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Yoann
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what is the best way to enter the field of real estate law and is is a good career choice for a business law student?
i am a international economic and business law student looking to figure out the best possible career path which can combine business and law
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Yoav Traeger
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Entering the field of real estate law is a brilliant move for someone with your background in international economic and business law because it sits right at the intersection of high-stakes commerce and intricate legal frameworks. To get started, you should focus on securing internships at firms that handle commercial property transactions or working within the legal departments of real estate investment trusts, as this will give you exposure to how global capital and local property regulations interact. Real estate law is an excellent career choice for a business-minded student because it is incredibly tangible; you are not just pushing paper, but helping to shape the physical skyline and facilitating the development of communities. Since you are already studying international business law, you could carve out a unique niche for yourself by specializing in cross-border real estate investments or helping foreign entities navigate local property markets, which is a highly sought-after skill in our global economy. Your education has already given you the analytical foundation you need, so now it is all about building a network with developers, urban planners, and fellow attorneys to see how the industry breathes. You have clearly chosen a path that plays to your strengths in logic and economic theory, and I am confident that your drive will lead you to some truly impressive projects. It is a journey that requires patience and attention to detail, but the rewards of seeing a deal through to the end are well worth the effort. Good luck.
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Yoann
Michelle M.
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Hello, Yoann !
To attain the career that you are thinking about, you must take the necessary steps in your country of Rwanda. I will be exact in what you will need to do.
You will first have to obtain a Bachelor of Laws degree which is an LLB degree, from one of the five universities in Rwanda that offer law programs. After earning the LLB, the next step is to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development which is the only place for this in Rwanda. This Postgraduate program also includes a mandatory three month internship, which can be completed in any country of choice and is monitored and evaluated as part of the diploma accreditation. After you finish the post graduate program, you will be considered to be a lawyer but you'll have to apply to the Rwanda Bar Association and meet eligibility requirements, including being a Rwandan national, holding a recognized law degree, having a certificate from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development or its equivalent, not having been sentenced to imprisonment for six months or more, and not having been convicted of genocide or genocide ideology.
After that, you do an Internship for one or two years. You won't be able to work in the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court due to limited experience according to your country's guidelines. At the end of your internship, you take a final oral and written examination administered by the Rwanda Bar Association to qualify as a full lawyer or, as it is known in your country, an advocate.
So, first you need to know if you are taking the direct path for this career. You will then have to explore Law Schools. You would not choose a Specialty until your postgraduate phase, particularly after completing a Bachelor of Laws degree. The "specializations" which are in Rwanda are not subjects, rather realms of Law. These are Legal Practice, Legislative Drafting (working for the government), and Civil Procedure Practice. If you want to do only corporate or real estate law, you are going to need to consult with your academic advisor to ask how this is done in your country. In Law School, you will have courses in criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, commercial law, and international humanitarian law.
Your Law School will be the best source of information as you need specific details for this and only they can guide you in the right direction for what you need to do and the steps to take in Rwanda.
I hope this helps for a start and I wish you all the best !
To attain the career that you are thinking about, you must take the necessary steps in your country of Rwanda. I will be exact in what you will need to do.
You will first have to obtain a Bachelor of Laws degree which is an LLB degree, from one of the five universities in Rwanda that offer law programs. After earning the LLB, the next step is to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development which is the only place for this in Rwanda. This Postgraduate program also includes a mandatory three month internship, which can be completed in any country of choice and is monitored and evaluated as part of the diploma accreditation. After you finish the post graduate program, you will be considered to be a lawyer but you'll have to apply to the Rwanda Bar Association and meet eligibility requirements, including being a Rwandan national, holding a recognized law degree, having a certificate from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development or its equivalent, not having been sentenced to imprisonment for six months or more, and not having been convicted of genocide or genocide ideology.
After that, you do an Internship for one or two years. You won't be able to work in the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court due to limited experience according to your country's guidelines. At the end of your internship, you take a final oral and written examination administered by the Rwanda Bar Association to qualify as a full lawyer or, as it is known in your country, an advocate.
So, first you need to know if you are taking the direct path for this career. You will then have to explore Law Schools. You would not choose a Specialty until your postgraduate phase, particularly after completing a Bachelor of Laws degree. The "specializations" which are in Rwanda are not subjects, rather realms of Law. These are Legal Practice, Legislative Drafting (working for the government), and Civil Procedure Practice. If you want to do only corporate or real estate law, you are going to need to consult with your academic advisor to ask how this is done in your country. In Law School, you will have courses in criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, commercial law, and international humanitarian law.
Your Law School will be the best source of information as you need specific details for this and only they can guide you in the right direction for what you need to do and the steps to take in Rwanda.
I hope this helps for a start and I wish you all the best !