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估计一部分拿到Vandy AD的亲们跟我有一样的concern，发上来大家参考参考～略长。。

1. I plan to take the NY bar after completion of the LLM program. As different states have their own law, will it make much difference to study in other states other than NY?

A: It depends on which school you choose to attend. Some law schools like Vanderbilt prepare their students on a national basis. They do not train their students into a specific state law, so that their students can choose whatever state they want to practice. However, other law schools aim at training practitioners for their state. like Tennessee University School of Law who trains Tennessee lawyers. It is better to check out with your school admission dean or past alumni.

2. Will the school provide guidance to LLM students on taking the bar, like opening bar-related courses?

A:  Yes, but help only, not courses. Since students all make their own decisions on what state bar to take, they buy their own courses from Kaplan or Barbri (do not buy LLM bar). As for now, make sure you send your transcripts and all other materials to NY bar committee for an eligibility screen. they should tell you whether you are eligible for NY bar next year this time. This screening is important because it gives you time to appeal, makeup your materials, or apply for another state's bar. Remember to request more than one copy of important documents from your university, and bring them to the U.S..
Vanderbilt is a big help for LL.M. students in preparing for NY bar. Ms. Cynthia is a great person to ask questions about when and how to apply. Also, Dean Pavlick offers helpful lectures on how to meet the pro bono hour requirement. Last semester, Dean Pavlick went out to speak to local firms, attorneys and institutions about the possibility of accepting us as their pro bono volunteer. Several responded positively and Tennessee Youth Court came to our school to offer judicial volunteers. This is really precious help because the burden is in fact entirely on us to prepare for bar exam and bar acceptance.
When you receive your VU ID, you can log on to https://intranet.law.vanderbilt.edu/academics/Pages/Bar-Exam.aspx for more information about bar exams.

3. Is it safe around campus?

A:  Again, depends on where you live. It is safe within campus because you will find pillars with a call-police-with-one-push button on them everywhere. They may outnumber the people walking around them. I heard that police really like you to use these buttons because they can put sirens on their cars and rush like a wind.
Most part of Nashville is safe, but be ware. If you choose to live between 31st Ave. and downtown, then safety is a big issue. For other places, make sure you do not walk aimlessly at night and lock your doors, then you will probably be fine. Nashville is a bad place for pedestrians and cyclists. Do not use bike.

下面是两天后Cynthia奶奶的官方回复

I also wanted to provide some additional information regarding the New York bar exam and other topics that I hope will be helpful as you consider your options.

Safety
The campus and area near campus and the law school is safe. As in all major cities in the US, you must exercise caution: lock your doors and don’t walk alone at night.  However, most parts of Nashville are safe. If you contact me regarding the area where you are considering renting an apartment, I will give you honest advice regarding the safety of the location.
Most LLM students live near campus and find it easy to walk from their apartments to the law school. I am happy to assist you with finding a nice apartment in a safe area just a short walk from the law school.

New York Bar
Many Vanderbilt JD and LLM students take and pass the New York Bar Exam. In fact, the Vanderbilt LLM student New York bar passage rate is higher than the national average.

Vanderbilt offers the courses required to meet the New York bar qualifying requirements. Vanderbilt also offers good academic advising to make sure that students who are interested in qualifying for the bar exam take the required courses. Vanderbilt is a big help for LL.M. students in preparing for NY bar.

Additional information on the web site answers questions and assists perspective students in preparing for the New York Bar exam: http://law.vanderbilt.edu/prospe ... program-/ny-bar.php

The BARBRI New York Bar review prep class is offered at Vanderbilt in the summer from May through July. Most LL.M. graduates take this course and appreciate being able to take the class on campus with their Vanderbilt classmates.  Additional information is located here: http://www.barbri.com/courseInfo/index.html

Rankings
Vanderbilt is a top ranked law school with an outstanding reputation in the US. The international alumni network is very strong, and I will be glad to assist you in getting in touch with alumni in Beijing if you are interested.

Career Services
Vanderbilt LLM students participate in the International Student Interview program held in January in New York. You will find additional information here:  http://www1.law.nyu.edu/depts/careerservices/isip/

The International Student Interview Program (ISIP) is hosted annually by New York University School of Law. This consortium event is sponsored by 32 law schools nationwide to facilitate the hiring of highly qualified foreign-trained lawyers enrolled in LL.M. programs at each school.