To Be a Law Student

1. Understanding JD and LLM

The JD Degree

• The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required to practice law in the United States.
• A bachelor's degree is required for admission into a JD program.
• You should take the LSAT (Law School Admission Test).
• The JD program is generally a three-year.

The LLM Degree

• The Master of Laws (LLM) degree is considered an advanced law certification that has global credibility.
• LLM programs are desirable for international students who wish to gain global credentials and for JD graduates who desire advanced legal study.
• A first degree in law is required for admission into an LLM program.
• You do not need to take the LSAT.
• The LLM program is generally a one-year.

2. Register with LSAC

• LSAC is the abbreviation of Law School Admission Council.
• On this website, you can register for LSAT (Law School Admission Test) and apply for admission to law schools.
• The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test administered four times each year.
• ex) June 2014; September 2014; December 2014; February 2015
• Click here to go to http://www.lsac.org/

3. LSAT Test

• Subjects - Reading Comprehension Questions, Analytical Reasoning Questions, and Logical Reasoning Questions
• Click here for more information

4. Personal Statement and Resume

• You will need to hand in Personal Statement and Resume when applying for admission.
• Click here for sample Personal Statement
• Click here for sample Resume

5. Additional Documents

• Many people say that it is better to submit optional documents when applying for admission.
• Additional Documents
• Diversity Statement - This statement should be answering the following question: How can you contribute to diversity of our student body?
• Addendum - Here, you can explain why you did not get good grades in college or good LSAT scores.