<p>so i want to move to america for college. the only problem is that i am currently entering my second year of law school in ireland. therefore, i would not really be eligible for transferring, (would i?), as in ireland Law is not a post grad course, you can enter it once you leave secondary school(i.e. high school). i assume i would not be allowed transfer into the actual law course - grad school?!
another thing to note is that i was born, and lived in america for 10 years, so i have the whole passport, etc.
also, does anyone know who i should contact for information on this?! i'm also considering doing a post grad in another course in america, once i finish my law degree. possibly journalism or medicine?
any thoughts, advice?
is this realistic?!
on a side note, ireland is a member of common law, so my degree will be valid in america also. i will be 21 when i finish this degree.
Thanks!</p>
<p>A good place to start is [International</a> Students - EducationUSA](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.state.gov/]International”>http://www.educationusa.state.gov/) This will help you get a handle on the US higher education system. You also should make an appointment with their advising center in Ireland, which seems to be at the US embassy:</p>
<p>American Embassy
Mailing Address:
Office of Public Diplomacy
42 Elgin Road
Dublin 4
IRELAND 00000</p>
<p>tel: +353 1 668 8777 x 2106
e-mail: <a href="mailto:edudublin@state.gov">edudublin@state.gov</a>
website: [Educational</a> Exchange - U.S. Embassy Dublin, Ireland](<a href=“http://dublin.usembassy.gov/educational_exchange.html]Educational”>http://dublin.usembassy.gov/educational_exchange.html)</p>
<p>The EducationUSA advisors usually are well trained, and probably have a fair amount of experience with dual-national students like you.</p>
<p>If you want to work as a lawyer in the US, you will have to pass the state bar exam in the state where you plan to practice law. Many law schools have special Master’s degree programs for students like you who need to pick up the coursework necessary to pass the bar. Check the law schools in the state(s) where you think you’d like to live and see what they offer. Please be aware that Louisiana is unique in not following the common law tradition for state laws. The legal system there is patterned on Civil Law.</p>
<p>You would be able to transfer into any number of colleges and universities in the US after completing two years of university level work in Ireland. You would not be able to complete a law degree, but many of your credits could be applied as “electives”, and it is entirely possible that some would count toward a major in history, government, or the like. Maybe even journalism. Again, this is something that you would have to investigate with each institution that you are considering.</p>
<p>In order to apply to medical school, you need to complete the pre-med sequence. You can get that just about anywhere - even at most community colleges. While you are researching education in the US, figure out whether you can squeeze any of these science classes into your program where you are, or if you will need to do them after you finish your first degree. You might find a post-baccalaureate pre-med program that suits you. Look for one with good placement into med school.</p>
<p>The other thing to consider is how you are going to pay for all of this. Generally speaking, education in the US is more expensive than in Europe. You may want to finish your education in Ireland just because of the money!</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>