From Foreign Law Degree to New York Lawyer

New York may be possible for some foreign-educated applicants. But the route depends on your degree, country, documents, and evaluation. Get our free guide before you spend money on an LL.M. or bar prep materials.

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    General information only. Not legal advice.

    Tom Plan, Esq.

    New York licensed attorney

    The New York Advantage

    I’m a New York attorney, foreign-educated, and I successfully navigated the path to New York Bar admission. I help people understand whether the New York Bar can become part of their own story — as a prestige credential, a career advantage, or a relocation pathway. Before you spend money on bar prep or an LLM, you deserve clarity about your roadmap.

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    • Eligibility and Admission
    • Common-Law vs Civil-Law
    • LL.M.s
    • BOLE Evaluation
    • Common Mistakes
    • Next Steps