Pre Law Degree Online, Norwegian Law-degree

Q: If I obtain a law-degree from a Norwegian university, would it be enough just to attend a law-school in the U.S. for 3 years to be able to practice there (provided that I pass the bar exam), or do I have to study pre-law for 3 years in advance too?

A:You wouldn't need a Norwegian law degree for that. "Studying pre-law" just means getting a 4-year bachelor's degree (the one we get at age 22), while focusing on courses that will prepare us for law school. No particular course of study is required, however; my 1L class includes political science, english literature, and biology majors, among others. Almost all US law schools require a bachelor's for admission. An equivalent degree from a Norwegian university should be all the pre-law you need, as long as the school recognizes foreign degrees. You'll need to check that with the particular school, I'd imagine. This question should be directed to the law schools in the U.S. you're planning on attending. However, most likely there is NO need

to obtain a Norwegian law degree; all you would need is the Norwegian equivalent of a BA or BS degree. This does NOT need to be in a "pre-law" concentration; some under- graduate colleges do offer a "pre-law" degree but in my opinion it's virtually worthless in the sense of helping you get admitted to law school or succeeding in law school. MANY different majors gain admission to law school and do well as lawyers. What you need to find out is whether the law schools you're interested in will accept your Norwegian undergrad degree as the equivalent of a US undergrad degree. Many law schools use the standardized LSAT exam as part of their admission requirements.