[blindLaw] Doing LLM in the US

[Marcos Rodrigues]

I used LSAC for my applications and found it accessible.

Did you already take the toefl exam? This will be your first step.

Another program you should consider is an accelerated JD or JD for international students that will take into account some credits you took in your home country.

Regards.
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> On Sep 1, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Abdulrahman Bagais via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Many thanks all for sharing your experiences and offering your help. For me at this stage, I am mainly trying to understand mor about the application process, how to build an excellent application, recommendation letters, deadlines for universities and how accessible generally the application process is…etc.
> 
> Any insights on these issues would be much appreciated.
> 
> Best,
> Abdulrahman
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> I obtained my JD from the Ohio State University, and I cannot say enough good things about my experience. Everything was accessible, and I was fully included in all aspects of the program. The same cannot be said about the universities where I obtained my undergraduate and graduate degrees before going to law school: Emory University annd the University of Notre Dame. Those places, though arguably more prestigious, made me fight tooth and nail for every accommodation I needed and went out of their way to make me feel like a second-class member of the community. I don’t no very much about Ohio State’s LLM program, but if you do consider it, please feel free to contact me off list.
> Best of luck with your decision!
> James
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>> On Sep 1, 2024, at 7:17 AM, Marcos Rodrigues via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good morning.
>> 
>> I did mine at the Ohio State University and liked it a lot. The school provided me with accessible materials and was very accomodating.
>> 
>> You should check the web site llmguide.com. It has a lot of good information about the schools and some discussion groups you might find interesting..
>> 
>> Feel free to contact me off list if you want more information.
>> 
>> Regards.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Sep 1, 2024, at 3:11 AM, Abdulrahman Bagais via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>> 
>>> I am planning to do my master’s in law (LLM) in either the US or the UK to start in autumn 2025.
>>> 
>>> I am currently a trainee associate at Kirkland & Ellis Riyadh office - in Saudi Arabia, and all big law here require an LLM from abroad for associate roles. I have started the process and the preparation to be ready to apply for admissions in the coming weeks. I started my research about the general process to apply for international students, but wondering if anything would be different for blind applicants. In general, I would be grateful for any advice/tips regarding the applications, choosing the university, general LLM or specialized programs, accessibility...etc.
>>> 
>>> If anyone in the same process/has gone through it, would be happy to chat and appreciate any insights on this – please feel free to message me off-list.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Abdulrahman
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