apply for work in New York City while waiting for the New York Bar Exam? Is it easier to apply for work (i.e. paralegal/legal assistant/legal secretary) online or there in the US?

Hoping for your response!

Thank you

LLB? Is that enough, to take the exam? In nyc?

cannot work unless cr-1 visa holder.

b-2 sufficient to come into usa and sit for exam. Cannot work legally.

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Get a transfer with your current employer?

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Hello,

I am a law graduate from the Philippines. I intend to take the New York Bar Exam next year (July 2015).Can you kindly advise as to what type of visa is needed for me to take the bar exam?

Is it possible to apply for work in New York City while waiting for the New York Bar Exam? Is it easier to apply for work (i.e. paralegal/legal assistant/legal secretary) online or there in the US?

Hoping for your response!

Thank you

Hi,

I'm also a law graduate from the Philippines. I have not taken the Bar. Currently based in the UAE as a legal consultant. I would like to take the NY Bar. Have you received any confirmation from the NY Bar committee that you are allowed to take the Bar with an LLB degree without being a lawyer? I would greatly appreciate a kind response. I have been searching answers re this matter and have also written to the NY bar but have not received their response yet.

I hope to hear from you. Thank you and Good luck!

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aspiringlawyer   0

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Hi,

I'm also a law graduate from the Philippines. I have not taken the Bar. Currently based in the UAE as a legal consultant. I would like to take the NY Bar. Have you received any confirmation from the NY Bar committee that you are allowed to take the Bar with an LLB degree without being a lawyer? I would greatly appreciate a kind response. I have been searching answers re this matter and have also written to the NY bar but have not received their response yet.

I hope to hear from you. Thank you and Good luck!

Hi cheenee!

Yes, we are allowed to take the NY bar with an llb degree without being a lawyer in the Philippines. However, we have to complete an online Foreign Evaluation Form. I already signed up for the evaluation though I still have to submit my documents.

You can look at this for more info: http://www.nybarexam.org/Foreign/ForeignLegalEducation.htm

Goodluck to you too :)

You can only work limited hours on campus with permission. It's unlikely that you will find an on campus job at most law schools.

If you want to go to school here, you have to have $40,000 for tuition for an LLM.

Thank you.

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The NY Board of Law Examiners require lawyers from foreign countries to obtain an LL.M. degree from a U.S. law school in order to qualify to sit for the NY bar exam

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