I'd consider - if only for US$ reasons, let alone INS - a short career in the UK. Something like VSO, British Council and other NGO's. There are IMHO very few Arabic speakers, so you maybe a premium applicant? I am mindful that Emma Sky was at the British Council before called to Iraq. Can you really afford three years at a law school? How about an internship inside the Beltway, as a taster?

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