I am very interested in practicing some form of international law after graduation. Right now I am considering International Business (tax, M&A, capital), International Trade, and International Arbitration.
My first question is which of these fields allows the highest potential for being able to work overseas?
Second, starting out/if I stay in the US do I have to live on the East Coast to practice these fields or can I live in California?
Third, which curriculum should I take in law school? Should I take specifically "International" classes or should I focus on US law, since as a US lawyer working abroad I am advising on US law. What interests me the most is the internationally based classes though.
Fourth, I am pretty good at Spanish (but probably unable to write a business contract) and I would like to learn a new language. I have narrowed my options down to Portuguese and French. I would love to work with Europe (French), but I also have strong Miami connections and can speak Spanish. I also feel that the supply/demand ratio for Portuguese is very favorable. Is French important for European work/which language should I choose?
Finally, which of these fields is the easiest to break into/incorporate into a legal practice? My family runs a big regional law firm and I want to expand it internationally.
Thank you!
International Law-Curriculum, Location, and Practice ?s Forum
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collier94
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Re: International Law-Curriculum, Location, and Practice ?s
Probably east coast.
