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Is it possible to become an international lawyer through obtaining a Law degree first and then completing a Masters course in international law? Or is there another way that I can become an international lawyer?
Reply 1
Original post by J-SP
You don’t necessarily need the masters. A law degree could be sufficient.

But “an international lawyer” is a very broad and vague term. Law tends to be very jurisdiction specific, so although you could have a U.K. law degree that doesn’t mean you can automatically practice outside of the U.K.

Unfortunately there isn’t a universal legal system, and therefore no universal degree or masters.


So would practicing in another country mean an additional course or would I have to redo university there?
Reply 2
Original post by J-SP
Possibly. Depends on the qualification process for that country - some are more protective than others.

Sometimes it’s a case of taking exams in the country. Sometimes it’s a case of showing you have comparable knowledge. Sometimes it is doing further qualifications.


Thank you so much!

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