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Rutgers Law School - Camden & Newark Juris Doctor in Foreign Lawyer Program
Rutgers Law School - Camden & Newark

Juris Doctor in Foreign Lawyer Program

Newark, USA

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Sep 2024

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    About: The Juris Doctor in Foreign Lawyer Program is designed for international attorneys looking to gain knowledge of US law and qualify for the bar exam. The curriculum covers essential legal principles and skills necessary for practice in the US legal system. Students will focus on areas like civil litigation, transactional law, and legal research.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. This program also prepares students to take the bar exam, paving the way for legal practice in the US.

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Introduction

The Foreign Lawyer Program creates an opportunity for those who have earned a law degree abroad and practised law outside the United States to receive up to 28 advance standing credits, earning a J.D. degree upon completing 56 credits within two academic years.

In general, students in the program first take all first-year required courses. Those students with suitable prior academic experience may obtain an exception, at the vice dean’s discretion. The remaining credits will be earned through elective courses depending on the student's interest.

A successful participant in the Foreign Lawyer Program receives a J.D., which qualifies the student to sit for the bar exam in any American jurisdiction. Rutgers Law School does not currently offer a one year LL.M. degree.

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