The value of a postgraduate law degree depends to a great extent on the reputation of the university awarding it. An LL.M. from a prestigious law school can enhance career opportunities. One way to assess the quality of postgraduate programs is to consult the various law school rankings. However, a law school’s ranking may not reflect the quality of its LL.M. program, since usually only the regular courses leading to the traditional graduate law degree are taken into account. In many cases students may be well-advised to apply to a law school that may not rank among the highest, but offers an LL.M. in a special field of law, or is known for its high-quality lecturers and instruction. Another factor to consider is the affiliations of a law school, which may provide useful contacts and job prospects upon completion of the degree.
Students planning to study in the U.S. should make sure that the university they want to apply to is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). This is particularly important for students who intend to earn their degree through distance-learning. Please note that the ABA's approval of a law school extends only to the first professional degree in law (J.D.) offered.
For further information on the quality of law schools, or on the validity of a certain degree, contact your local bar association and your local higher education authorities. In addition, you may want to consult one of the books listed below.
美国LLM可以转JD的学校
TOP14中以下学校可以转JD：
Columbia
Chicago 需要LSAT成绩
U. Penn
Duke
Cornell
Virginia是否可以转不清楚 听说以前似乎也有过成功的例子
关于法律留学的基本术语Law School Glossary
A short list of frequently used acronyms and terms relevant to LLMs.
ABA – The American Bar Association, a bar association of lawyers based in Washington D.C., which sets widely adopted standards for legal education and professional legal practice in the United States. This organization also provides perhaps the most influential accreditation for law schools nationwide.
ETS – Educational Testing Service, a US-based non-profit organization widely known for producing standardized exams such as the TOEFL, which is a common requirement for non-native English-speaking applicants to law schools in the United States and abroad.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form submitted by students of US universities who are seeking financial aid from the US government. The FAFSA form is designed to ascertain a student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC), a figure that determines which need-based government grants and subsidized loans a student can apply for.
JD – Abbreviation for the Latin term Juris Doctor, used in the United States to refer to professional law degree that the vast majority of LL.M students acquire before embarking on their LL.M. degree. Although it is mostly considered to be a postgraduate degree -- completed after undergraduate studies -- it is not actually a doctorate degree as the name might suggest.
Joint Degree / Dual Degree Program - Refers to programs offered by some universities in which students can pursue two degrees simultaneously. Common dual degree programmes include those leading to a combined J.D. / LL.M., or a joint Master’s degree program, such as a combined LL.M. / MBA.
LLB – Refers to Bachelor of Laws, the term used throughout much of the English-speaking world (though not the United States, where the term Juris Doctor is broadly used) to refer to the academic degree leading to professional practice in law. The LL.B is most often a three-year degree pursued after the completion of an undergraduate / bachelor’s degree. Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. degree is a requirement for candidacy for the bar association or law society, and often for participation in an LL.M. program.
LSAC – The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) is a US-based non-profit organization whose membership includes over 200 US and Canadian law schools. The LSAC administers the LSAT exam. It also operates the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS).
LSDAS – The Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) is operated by the LSAC. The LSDAS collects application material (including test scores, undergraduate transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation) from law school applicants. The LSAC then compiles this information into reports, which it sends directly to law schools on behalf of the applicant. Some law schools in the United States require that applicants use this paid service. The LSAC also provides an LL.M. Credential Assembly Service for international students intending to apply for LL.M. programs in the United States.
LSAT – Otherwise known as the Law School Admissions Test, the LSAT is a standarized exam the results of which are required for admission into most law schools in North America. LSAT results are currently only required from applicants to J.D. programs, and generally not from applicants to LL.M. programs who have already completed their first law degree.
三、申请程序 具备本科学历的人，不论本科所学的专业是什么，也不论本科毕业后是否从事过法律工作，都可以申请JD学位。申请JD的程序与申请一般美国大学研究生院的学位类似，即填写申请表、递交成绩单(成绩单和推荐信不直接寄往法学院，而是通过美国国内的LSAC（ Law School Admission Council，即法学院招生委员会）转寄给法学院)、邮寄推荐信和交纳申请费，并参加LSAT(法学院入学考试)考试。
How to Get Into the Top Law Schools (Revised)
by Richard Montauk
The author of a popular book about applying ot MBA programs here gives similar advice for students interested in law school. This book discusses the decisionmaking involved in picking a law program, and offers concrete strategies about putting together a well-rounded law school application. Some specific discussion of LLM programs.
Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way into the Graduate School of Your Choice
by Donald Asher
Draft-by-draft account of how to write an admissions essay directed to a general audience of prospective graduate students. Contains sample essays and broad discussions about the entire application process.
How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School
by Richard J. Stelzer
Now in its third edition, this is a focused and concise guide to writing your personal statement, including example essays and insights from admissions officers from some of the most sought-after postgraduate academic programs in the United States.
Language Tests
TOEFL Test Preparation Kit - Book and CD-ROM
by Educational Testing Service
Preparation material package -- including hundreds of practice exam questions and several sample essays -- published by the very people who administer the TOEFL exam. Also includes CD-ROM.
The IELTS Tutor - Book and CD-ROM
by Lloyd and Roslyn Jacklin
For those taking the IELTS exam (an alternative to the TOEFL exam sometimes required for entry into UK, Canadian, and Australian universities), this audio-visual guide provides hints and strategies designed to maximize your score.
American Universities
ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools
Edited by Wendy Margolis, Bonnie Gordon, Joe Puskarz, and David Rosenlieb
Annual guide published by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) featuring all the programs approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) in the United States.
Ultimate Guide to Law Schools
This step-by-step guide includes: -- How to choose the right program -- A look inside the country's top five law schools -- Putting together the application, test scores, essays and recommendations -- Profiles of every U.S. law school.
Best 159 Law Schools 2006
Provides rankings based on student surveys, as well as student quotations about classes, professors, social scenes, and more. Also includes an index of all the school featured with the most pertinent facts on each.
Rechtstudium in den USA
by Marianne Roth and Renate Nikolay
A compact, German-language guide to studying for an LLM in the United States, with program listings and advice.
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Getting What You Came For: The Smart Student’s Guide to Earning a Master’s or a Ph.D
by Robert Peters
Written by a former Stanford biology graduate student, this book gives an anecdotal and straightforward treatment of some of the “universal“ topics that concern potential graduate students in almost any discipline, including applying, choosing schools and advisers, and navigating the politics of higher education.
The Chicago Guide to Your Academic Career: A Portable Mentor for Scholars from Graduate School through Tenure
by John A. Goldsmith, John Komlos, Penny Schine Gold
An introductory overview of academic life, from the initial decision to apply to graduate school through to the life of a tenured faculty member. Three US scholars discuss the challenging and rewarding aspects of a career in academia.
UK Universities
The Times Good University Guide 2007
by Andrew Hindmarsh and Bernard Kingston
The London Times newspaper has been publishing its famous listings of the UK’s top university programs and courses since the early 1990’s. The annual book includes annual tables and rankings of British universities in dozens of different subjects, as well as includes sections of advice and profiles of the country’s major universities.
Study Abroad
Peterson's Study Abroad 2006 (Study Abroad)
Profiles on nearly 1,800 overseas programs -- Advice and articles on getting credit for study abroad, paying for study abroad, the essentials of studying abroad (passports, visas, ID cards, money, and more) -- Searchable indexes by field of study, program sponsors, host institutions, and internship programs.
Handbuch Studium und Praktikum im Ausland. Austauschprogramme, Stipendien und Sprachkurse
by Momme von Sydow, Heiner Statschen, and Sandra Többe
German-language guide to studying and interning abroad, focusing on the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Detailed and practical advice on everything from scholarships to conquering logistical hurdles, such as work permits and health insurance.
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Bar Exam
Scoring High on Bar Exam Essays
by Mary Campbell Gallagher
In-depth advice and essay-writing strategies, with 80 actual questions from state Bar exams.
The Bar Exam in a Nutshell
by Suzanne Darrow-Kleinhaus
This book provides practical advice on the Bar Exam for those who are preparing for the test. Sample situations, questions, and test-taking tips are also included.
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