mfw TSR censors c.um
LOL. I didn't even notice.
What's an INGO? International NGO? If so, oh dear
You're right! INGO = international NGO.
You only need a GDL to practice law in the UK. Or needed. It doesn't matter what you study now that the SQE is being rolled out for post-2020 graduates.
I'm both comforted and slightly confused. Are they phasing out the GDL immediately or is it still possible to apply to these programmes for 2019-2020?
Chances are that you'll take a two year course that mixes the academic and vocational content together.
Do you know of any specific programmes like this? This sounds ideal!
The rule is that you don't need an LLM. However, I would check the websites of potential employers and see whether they express any preference for postgrad study.
Great idea, thanks!
The LLB leaves plenty of time for volunteer work. The BAs at Oxbridge, not so much (shorter terms, multiple essays a week, etc).
Having time to volunteer would be wonderful, but if an LLB is no different to an GDL and a GDL (or whatever is replacing it) would include both academic and vocational content, I'd rather save time doing that instead.
International law is horrendously vague and you might not be practising it at an NGO anyway.
True!
What area of international law are you interested in?
I'm interested in the law as it relates to sex trafficking and child sex tourism.
I think that you need a US LLM for Cali and NY. Not sure.
I'll check with the Cali Bar association, but this sounds right to me.
The SQE prep course will take min. 2 years to complete, the LLB is typically 3 (unless you wanna add fancy study abroad or language options).
Will the SQE prep course be replacing the GDL completely by 2019-2020? I haven't seen any of these programmes advertised but I have seen GDL law conversion courses.
There's no real equivalent to the JD in the UK. The LLB has a slightly different focus and is aimed at undergrads who aren't necessarily going into a legal career (most don't).
So, in order to qualify for anything in the US I should count on SQE prep + an LLM and then whatever training course the Cali bar is offering to international lawyers should I ever choose to return to the US?
Since it seems like you're in the dark,
How right you are lol
I'd suggest finding a place that will train you to become an international human rights or whatever lawyer (a solicitor, probably). I'm guessing that there are some boutiques in London that do that sort of judicial review/administrative stuff.
Would I be doing this for the SQE prep programme, concurrently with an SQE prep programme, or afterwards?
No idea about what you need to do to get rights before the ICJ etc.
Same.
Also do keep in mind that you'll likely be selling your soul out for cold corporate cash before you even get into the final year of your degree. It happens to the best of us.
I suppose it's possible (even probable) I'll sell my soul at some point, as passionate as I am about my cause. I have nothing against people who do this. Survival is important.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions!