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Program title: Degree Revalidation for Foreign Attorneys - General Practice Law
Limited Access: Yes
Contact: Dr. Humberto H. Pachecker
Address: 3200 US Highway 27 South, Suite #302
Sebring, FL 33870
Telephone: (863) 345-0618
Email: hhpachecker@nafalaw.com
Program Description
This revalidation program is formalized and available with the training and curriculum recommended by the American Bar Association (ABA). This program for the foreign lawyer includes (i.) the homologation process with an equivalence and evaluation of foreign credentials, and (ii.) the program to prepare the NAFA member to be able to attend and sit for the bar exam (Bar Exam Review Course) with concentrations with the California (or New York or Louisiana bar exams).
Admission Requirements
(1) NAFA Membership Approval*;
(2) Foreign law degree transcripts;
(3) English language proficiency - TOEFL minimum score required:
a. online requires a minimum score of 90 points;
b. on paper - 590 points;
c. Internet-based - 250 points; or
d. through IELTS - 70 points;
(4) Two letters of recommendation;
(5) Submission of resume / curriculum vitae (CV);
(6) Written statement of purpose / intent in taking this course and program; and
(7) Telephone or video interview, if requested.
* Check the Membership section for more information on the registration application with NAFA.
These graduate level programs are comprehensive study programs and are only available to candidates whom have already completed a law degree and graduated outside of the United States. The program does not have thematic specialties and are courses taken by LL.M. students and graduates. The screening is also determined individually by a NAFA staff member, based on the member's interests.
For more detailed information, visit our Certification section.
Very important reminder that an English proficiency exam (TOEFL) is required for admission to this program, however, the LSAT exam is not required. Application for financial assistance to pay for study expenses - visit our Scholarships page.
Programme Requirements
| Subject | Begin | End |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Summer A 2024 | Summer B 2024 |
| Immigration Law | Summer A 2024 | Summer B 2024 |
| Legal English Terminology | Summer A 2024 | Summer B 2024 |
| Family Law | Summer A 2024 | Summer B 2024 |
Consult with our staff to receive more information about your study programme options to review qualifications. Weekly attendance and admission receipt and monthly payment or financial commitment is required after enrollment, to remain in the program.
Duration of Program
10 months
Delivery Method
In person or online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom apps
Program Cost
Depending on the option taken by the member - contact NAFA for more information
Scholarships Available
Refer to this page for more information
Employment Information
Salary Information: For more information, visit the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) www.naceweb.org or the O*NET OnLine directory www.onetonline.org, provided by the Department of Labor (DOL).
Representative job titles related to this academic program: Lawyer, Counsel, Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Arbitrator, Judge.
nafa@nafalaw.com
3200 US Highway 27 South Ste #302
Sebring, FL 33870
863-451-5082 | 863-345-0618
1-888-282-2241