One of the biggest reasons people go to law school is "because you can do so many things with a law degree". For most of these people, this translates as "I really don't know what to do with my life, and going to law school will postpone that decision for at least three years." Frankly, we couldn't think of a worse reason to go to law school, or become a lawyer. If your goal in life is to do something other than practice law, go ahead and do that something.

No, we recruit people from a wide range of disciplines, not just law. However it is preferable to have some legal training or an intention to pursue some training/education in this regard. See similar questions...

Thomas Jefferson's flexible curriculum offers a three year full-time program and a four year part-time program. The academic year consists of two semesters. Full-time students typically take five courses per semester, while part-time students take three. Students may accelerate graduation by one semester by taking additional classes offered during the summer. See similar questions...

The School of Law offers a two year conversion course intended for non-law graduates or law graduates from other countries who wish to acquire a thorough grounding in English Law. This conversion course is a postgraduate law degree - the MA in Legal Studies. For more information, please consult our section on postgraduate taught degrees. The School of Law University of Bristol Wills Memorial Building Queens Road Bristol BS8 1RJ Tel: +44 (0)117 954 5356/5329 Fax: +44 (0)117 925 1870 See similar questions...

Yes. Prior to enrollment at our law school, a student must have received a baccalaureate degree from a four-year accredited institution. You must have completed the equivalent of 90 semester hours. See similar questions...

advanced degree in law might be helpful in particular fields (tax comes to mind) where specialist learning can be important. Getting one can also provide important assets other than the degree itself -- time to do the advanced professional writing that is now a virtual requirement of entry to teaching at many if not most law schools, and an opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with particular faculty members who can be helpful to you in your search. In some countries (e.g. See similar questions...

No, you do not need a law degree. While it could be helpful during the contract process, it is not a requirement. Yes, but for most of the countries in which IMG operates, some immigration and/or work permit regulations apply, and where work permits are needed we have to follow strict guidelines and be able to make a strong case as to why we need a foreign national rather than hiring in-country for the position. See similar questions...

No, MJ graduates cannot practice law or sit for the bar examination with this degree. If you are thinking about becoming an attorney, we suggest you thoroughly research attending law school to get a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. The admissions process for the J.D. program at Loyola is completely separate from that for the MJ program. Further, you should be aware that the American Bar Association guidelines forbid courses taken at the MJ level to be applied towards a J.D. degree. See similar questions...

Yes, but only for relevant specialist coursework programs. In some cases, you must have a degree related to the discipline. No. If you do not have a law degree you can only apply for the relevant specialist coursework programs. In some cases, special permission is given to undertake a unit outside of the specialist coursework program’s core areas. See similar questions...

Not everyone who takes a law degree becomes a solicitor or a barrister. However to become a solicitor you must take a course called the Legal Practice Course ("LPC") and to become a barrister you must take the Bar Vocational Course ("BVC"). This happens after you have completed your degree. See similar questions...

No. The MSL is not intended to prepare students for the JD degree. However, students who successfully complete courses in the MSL program will have a better understanding of law than people who have not. If they eventually do enroll in a JD program, the MSL experience might prove beneficial. See similar questions...

The short answer is yes. The long answer depends on the state and the type of cases you want to mediate. To explain: parties to a dispute can contract with any mediator they wish in most cases, no matter the qualification requirements set out by the courts. In this way, a mediator with any background could mediate. However, it's extremely difficult to get started in the practice. See similar questions...

No. Although Almeda confers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, we do not offer the field of medicine or law. This applies regardless of the amount of prior experience obtained. See similar questions...

Applicants ordinarily hold a first degree in law from an accredited institution outside the United States. The law degree should be the equivalent of the JD or LLB degree. Applicants who intend to sit for the New York bar exam following graduation should be aware of the requirements of legal education before applying to take the New York bar exam. Rules for admission of attorneys who studied law in a country other than the U.S. See similar questions...

If you hold a professional degree (such as in law or medicine), you are exempt from completing the GMAT requirement. See similar questions...

The MSL is for people who work with lawyers. Many corporate managers, auditors, CPAs, government employees, and others regularly work with lawyers or work with the law. They may be involved in real estate transactions, labor negotiations, financing arrangements, and similar dealings requiring frequent contact with lawyers. See similar questions...

Randford University awards a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, but we do not offer doctorates of any kind. Medical and law degrees fall under doctorates and cannot be awarded. However, we do offer up to a Masters degree in many disciplines. See similar questions...

Yes, a J.D./LL.M. dual degree program has recently been approved. Fifteen quarter hours (10 semester hours) of approved course work in the Graduate Tax Program are accepted toward the 90 semester hours required for the J.D. degree. For more information, click here. See similar questions...

According to Article 20 (3) of the Regulations Applying To The Master And Postgraduate Programs In European Union Law, International Law And Comparative Law “Applicants who have relevant professional experience and hold a non-law degree, as well as candidates with Bachelor of Law qualifications lower than the standard set in art. 20.2 may exceptionally be admitted to the Master Programs”. Click here to see the complete Regulations. (link to the Master Regulations of the program) See similar questions...