It may prove to be difficult and less beneficial for a German law student to plan a stay in the US while still in law school in Germany. Going to the US while still in law school may not allow a more profound comparison of both legal systems, which is the cornerstone for a deeper academic insight. The more one is familiar with the German legal system and the more one is advanced in training, the easier and more beneficial the US experience will be. An appropriate time for a young German lawyer to go to the US to complete a course of study is after the First State Examination. However, planning to go to the US after completing the Second State Exam (“Assessorexamen”) is in no way too late.