1. American Law and Legal Education Prof. Anthony Ketron & Grant Christensen - Charlotte School of Law

3. American Government

5. Federalism

6. Legal Education  Unlike Lithuania – The United States confers 3 different advanced degrees in law education  J.D.  LL.M.  SJD

7. License to Practice Law  Every state has their own requirements, and admission is regulated by the bar of each state.  A written Bar Exam is required for admission to the practice of law in each state.  Federal courts have their own admissions requirements  Each state also has its own requirements regarding the maintenance of the law license

8. Foreign Students & U.S. Law Schools  J.D. Degree – Advanced Standing  LL.M. Degree – First degree in foreign law  2 Tracks:  For practice in the U.S.  For general knowledge of U.S. Law  What are the advantages of earning an American law degree?

9. QUESTIONS?