LLM majors in American universities do not need GRE/GMAT or LSAT scores, because it can be said that the only standardized test is TOEFL scores. Due to the characteristics of the major itself, the minimum TOEFL admission requirement for most LLM majors is 100 (some schools also have individual requirements, especially the oral requirement is generally higher than 20), and the average admission score of TOP 1 10 is around 65438. As a law major, LLM and JD are very different. The biggest difference is that applying for JD requires LSAT scores, while LLM only needs TOEFL. From the perspective of studying abroad, JD visa is more difficult, usually three years, and there are not many scholarships, while LLM is relatively better. But from the practical and academic point of view, the gold content of JD is much higher than LLM. JD degree is very valuable in America (both academically and professionally), and LLM is less and less valuable now. For China applicants, it is only a matter of time before they plan to stay in the United States all their lives. Simple LLM won't stay in America for long. If you plan to return to China, don't learn JD. LLM is relatively economical, and knowledge LLM is definitely enough in China.
In addition, GPA is another quantifiable admission standard. The average applicant's GPA is around 3.5, while the average GPA of many top law schools is between 3.6 and 3.8, and the competition is very fierce. In addition to standardized achievements, various related experiences are also indispensable. Relevant internship experience in courts, procuratorates and law firms, various social investigations and practices, legal aid activities, legal academic exchange activities, etc. Are used as the criteria for universities to judge applicants. Because each applicant's experience and concerns are different, it is suggested that the applicant choose the starting point of application according to his own characteristics, plan the application reasonably and avoid the sameness.
Although LLM emphasizes theoretical study because of the 1 year academic system, it is far from enough for students who really want to enter the ranks of lawyers, but it is more suitable for the requirements of the legal department of multinational companies because of its short and fast academic system and many international students. In addition, in the United States, because only those who have passed the lawyer qualification examination (American Judicial Examination) can obtain the lawyer practice qualification, a considerable number of applicants choose LLM in order to obtain the lawyer qualification in the United States. At present, there are 1 1 states in the United States that allow LLM students to take the bar exam, among which new york and California have the largest number of applicants. Although the lawyer exam is quite difficult, in fact, LLM graduates who pass the exam are not less than JD students.