International Law: J.D. vs LL.M Forum

[acerqueira11]

I want to work in International Law, and I am wondering if it is better to get my J.D. in International Law in the U.S... or go for my LL.M overseas? I understand I would have to get my LL.B before, so it would be added schooling, but would my job prospects be better to get my LL.B-->LL.M or just my J.D in international law?

If it helps, i want to do Human Rights law specifically. I double majored in Poli Sci and International Studies (yes two pointless majors), decent GPA, have some good softs, URM, and LSAT score is nowhere near where I want it to be.

Thanks guys!

[heythatslife]

It's not clear to me what your situation is.

But generally as a rule of thumb, a JD is much more advantageous for seeking employment in the US but requires you to commit 3 years' worth of time & tuition. It's hard for LLMs to find employment in the US unless they have experience that employers would find particularly desirable.

[acr]

I want to work in International Law, and I am wondering if it is better to get my J.D. in International Law in the U.S... or go for my LL.M overseas? I understand I would have to get my LL.B before, so it would be added schooling, but would my job prospects be better to get my LL.B-->LL.M or just my J.D in international law?

If it helps, i want to do Human Rights law specifically. I double majored in Poli Sci and International Studies (yes two pointless majors), decent GPA, have some good softs, URM, and LSAT score is nowhere near where I want it to be.

Thanks guys!

I can't imagine your odds of attaining "international human rights lawyer" are strong if that's the case

Achieving this fantasy would likely require Yale

Attending law school with the desire to go into "international law" in the context in which you're referring to is a scam and should not form the basis of a major life decision. Law is law is law.