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MY NAME IS PHILIPP HAGENBUCH

and I was sworn in to the New York Bar

in 2016. I am the only one of my intake

at my firm that is U.S. qualified. I enrolled

in BARBRI as recommended by friends

who were studying U.S. law and the

investment has paid off. Being qualified as

a U.S. attorney is an impressive accolade

and imperative in realising my goals

within my law firm, Latham & Watkins.

Being born in Germany and raised in

Sao Paulo, I knew that I wanted to work

in an international environment from a

young age. Internships at Brazilian law

firms early on gave me the thirst for a

legal career. Upon moving to the U.K.

to complete a 4-year law degree at

University College London and vacation

schemes, I was offered Training Contracts

and undertook internships at Brazilian law

firms and W&C in Munich.

All this experience helped me secure a

Training Contract with Latham & Watkins

(London). I had always wanted to join

this well-established, highly ranked law

firm. A key decider, too, was that the

London office plays a significant role in

the firm’s global practices and thought

leadership. I look forward to qualifying

as an associate with Latham & Watkins

in September 2017 and pursuing a

career in financial transactional work.

The London office of Latham & Watkins

boasts a high yield bonds team that

includes more than 50 U.S. qualified

lawyers. So qualifying as a New York

attorney through BARBRI was imperative

to be able to make the most of that area

of practice.

WITH BARBRI, I had all the tools for

success on the bar: programme manuals,

schedule, lectures with handouts, mock

examinations and also the BARBRI

Mobile App for multiple-choice question

answering techniques (these were

daunting and I was at a disadvantage

against U.S. law students). I understand

the anxiety when sitting the New York

bar as it does have a reputation for being

tough. If you focus on the techniques

and have the right approach, BARBRI will

serve you well.

Philipp Hagenbuch studied with BARBRI to pass the New York state bar exam, aspiring to a successful

future career path with the world’s highest grossing law firm.

AS A U.S. QUALIFIED ATTORNEY, TRAINEE SOLICITOR BUILDS A STRONG CASE.

About BARBRI International: If you are interested in expanding your

career options globally, you may be

eligible to sit for a U.S. Bar Exam and

become a U.S. attorney. In today’s

increasingly globalised world, demand

continues to grow for those who

understand the workings and complexities

of the law of more than one jurisdiction.

BARBRI International will prepare you to

pass the U.S. Bar Exam and provide flexible

and supported learning, tailored to non-U.S.

educated law graduates. BARBRI is a leader

in legal education and the #1 bar exam

preparation programme for 50 years.

For additional information on Open Days,

programme locations and pricing, please

visit www.barbri-international.com.

“The London office of Latham & Watkins boasts a high yield team that includes more than 50 U.S. qualified lawyers. So qualifying as a New York attorney through BARBRI was imperative to get exposure in this area.”

Philipp Hagenbuch,

Trainee Solicitor at Latham & Watkins

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