<p>The H1B visa allows for firms to hire Canadians relatively easily. It’s valid for three years, and if no formal immigration process, e.g., green card, is started during that time, can be renewed. This happens all the time, both with Canadian students in U.S. law schools and Canadian students at Canadian law schools. Grads of all Canadian common law programs are eligible to write the bar in NY and MA, and with a few caveats, in other states. Employers, as I said, participate in OCI recruitment every fall at Canadian law schools and I know that dozens of students from the law school my D attended end up at NY firms for their 2L summer, and beyond. The visas are relatively easy to get, and do not require any type of extensive work experience in this situation.</p>
<p>Having said that, and as I mentioned many posts ago in this discussion, it makes little sense for a Canadian to attend an American law school. Keep in mind that this OP is a 17 or 18 year old high school kid who may change his mind about law school between now and when he has to start the process for applying.</p>
<p>joeco, if you are truly interested in getting some accurate information about Canadian law schools, and Canadians who may be interested in eventually practicing in the U.S., have a look at this site.</p>
<p>[Lawstudents.ca</a> - Canadian Law School and Legal Education Forums](<a href=“http://lawstudents.ca/forums/]Lawstudents.ca”>http://lawstudents.ca/forums/)</p>
<p>It will likely disabuse you of the notion but, in the process, you will find an abundance of information useful to your own situation. Good luck.</p>