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, 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 you can, but you must pass a qualification test conducted by the Bar Council of India for this purpose. For detailed information on the recognition process, and the list of UK Universities that the Bar Council recognises, visit the Recognition of Foreign Degrees section on the site. See similar questions...

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...

This depends on the type of practice. If you are a business lawyer, and representing a lot of small "Mom and Pop" concerns, you almost certainly can work out of your home. Your clients will appreciate that you have reduced your overhead expenses as much as possible, and can provide them with services at a discounted rate. Many of them will be home-based businesses as well, and it's always a good idea to look as much as possible like your clients. See similar questions...

Burnout is a serious risk for lawyers. Lawyers have among the highest divorce, drug abuse, alcoholism, clinical depression and suicide rates among all the professions. A lot contributes to lawyer burnout: The surest way to avoid burnout is to make sure, before you become a lawyer, that your love of the law exceeds your fear of not having a "balanced" life. See similar questions...

The death of the "solo practitioner", like that of Mark Twain, is greatly exaggerated. Thanks to the personal computer, e-mail and the Internet, solo law practices are thriving as never before. A solo practice can give you the freedom to manage your time, as you are no longer accountable to other lawyers and there are no "minimum quotas" for billable hours. You can work when you like, as long as you like. Depending on the type of practice, you may be able to do business from a home office. See similar questions...

Yes. Successful completion of the JD licensure program at IUCOL qualifies the student to take the State Bar Examination. Upon successful passage of this examination, the student becomes a member of the California State Bar and may practice law in California. See similar questions...

In British Columbia, every member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia is qualified to practice in all areas of the law. Most lawyers focus on areas of interest to them and prefer to practice in only certain areas. From 1980, when I qualified to practice law, until 1987, I practiced both as a solicitor and a trial lawyer in most areas of the law. Since 1987 I have practiced primarily as a solicitor. See similar questions...

Collaborative Law Practice is a dispute resolution process that provides an alternative to conventional litigation. Both parties are represented by counsel, but the parties and their attorneys agree, in writing, to attempt to settle the matter without litigation or even the threat of litigation. Both parties also promise to take a reasoned stand on every issue, to keep discovery informal and cooperative, to retain experts jointly if they are needed, and to negotiate in good faith. See similar questions...

Only members of the State Bar of Texas and other persons who comply with the Texas Supreme Court's rules regarding the practice of law may practice law in Texas. The Texas Board of Law Examiners is responsible for reviewing the character and fitness of an applicant for the practice of law in Texas. See similar questions...

The UPLC is a committee appointed by the Texas Supreme Court. There are nine members who are lawyers and non-lawyers. The members serve for three year staggered terms. Click here for a list of the committee members. See similar questions...

Mr. Dassow handles legal cases in the Tarrant County, Dallas County, Denton County, Collin County, Parker County, Wise County and the surrounding metroplex areas in the state of Texas. See similar questions...

My practice focuses on providing advice and counseling to companies and individuals in the technology field, relating to their business in the industry. I do not take on projects that are distractions to the goal of practicing 100% technology-related law every day. I believe this benefits my clients. See similar questions...

I was a litigator, handling disputes and matters heading to court. My clientele included the largest and best-known brokerage, investment banking, insurance and other financial firms on Wall Street, in matters commonly involving hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars. See similar questions...

The hope is that it will be of assistance to attorneys in all areas of practice. The regulation will allow attorneys to hire regulated paralegals knowing that they have a basic minimum standard of education and continuing education. See similar questions...

Collaborative lawyers who have undergone similar training organize themselves into practice groups as a way of ensuring a common basis of professional training, understanding and trust between the practitioners. They frequently meet as a group to problem-solve and discuss unique issues that may arise in a collaboration. This enhances their ability to work together to assist their respective clients when the negotiations become difficult or emotionally-charged. See similar questions...

YES Once you have finished your studies you can practice as a Counsellor/psychotherapist in all walks and manner of situations. These include public authorities, in the community and voluntary sectors in specialised institutions or in private practice. All counsellors must adhere to the National Counselling Institute of Ireland code of ethics are required to carry full insurance and be supervised under the guidelines and provision of the institute. 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...