As a top law student from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, I’m considering taking my academic pursuits to the next level by pursuing an LLM at NYU. With dual citizenship in Chile and the US, I’m eager to tap into the opportunities that the US legal market has to offer. But, I have some questions.
After completing internships in tax law at prestigious law firms in Chile, I’m confident in my practical experience. However, I want to know more about the US job market and how I can increase my chances of success. Specifically, I’m curious about:
* What types of law firms might be a good fit for someone who excels academically in a top LLM program like NYU?
* Are there particular practice areas where LLM graduates without prior legal work experience have better chances of landing good positions?
* Is it common or even possible to gain admission to NYU’s LLM program without any professional legal experience?
* How can I maximize my chances of success in the US market, coming from a top foreign university, without a JD or prior US legal work, but with US citizenship?
I’d love to hear from those who have experience with the US legal market or have gone through a similar journey. Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.