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Not just because they have a US degree. They have to become a member of the bar in Canada and meet their entrance requirements.

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Can a person with a Indian law degree can practice law in Canada?

nahi beta india mein practice karo canada mei kuch nahi rakha hai


Can a person with a law degree in Venezuela practice in Canada?

To practice law you must be a member of the bar. There is not likely to be a direct relationship between the laws of Canada and Venezuela, so taking the bar exam in Canada would require a lot of study.


Can a person with a UK law degree practice in Canada?

Yes you can but you must pass the imigration tests and must pass the bar exams and related exams to be able to practice


Can a person with a Indian law degree practice law in the US?

You would have to sit and pass the US law degree - which any other non-qualified person would have to do. Your Indian law degree would essentially be worthless.


What other jobs can a person do with a Law Degree?

Pretty much any job they want. There is no requirement to practice law.


Is a bachelor's degree required to practice law?

In Canada and the US, some law schools will admit students who have no formal university education, provided that the prospective student can demonstrate that s/he has the equivalent of a university degree through life experiences. Also, some law schools will admit students with exceptionally high marks before they finish their undergraduate degree. A bachelor's degree is not sufficient to practice law. You must have a law degree.


How many years does it take to acquire a law degree in Canada?

To become a lawyer in Canada, one generally needs to first earn a 4-year undergraduate degree and then a 3-year LL.B. or civil law degree, depending on the province where he or she plans to practice. That is a total of 7 years of study.


How long does it take to earn a master's degree for a lawyer?

To be an attorney requires more than a masters degree. An attorney has a doctorate degree in juris prudence which is a degree in the science and philosophy of law. It is the equvilent to a Ph.D which is a Doctor of Philosophy. How long does it take to get a degree in law? It depends on whether the student is full time or part time. The availability of money for school., etc, etc. It all depends. In actuality a person does not need a degree in law to practice law. If a person can pass the bar examination for their particular state they can practice law in that state.


Do you need a law degree to represent another person besides yourself in criminal court?

You'll need more than a law degree to represent someone else in court. You need a license to practice law.


Can Juris Doctor practice law in Canada or US?

JD basically means "went to law school". There are additional things a person has to do before they can practice law, such as be admitted to the "bar". A lawyer who is "disbarred" still has his JD, but cannot practice law without being reinstated.


What can you do with your law degree?

Generally, the holder of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree will use it to practice law.


What is jd?

"JD" could stand for "Juris Doctor," which is a professional degree in law. It is typically earned by individuals who want to practice law as an attorney.