[blindLaw] Doing LLM in the US

Sun Sep 1 20:19:27 UTC 2024

Thanks, Marcos - good to know about LSac. I will be doing IELTS test, so would it be as acceptable as Toefl by various universities? 

In terms of the accelerated JD or JD for international students, is it a program that can be taken along with an LLM? Or before doing the LLM?

Best,
Abdul

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> On Sep 1, 2024, at 11:10 PM, Marcos Rodrigues via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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:
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>> 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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