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(xué)典型代表是英國(guó)，美國(guó)以及英聯(lián)邦國(guó)家，而美國(guó)作為普通法系的典型代表，有廣闊的法律就業(yè)市場(chǎng)和完善的法律機(jī)制，在法律留學(xué)中具有極其重要的地位。下面小編為大家搜集關(guān)于美國(guó)法學(xué)院申請(qǐng)，歡迎閱讀。
什么是 LSAT，我需要用它做什么?
LSAT，即美國(guó)法學(xué)院入學(xué)考試，所有J.D.項(xiàng)目的申請(qǐng)者都必須參加的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)化的測(cè)試 (如果你申請(qǐng) LLM項(xiàng)目，你不需要參加)。這是全世界都舉行的測(cè)試，通常在星期六進(jìn)行半天時(shí)間的測(cè)試。完整的提供LSAT測(cè)試的國(guó)際考試中心列表可以在LSAT官網(wǎng)上找到。
LSAT測(cè)試閱讀理解能力、分析推理和邏輯的推理。它包括五個(gè)部分的多項(xiàng)選擇題。你有三十五分鐘來(lái)回答每個(gè)部分。在這五個(gè)部分中，只有四個(gè)部分進(jìn)行評(píng)分，一個(gè)部分為“測(cè)試”，答案可能出現(xiàn)在未來(lái)版本的測(cè)試中。但是，你不會(huì)知道哪部分是測(cè)試部分。一個(gè)寫(xiě)作樣本也是必需的，也不會(huì)計(jì)分，但會(huì)發(fā)送到你所申請(qǐng)的任何法學(xué)院。
很多法學(xué)院要求申請(qǐng)人參加12月份LSAT測(cè)試，以在接下來(lái)的秋季學(xué)期入學(xué)，所以請(qǐng)?zhí)崆坝?jì)劃。如果你不滿意你的分?jǐn)?shù)，你可以在兩年內(nèi)最多重新參加三次考試。
申請(qǐng)人可以花一個(gè)月到一年時(shí)間準(zhǔn)備LSAT。一般來(lái)說(shuō)，你準(zhǔn)備得越好，就越有可能提高你的分?jǐn)?shù)。在你的準(zhǔn)備期間定期參加模擬考試，將告訴你哪些是你的強(qiáng)項(xiàng)，哪些是你需要改進(jìn)的領(lǐng)域。找出你選擇的學(xué)校分?jǐn)?shù)要求，可以為你提供一個(gè)基準(zhǔn)。
什么是托福，我需要用它做什么?
托�？荚嚕蜃鳛橐婚T(mén)外語(yǔ)的英語(yǔ)測(cè)試，評(píng)估考生的英語(yǔ)語(yǔ)言水平。它是由ETS或教育測(cè)試服務(wù)管理的，在165 個(gè)國(guó)家有測(cè)試中心。所有美國(guó)的高等教育機(jī)構(gòu)需要外國(guó)申請(qǐng)者提供托福成績(jī)。
托�？荚噷⒃谒膫�(gè)部分測(cè)試你的技能等級(jí)，包括寫(xiě)作、 閱讀、 聽(tīng)力和口語(yǔ)。整個(gè)測(cè)試需要大約三個(gè)半小時(shí)完成。一些測(cè)試中心提供紙書(shū)面測(cè)試，有一些測(cè)試中心提供互聯(lián)網(wǎng)測(cè)試。提前找出你需要測(cè)試的形式，可以幫助緩解你的壓力，你會(huì)知道你將以什么形式測(cè)試。
你可以參加托福考試的次數(shù)沒(méi)有限制。一些托福考生在同一個(gè)星期安排多次測(cè)試，并提交最好成績(jī)到他們的學(xué)校。重要的是請(qǐng)記住，托福成績(jī)的有效期為兩年。
有各種方式準(zhǔn)備托福開(kāi)始，從正式的測(cè)試準(zhǔn)備材料到看電影，聽(tīng)英文歌曲。進(jìn)行模擬考試是非常重要的。這個(gè)過(guò)程能幫助你熟悉測(cè)試結(jié)構(gòu)，表明你需要改進(jìn)的領(lǐng)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.