<p>What would be the best way to be able to work out of one other a BIG LAWS international office? I would love to be able to work work out of Paris or London. Would a dual degree be best? Or what about a semester abroad? Would becoming fluent in French put me in a better position for this? Or do you put time in at an office here in the states and possibly transfer to an overseas office? </p>
<p>I am only in HS now with plans of attending UC Berkeley then off to law school. Top three choices would be Columbia, NYU then Harvard. Are any of these schools in a better position to assist with law careers internationally?</p>
<p>I can only answer some of your questions but I hope my response is still as welcome. </p>
<p>I can’t say much about dual degrees, but if you can do it and maintain good grades while at it, it can’t hurt. Same goes for study abroad, which I did do in undergrad. Speaking French or any other language, I think, is critical to working in an international office and increases your value as a candidate. It’s not like fluency in a foreign language has ever hurt anyone; at the very worst it might be irrelevant depending on where you are, but most of the time it’s an advantage. Additionally, many universities have a language requirement for graduation, and if you already speak French you may want to consider taking a few extra French classes to demonstrate to law schools your language capacity. (I’m a political science major but have taken 11 French credits, which helps show that I’m a more well-rounded candidate.) </p>
<p>Basically do whatever you can to make the most out of your undergraduate experience. There’s a lot ahead of you and don’t feel daunted. Make sure you can stay balanced, take financial considerations into account, and do your best!</p>