[blindlaw] Questions about universities in the US

[Gerard Sadlier]

I am not personally planning to pursue an LLM in the US at this time
but I would be interested in an account of the supports available to a
blind student and how these would be funded for an international
student, who would presumably not get US government funding?

As a general comment Marco, I would look first at what the school
offers and decide on a list of the schools you would like to attend,
based on what specializations they offer. Then focus on supports,
costs etc.

Certainly outside the US (I am in Europe) rankings matter more than
one would think, perhaps much more than they should.

Would I be right in thinking that large US firms are really hireing on
where a JD was completed and what school you did your JD in, rather
than LLM results?

G

On 1/12/13, Fred Wright Lopez <fwlopez at comcast.net> wrote:
> There are many LLM programs of study, but the starting question is what do
> you envision doing with a LLM degree?   Are you interested in an academic /
> teaching career?  If so, in the United States or elsewhere?   If so, than I
> would argue that the reputation of the school and it's LLM program will most
> assuredly factor into the hiring process.   If you want an LLM in tax law
> than it may not count as much but would still factor in to hiring and
> promotional opportunities.
>
> By way of background, I attended UCLA and UC Berkeley as an undergraduate
> and UC Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall) for my JD degree.  Although I graduated
> many years ago did not purse an LLM I am familiar with the LLM program at
> Berkeley Law School.  The LLM program at Berkeley is world renown and highly
> competitive.   Many of the LLM students who come to Berkley are interested
> in teaching, technology / business or judicial administration careers.
> Several LLM students are on foregin government or US State Department
> sponsored programs.
>
> Although lost my vision several years after graduating from Boalt Hall I
> remain in close contact with the University on issues of disability and
> access for students.   The law school has had previous JD students who are
> blind and visually impaired.   There are great support systems for students
> on campus and in the community at large.
>
> An additional aspect of any LLM program is not just course offerings, but
> access to professors and the make up of the LLM class.  Basically, will you
> make the kind of  contacts in an LLM program that will benefit you
> throughout your legal career.
>
> I hope these commens of of some assistance.
>
> Federico (Fred) Wright Lopez
> Boalt Hall "79
>
> On Jan 12, 2013, at 11:43 AM, Marcos Rodrigues wrote:
>
>> thanks Adam, I will search tis school.
>>
>> Enviado via iPhone
>>
>> Em 12/01/2013, às 17:06, Adam Zimmerman <adam.zimmerman719 at gmail.com>
>> escreveu:
>>
>>> Marco,
>>>
>>> Certainly a good question. With an LLM the rank of the law school matters
>>> far less than it does for a JD. I base that statement on my background as
>>> a legal recruiter working externally with large firms prior to law
>>> school. I attended Suffolk University Law School in downtown Boston which
>>> has a highly regarded international LLM program though the law school is
>>> ranked in the third tier by US News. I had a lousy undergrad experience
>>> with respect to accommodations for students with visual disabilities at a
>>> prestigious liberal arts school that does not have a law school and I was
>>> thoroughly amazed at the quality and attentiveness of the Office of
>>> Disability Services at Suffolk Law provided. I could not have asked for
>>> better partners in my legal education. They went above and beyond on a
>>> regular basis to ensure I had all my books in digital format and worked
>>> with me to deal with any concerns professors might have had. As a result
>>> of Suffolk Law's experiences with me as a law student I am proud to say
>>> they have had at least one blind or visually impaired student
>>> matriculated in every graduating class from 2010 to the present 1L class
>>> of 2015.
>>>
>>> I hope that's helpful.
>>>
>>> Adam B. Zimmerman, Esq.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 12, 2013, at 1:01 PM, Marcos Rodrigues <mrodrigues81 at hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi listers:
>>>>
>>>> I am thinking about taking a LLM in the US next year and would like to
>>>> know about good law schools in the US.
>>>>
>>>> I also would like to know (if you do not mind answering) in what law
>>>> school did you take your law course degree and post graduation degree or
>>>> LLM?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers.
>>>> Marcos Rodrigues
>>>> mrodrigues81 at hotmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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