u/Ah7mad

Hi everyone,

I recently moved to California and I’m trying to break into the legal field, but I’m still in the process of evaluating my foreign law degree in the U.S.

I have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from outside the U.S., but I haven’t completed credential evaluation or taken any U.S. exams yet.

My main goal right now is to get an entry-level job in a law firm (Legal Assistant / Paralegal / Case Assistant) to gain experience in the U.S. legal system while I figure out my long-term path.

I wanted to ask:

Is it realistic to get hired in a law firm without U.S. degree evaluation yet?
What entry-level roles should I focus on?
Are there specific types of law firms in California that are more open to hiring beginners?
Any tips on how to stand out when applying with a foreign law background?

I’m very motivated to start working and willing to learn from scratch if needed.

Any advice or personal experience would really help me.

Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone,

I recently moved to California and I’m trying to break into the legal field, but I’m still in the process of evaluating my foreign law degree in the U.S.

I have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from outside the U.S., but I haven’t completed credential evaluation or taken any U.S. exams yet.

My main goal right now is to get an entry-level job in a law firm (Legal Assistant / Paralegal / Case Assistant) to gain experience in the U.S. legal system while I figure out my long-term path.

I wanted to ask:

Is it realistic to get hired in a law firm without U.S. degree evaluation yet?
What entry-level roles should I focus on?
Are there specific types of law firms in California that are more open to hiring beginners?
Any tips on how to stand out when applying with a foreign law background?

I’m very motivated to start working and willing to learn from scratch if needed.

Any advice or personal experience would really help me.

Thank you in advance!