Temporary work in the USA?
Sep 25th 2012, 3:01 pm
#31
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
I do agree with what you are saying. It's just at the moment I know 2 individuals in different relationships who are seriously unhappy following 20+ years together. They had 15 good years, and now both are heading for a messy divorce, but I'm sure they don't regret those first 15 years.
I moved in with my hubby within 1 week of starting to date him, 16 years later we are still going strong. There are lots of other people on here who have jumped in feet first and its worked out.
I'm just in one of those moods at the moment where life is for living, not daudling around to see what might happen 2 years down the line.
I moved in with my hubby within 1 week of starting to date him, 16 years later we are still going strong. There are lots of other people on here who have jumped in feet first and its worked out.
I'm just in one of those moods at the moment where life is for living, not daudling around to see what might happen 2 years down the line.
Sep 26th 2012, 12:27 am
#32
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
That or just get married and do the CR1 marriage visa option after...either way, it'll be a few months apart, but jobs done with that route, rather than having to faff around to AOS afterwards and spend more money. They're both taking similar amounts of time lately.
May 21st 2013, 12:58 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
Visa's can be hard to get but I was able to secure a H1-b visa with a bachelors degree and no work experience so it can be done. if you have a degree then you would need to find a company that is willing to sponsor your visa. Your degree will need to be related to the position along with your work experience. I agree with others that you probably will be best visiting first before jumping into anything so quickly.
May 21st 2013, 1:46 pm
#34
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
So whatever happened to Becci? I hate reading a thread and then you don't know how it all came out! 
May 21st 2013, 2:56 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
It's not like we have a shortage of lawyers over here either so I'm not massively surprised that you have a problem finding a sponsor.
May 21st 2013, 3:03 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
Hi No I am trained in English law. In my many applications I have offered to begin at entry level and fund my own training in US law and put myself through the bar exams in an effort attract at least some interest.
May 21st 2013, 3:13 pm
#37
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
Why do you want to work in the States? Lawyers are a dime a dozen. You will have to start all over again.
May 21st 2013, 3:21 pm
#38
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
BTW, do you have any idea how much the "training in US law" is going to cost you?
May 21st 2013, 3:30 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
I really don't mind starting over. I like a challenge! I imagine retraining would be very expensive and I hoped funding this would be something to attract an employer.
May 21st 2013, 3:37 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
The problem with that idea is that there is a pool of already trained lawyers looking for jobs. Why would they hire someone who is both untrained in US law and hasn't passed the bar of the relevant state? That makes no sense. You would be better off exploring the possibility of a firm with an international practice looking for someone versed in UK law.
May 21st 2013, 3:43 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
I can see what you mean. My thinking behind it was that I would be saving the cost of training an entry level lawyer. I'm not sure how it works in the US but in the UK a lot of employers fund the training which can cost thousands of pounds. Your idea of checking out international firms looking for a lawyer trained in UK law if a good one though! I will look into that. Thanks!
May 21st 2013, 3:44 pm
#42
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
Why are you attracted to American law and what kind of law do you practice at present? Unless you have an American love interest this does not seem realistic at your age,,
May 21st 2013, 3:48 pm
#43
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
Newly hired lawyers are ready to hit the ground running -- many have interned at the firms that have hired them (or others) during summer breaks since they were undergrads.
May 21st 2013, 3:54 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
I practice Civil Litigation. I do have personal reasons for wishing to relocate to the US. You are never too old for a change
Thanks for the tip Nutmegger.
Thanks for the tip Nutmegger.
May 21st 2013, 4:10 pm
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Re: Temporary work in the USA?
A US law degree usually runs at $150-$200k. Yes, I'd say that might be a bit expensive...