Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:
Which of the following statement is NOT correct in respect of foreign lawyers who want to work in USA?
Options:
Foreign Lawyers may take up work as a Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC) in USA.
As an FLC, it is possible to advise on home country law and international law.
An FLC can also appear in court
None of the above
Correct Answer:
An FLC can also appear in court
Explanation:
New York and California are the most popular states for foreign lawyers to give the Bar Examination owing to the presence of large number of international law firms involving transnational work, for which an international lawyer's expertise is useful. These are also two of the most difficult bar Examinations to clear. Foreign Lawyers may also take up work as a Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC). As an FLC, it is possible to advise on home country law and international law but not to appear in court .