世界主要分為兩大法系，大陸法系與英美法系，大陸法系典型代表就是歐陸與亞洲大陸，而英美法系留學典型代表是英國，美國以及英聯(lián)邦國家，而美國作為普通法系的典型代表，有廣闊的法律就業(yè)市場和完善的法律機制，在法律留學中具有極其重要的地位。下面小編為大家搜集關于美國法學院申請，歡迎閱讀。
什么是 LSAT，我需要用它做什么?
LSAT，即美國法學院入學考試，所有J.D.項目的申請者都必須參加的標準化的測試 (如果你申請 LLM項目，你不需要參加)。這是全世界都舉行的測試，通常在星期六進行半天時間的測試。完整的提供LSAT測試的國際考試中心列表可以在LSAT官網(wǎng)上找到。
LSAT測試閱讀理解能力、分析推理和邏輯的推理。它包括五個部分的多項選擇題。你有三十五分鐘來回答每個部分。在這五個部分中，只有四個部分進行評分，一個部分為“測試”，答案可能出現(xiàn)在未來版本的測試中。但是，你不會知道哪部分是測試部分。一個寫作樣本也是必需的，也不會計分，但會發(fā)送到你所申請的任何法學院。
很多法學院要求申請人參加12月份LSAT測試，以在接下來的秋季學期入學，所以請?zhí)崆坝媱�。如果你不滿意你的分數(shù)，你可以在兩年內(nèi)最多重新參加三次考試。
申請人可以花一個月到一年時間準備LSAT。一般來說，你準備得越好，就越有可能提高你的分數(shù)。在你的準備期間定期參加模擬考試，將告訴你哪些是你的強項，哪些是你需要改進的領域。找出你選擇的學校分數(shù)要求，可以為你提供一個基準。
什么是托福，我需要用它做什么?
托�？荚嚕蜃鳛橐婚T外語的英語測試，評估考生的英語語言水平。它是由ETS或教育測試服務管理的，在165 個國家有測試中心。所有美國的高等教育機構(gòu)需要外國申請者提供托福成績。
托福考試將在四個部分測試你的技能等級，包括寫作、 閱讀、 聽力和口語。整個測試需要大約三個半小時完成。一些測試中心提供紙書面測試，有一些測試中心提供互聯(lián)網(wǎng)測試。提前找出你需要測試的形式，可以幫助緩解你的壓力，你會知道你將以什么形式測試。
你可以參加托�？荚嚨拇螖�(shù)沒有限制。一些托�？忌谕粋�星期安排多次測試，并提交最好成績到他們的學校。重要的是請記住，托福成績的有效期為兩年。
有各種方式準備托福開始，從正式的測試準備材料到看電影，聽英文歌曲。進行模擬考試是非常重要的。這個過程能幫助你熟悉測試結(jié)構(gòu)，表明你需要改進的領域。
Are you living outside the USA but planning to attend an American law school? Here are a few important details you should know about the tests that will be required of you as part of your application.
WHAT IS THE LSAT AND WHAT DO I DO WITH IT?
The LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, is a standardized test required of all applicants to J.D. programs (if you’re applying to an LLM program, you won’t need to take it). It’s a half-day test that’s administered all over the world, usually on a Saturday. Accommodations are possible for those who observe the Sabbath. A full list of all international testing centers that provide the LSAT can be found here.
The LSAT tests reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and logical reasoning. It consists of five sections of multiple choice questions. You have thirty-five minutes to answer each section. Of these five sections, only four are scored and one is a “test” section with answers that may appear on future versions of the test. However, you won’t know which section is the test section. A writing sample is also required, which is not scored, but is sent to any law school to which you apply.
Many law schools require applicants to take the LSAT by December for enrollment the following fall, so plan ahead! If you’re unhappy with your score, you can re-take the test a maximum of three times in any two-year period.
Applicants may spend anywhere from one month to one year preparing for the LSAT. Generally speaking, the more you prepare the better chance you have at raising your score. Taking practice exams at regular intervals throughout your preparation will show you the areas in which you’re excelling and the areas in which you need improvement. Finding out the score requirements at your schools of choice can provide a benchmark for you.
WHAT IS THE TOEFL, AND WHAT DO I DO WITH IT?
The TOEFL, or Test of English as a Foreign Language, assesses the test-taker’s proficiency with the English language. It is administered by the ETS, or Educational Testing Service, at centers in 165 countries. All American institutions of higher education require TOEFL scores from foreign applicants.
The TOEFL has four sections which test your skill level in the areas of writing, reading, listening and speaking. The entire test takes approximately three and a half hours to complete. Some testing centers offer a paper test and others offer an internet-based test. Finding out in advance which one you’ll be taking can help relieve your stress level by knowing what to expect.
There are no limits to the number of times you can take the TOEFL. Some TOEFL test-takers schedule multiple tests the same week and submit the best score to their schools. It’s important to note that TOEFL scores are only valid for two years.
There are a variety of ways to prepare for the TOEFL from formal test preparation materials to watching films and listening to songs in English. Taking practice tests is very important. This process familiarizes you with the test’s structure and shows you the areas in which you need improvement.