Many international law students are under the impression that they need to apply to smaller or less prestigious law firms, because the competition is insane and they stand no chance of competing against many other domestic candidates. Yet, speaking from personal experiences, I think you may be better off applying to bigger law firms.

Many people are surprised by how I cleared all the conditions for qualifying as a New York Attorney in just one year. In this article, I am going to provide you with the study schedule and methods I used to pass the July 2019 New York state bar examination. These techniques suit me as a test-taker, but it does not necessarily mean they suit everyone else.

At the beginning of my second year of law school, many of my classmates already got their first internship at big law firms or banks, but I couldn’t find any.

I remember I got my first-ever internship by cold-emailing a local law firm I found on the internet. I was invited for an informal interview. The partner liked my passion, and he decided to hire me as a part-time legal intern.

One of the most popular legal dramas of our time - 'Suits' - depicts the lives of top-paid New York lawyers with luxurious lifestyles, and it sparks many people's interest in a career in commercial law. While the show may not be a true reflection of the legal profession as a whole, the good news is that every one of you can become a New York-qualified lawyer irrespective of where you are from or currently reside.