The Informed LL.M. Era

Last night, Adithya Reddy posted on LinkedIn suggesting foreign lawyers practicing in the U.S. consider hiring immigration lawyers. You can read the full story here. Having worked with Adithya in my Pre-LL.M. Program for incoming UF Law international LL.M. students and regularly while he was an LL.M. student as the advisor for international LL.M. students,

Three Difficult LL.M. Expectation Fits

In my January piece in the International Jurist, I highlighted the five largest categories of foreign-educated LL.M. students I’ve worked with and spoken to over the last 12 years. You can check out the full article, “Balancing your purpose and the law school’s purpose for an LL.M.,” through this link. Category #4 , the one

Ignoring the Odds and Still Being Successful

Over the last month, I’ve focused on the connection between LL.M. programs and securing post-LL.M. employment in the United States. As I’ve said multiple times, the LL.M. degree is not a guarantee of a job in the United States. Advice in this series helps with maximizing opportunities and putting yourself in the strongest position to

The Three Types of LL.M. Programs for Maximizing U.S. Job Outcomes

Foreign-educated lawyers and law school graduates enroll in LL.M. programs for different reasons. Some are looking for an immersive and educational experience in the U.S. before returning home. Examples include Fulbright, government scholarships, and employer-sponsored program. Others hope to use the U.S. credential for better positions or better pay in their home jurisdictions. Others want

Add-Drop Week & LL.M. Students

Congratulations to all those who are starting LL.M. programs this week! You may have heard the phrase “Drop-Add/Add-Drop” being used. What is this? And what should foreign-educated LL.M. students be mindful of during this week (if it applies at your school)? Brief Summary Generally, “Drop-Add” is the time period when students may make changes to

The Career and Professional Development Side of the U.S. Law School Experience (Beyond Non-JD Head Start Series)

In addition to the academic side of the U.S. law experience, almost all J.D. students and so many LL.M. students are very focused on the U.S. job prospects. For foreign-educated lawyers enrolling in LL.M. and J.D. programs, the job after the degree is crucial. Indeed, it’s one of the first things (along with scholarships) people

The Academic Side of the U.S. Law School Experience (Beyond Non-JD Head Start Series)

The U.S. law school experience is intensive. For foreign-educated lawyers, that experience can feel even more challenging in some ways. For LL.M. students, the one-year nature of the LL.M. experience makes it crucial to “hit the ground running.” Today’s blog is about the academic side of the U.S. law school experience. The focus will be

August and New LL.M. Students

It’s August 1, which means we’re almost ready for the start of the 2022-23 academic year! I’ve seen a lot of posts on WeChat and LinkedIn as students are preparing for their LL.M. studies. This will also be the first time in a decade that I’m not preparing to welcome LL.M. students to a specific

LL.M. Initiatives

LL.M. students do not need to wait for their schools to set up programming to take part in great initiatives. I love to see when LL.M. students come together to work on projects. Depending on your law school and the type of project, the school may choose to get involved or not. Some schools may

Beyond Non-JD Head Start Summer Series

One of my 2022-23 projects is to continue to close the information gap for foreign-educated law students seeking to study in U.S. law schools. Beginning July 15, I’ll host a six week Beyond Non-JD Head Start Summer Series. This will be a free weekly resource for foreign-educated lawyers, law students, and others who are interested