The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is generally considered an advanced, postgraduate law degree rather than a terminal degree. While it provides specialized legal knowledge and can enhance career opportunities, it is not the highest possible degree in law; that distinction typically goes to the Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D. or J.S.D.). Therefore, while the LL.M. is highly regarded, it does not serve as the final academic qualification in the field of law.
I think the JD is a first degree. It is a three year first law degree just as in Europe and Canada. The only difference is that most holders of a JD in the USA would have had a first degree in another discipline, sometimes completely unrelated to law. The LLM and SJD are terminal degree for JD.
By Shdsuper:I mean for example,one has got all the credits needed to get an LLM degree,and he has high marks of LSAT,can he apply to transfer to the JD program as a second year law school student?
To be a professor of law typically requires a law degree. An LLM is helpful.
That depends on the jurisdiction. Some places will allow you to take the bar exam without having a JD. You typically can't get an LLM without a JD.
To obtain a Master of Laws (LLM) degree with a focus on nursing, one typically needs to hold a law degree (JD or equivalent) and may pursue specialized coursework or research related to healthcare law, ethics, and policy that impacts nursing practice. An LLM can enhance a nurse's understanding of legal issues in healthcare, including patient rights, malpractice, regulatory compliance, and healthcare policy, thus equipping them to address legal challenges in their field. This advanced legal knowledge can also open opportunities for roles in healthcare administration, policy-making, or legal consulting within nursing and healthcare organizations.
The degree awarded upon graduation from law school is a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. Continuing on, you may obtain an LLM, which is a Masters in the Letters of Law.
The i-LLB Law Degree can be completed online, allowing you to earn a legal qualification whenever it is most convenient for you. LLM (Master of Laws) (Master of Laws).
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I am doing exactly that. I have an MBA and seven professional financial designations. I also work as a senior financial planner for the attorney general. The LLM in financial services and trust law will be very useful and will complement my management and investment background
J.D. (juris doctor) is the primary one. There is also an LLM (master of laws), which is a degree for someone who already has a law degree. This is either for a foreign attorney seeking a legal degree in the U.S., or for an area of specialty for an American lawyer (such as an LLM in tax law). There are even more advanced degrees such as the LLCM (Master of Comparative Laws) and SJD (Doctor of Juridical Science), but these are rather rare.
To practice law in the US, you need a US law degree. Foreign nationals who already have a law degree in their own country can apply at US law schools for their LLM programs. An LLM is a one year degree. After receiving an LLM, you still have to pass the bar in the state in which you wish to work. How you convince a big law firm to hire you is up to you. I'd suggest going to the most elite university you can (Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Yale, Chicago, or NYU are good options) or being at the top of your class.