how hard ,it is for an indian student to get student visa for pursuing LL.M in U.S. whether GRE is required for LL.M.
student visa
Posted Feb 12, 2005 05:06
Posted Feb 12, 2005 09:36
Rakesh, there already is a discussion about the US visa issue: http://www.llm-guide.com/board/374
Posted Feb 12, 2005 09:48
GRE is ususally not required for the LLM, as far as I know. Yale Law School has FAQs, which will answer some of your questions about the LLM in the USA, but make sure to check the websiite of the law schools you want to apply to as conditions may differ from school to school:
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Yale Law School LL.M. Program
BAR EXAM
Can I take the bar exam to practice law once I complete the LL.M.?
The LL.M. degree from Yale Law School makes one eligible to take the bar exam in some states, but it does not prepare you for it. The program is primarily for law graduates who are seriously interested in law teaching.
APPLICATION PROCESS
What are the basic requirements for application?
Applicants for the LL.M. program must have completed their law degree at an accredited U.S. law school or a non-U.S. law school with substantially equivalent standards and must have a strong record of academic accomplishments. Completion of preprofessional requirements for bar admission and some experience following first-degree completion is encouraged.
Admission is ordinarily not available to students who have obtained or are pursuing an LL.M. or an equivalent degree from another U.S. law school.
Admission is available only to individuals planning careers in law teaching and scholarship.
What is the application deadline, and when can I begin submitting my application material?
Application material for the following academic year is available in August, both online and in hard-copy form. You may submit your application any time after September 1. The application deadline for academic year 2005-2006 is December 3, 2004.
When will the decisions be made? Are the decisions made on a rolling basis?
Decisions are typically made in mid-March. All decisions are made at the same time, not on a rolling basis.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Financial aid is not determined until after admission. At that time, a financial aid form is completed. Financial aid is available to all applicants and is based on need. Further information may be found at the following website: www.law.yale.edu/financialaid.
EXAMS
Must I take any exams such as the LSAT, GRE, or TOEFL?
The LSAT and GRE are not required. The TOEFL is required if English is not your primary language. The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 600 on the paper-based exam, and 250 on the computer-based.
What code numbers do I indicate so Yale Law School may receive my TOEFL report?
Yale Law School's Institution Code is 3997. The Law School Department Code is 03. If using the LSAC's LL.M. Credential Assembly Service, the LSAC institution code is 8395.
TRANSCRIPTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
My school does not provide transcripts, or only supplies one original. What should I provide?
For schools that do not provide official transcripts, you should provide one of the following:
* Letter from a school faculty member/tutor/official indicating the courses taken and grades received
* Student Reported Record of Study (from Germany). For schools that provide only one official transcript, you should submit a certified copy of the original transcript. A notary or other official may copy the document and then certify the copy.
*Alternatively, you can register with LSAC's LL.M. Credential Assembly Service (www.llm.lsac.org), which authorizes non-U.S. or Canadian academic credentials that are needed in addition to a completed admissions application form.
My transcripts and/or recommendations are not in English. Must I have them translated?
Yes. All documents submitted must be in English. Translations must be made and certified by an official translator. You should submit both the original and the translated versions.
Should the transcripts and recommendations be sent together with the application forms, or may I or my referees send them separately?
Either way is acceptable.
CALENDAR
When should I plan to arrive?
In order to arrange housing, you should plan to arrive by early August. You should also plan to attend the orientation session in late August, which offers much useful information to newly admitted students.
When are classes in session?
Generally, the first week of September until mid-May.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Yale Law School LL.M. Program
BAR EXAM
Can I take the bar exam to practice law once I complete the LL.M.?
The LL.M. degree from Yale Law School makes one eligible to take the bar exam in some states, but it does not prepare you for it. The program is primarily for law graduates who are seriously interested in law teaching.
APPLICATION PROCESS
What are the basic requirements for application?
Applicants for the LL.M. program must have completed their law degree at an accredited U.S. law school or a non-U.S. law school with substantially equivalent standards and must have a strong record of academic accomplishments. Completion of preprofessional requirements for bar admission and some experience following first-degree completion is encouraged.
Admission is ordinarily not available to students who have obtained or are pursuing an LL.M. or an equivalent degree from another U.S. law school.
Admission is available only to individuals planning careers in law teaching and scholarship.
What is the application deadline, and when can I begin submitting my application material?
Application material for the following academic year is available in August, both online and in hard-copy form. You may submit your application any time after September 1. The application deadline for academic year 2005-2006 is December 3, 2004.
When will the decisions be made? Are the decisions made on a rolling basis?
Decisions are typically made in mid-March. All decisions are made at the same time, not on a rolling basis.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Financial aid is not determined until after admission. At that time, a financial aid form is completed. Financial aid is available to all applicants and is based on need. Further information may be found at the following website: www.law.yale.edu/financialaid.
EXAMS
Must I take any exams such as the LSAT, GRE, or TOEFL?
The LSAT and GRE are not required. The TOEFL is required if English is not your primary language. The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 600 on the paper-based exam, and 250 on the computer-based.
What code numbers do I indicate so Yale Law School may receive my TOEFL report?
Yale Law School's Institution Code is 3997. The Law School Department Code is 03. If using the LSAC's LL.M. Credential Assembly Service, the LSAC institution code is 8395.
TRANSCRIPTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
My school does not provide transcripts, or only supplies one original. What should I provide?
For schools that do not provide official transcripts, you should provide one of the following:
* Letter from a school faculty member/tutor/official indicating the courses taken and grades received
* Student Reported Record of Study (from Germany). For schools that provide only one official transcript, you should submit a certified copy of the original transcript. A notary or other official may copy the document and then certify the copy.
*Alternatively, you can register with LSAC's LL.M. Credential Assembly Service (www.llm.lsac.org), which authorizes non-U.S. or Canadian academic credentials that are needed in addition to a completed admissions application form.
My transcripts and/or recommendations are not in English. Must I have them translated?
Yes. All documents submitted must be in English. Translations must be made and certified by an official translator. You should submit both the original and the translated versions.
Should the transcripts and recommendations be sent together with the application forms, or may I or my referees send them separately?
Either way is acceptable.
CALENDAR
When should I plan to arrive?
In order to arrange housing, you should plan to arrive by early August. You should also plan to attend the orientation session in late August, which offers much useful information to newly admitted students.
When are classes in session?
Generally, the first week of September until mid-May.
Posted Jul 24, 2006 18:53
i m pakistani belong to Baloshistan province,so i want to take Admission in LLM in USA or in uK please help me
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