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Becoming an Attorney in the United States: A Roadmap for Foreign-Educated Lawyers and Law Students

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 p.m. - 01:00 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 22:00:00 2025-09-20 13:00:00 Becoming an Attorney in the United States: A Roadmap for Foreign-Educated Lawyers and Law Students Are you interested in becoming an attorney in the United States but unsure where to start? Whether you are a law student or a practicing lawyer trained outside the U.S., this workshop is designed to help you understand the key steps needed to enter the American legal profession.In this practical and informative session, we will outline what foreign-trained lawyers and law graduates need to know about qualifying for the California and New York bar exams and pursuing a legal career in the U.S. Whether you are just starting to explore your options or already planning your next move, this workshop will provide you with the information and confidence to take the next step.DetailsDate: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Classroom A at McGeorge School of LawFee: $50 per personRSVPSchedule10:00 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. — Welcome & Introductions10:05 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Bar Exam in the United States:MPREMBEUBETimeline10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — California Bar Exam (structure, scoring, timeline, eligibility, application process)11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — New York Bar Exam (structure, scoring, timeline, eligibility, application process)11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Essay Example12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Q&A Panel12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Wrap UpQuestionsContact the Graduate & International Programs OfficeEmail | 916.739.7353 or 916.739.7019 3200 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA McGeorge School of Law McGeorge School of Law America/Los_Angeles public

Are you interested in becoming an attorney in the United States but unsure where to start? Whether you are a law student or a practicing lawyer trained outside the U.S., this workshop is designed to help you understand the key steps needed to enter the American legal profession.

In this practical and informative session, we will outline what foreign-trained lawyers and law graduates need to know about qualifying for the California and New York bar exams and pursuing a legal career in the U.S. Whether you are just starting to explore your options or already planning your next move, this workshop will provide you with the information and confidence to take the next step.