Shipping Law Forum

[McLusky]

I'm some ways off of law school (2-3 years), but I'm definitely interested in Shipping Law. I was wondering if you guys can help me out with two questions.

1) Just how niche of a market is it?
2) Who are some big firms that even have a Shipping Law practice?

Any help would be much appreciated, and thanks for your time.

[ruski]

i think seward and kissel but can't remember

[dsl2011]

can't say for sure, but i think most firms that do a lot of shipping law also do a lot of bird law and space law.

hth

[stormy]

http://www.blankrome.com/index.cfm?cont ... &itemID=50

blank rome ,brah--double check chambers for more firms

--not really a niche if you're on the coasts--if you're in flyover country, you'll probably be hard-pressed to find firms that do this

[The Valkyrie]

would this fall under maritime law? ive never heard of shipping law.

[McLusky]

would this fall under maritime law? ive never heard of shipping law.

It would, apologies for the mix up.

http://www.blankrome.com/index.cfm?cont ... &itemID=50

blank rome ,brah--double check chambers for more firms

--not really a niche if you're on the coasts--if you're in flyover country, you'll probably be hard-pressed to find firms that do this

Thanks a lot. Will check it out.

One more question, if you guys have the time. If a firm in London is my ultimate goal, like Ince or Holman, Fenwick and Willan, would it be possible to lateral into a position there if I start off practicing in a different area? I know I'm getting way ahead of myself here, and again, thanks for the responses.

[McLusky]

can't say for sure, but i think most firms that do a lot of shipping law also do a lot of bird law and space law.

hth

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[The Valkyrie]

dont firms in london usually hire english lawyers? it might be pretty tough if you're going to be educated in the US.