Huge doubt... What should I do??? Looking for advises

[LetSant]

Hey friends,

So... Back in US since last September, I've been working as a nanny just to be able to save some money while still studying English once that mine is good but not as good as I want.

But 2012 has come and I've got some resolutions to accomplish... And I definitelly need some adivises...

Here's the deal... I'm a lawyer in Brazil (my home country) and also have 2 post graduations (I don't know how you guys named it here... I guess is master degree....but I don't know for sure) ... Anyways... i have all these diplomas and I'm thinking about taking them to be evaluated and recognized here in US... but my big doubt is... Should I look for a better job opportunity based on these diplomas (my education) or should I do a paralegal course? I don't know what to do because... I understand that paralegal is a tecnical course and I would means steping back for my in certain point but on the other hand... I'm a lawyer in Brazil but I have no clue about how the laws and all the juridical things go here in US, or to be more specific in Florida, so i think the paralegal would be a good first step for me...

What do you guys think?

What is going to be more financially reasonable???

Thanks in advance for all the tips

[mymexicanman]

i would start with an evaluation. WES is an recognized evaluation institute thats valid when it comes to florida but i must say they are very harsh...

[Imp]

In some states, a person who is a lawyer elsewhere is able to get an LLM degree (essentially a Master's Degree in law), take a bar exam and practice. I know New York recognizes this. LLMs usually take a year to a year & a half.

[LetSant]

Thanks friends!!! Today I already sent all my diplomas to be translated...lol.. Good start, right?! The next step now is going to be sending it to be evaluated and then... We'll see!

I'll keep you guys posted! Thanks for your tips!!!