Hi there! I wanted to know how if LSAT is the only way through which i can apply for LLM in abroad?

Hi,Shruti

Yes LSAT is the only way through which you can apply for LLM in abroad.

LSAT - is an integral part of the law school admission process in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. It provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use for the JD(Jury doctor) program.

LSAT exam is conducted in two formats- One LSAT-global and other is LSAT-India . Although there is no difference as such in the concepts. Former is administrated by LSAC, mainly for those who wish to do it in USA and Canada. While the later one for exclusively for Indian universities as entrance to get admission.

The only difference between both of the exam is - in LSAT- India there is no section or AWA writing while its there for LSAT global.

If you wish to prepare for the exam , you can do it in india. And while applying for the exam visit to the LSAC sites and apply. Your exam will be held Indian given centers by LSAC.

Eligibility Criteria for LSAT

A candidate should complete his/her 10+2 if applying for an LLB degree abroad.

A Bachelor’s degree is required to apply for LLM

Application Procedure for LSAT

There are three ways to apply for LSAT:

Online

You need to have a “My LSAT Account ” to register online.

You can’t register online if you need a fee reduction, testing accommodation.

Click here to register

Telephone Registration

A student can register by calling at LSAC.

Mail-In Registration

Once you have registered for a test during the regular registration period, you may not withdraw or cancel your registration and reregister for that same test during the late registration period.

Fee Structure for LSAT

The LSAT fee for USA is $ 165 while for Canada is $ 164. Students interested in pursuing Law from any other country can contact LSAC directly.

LSAT Exam Format

The test consists of five 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions. Four of the five sections contribute to the test taker's score. The un-scored section, commonly referred to as the variable section, typically is used to pretest new test questions or to pre-equate new test forms. The placement of this section will vary. A 35-minute writing sample is administered at the end of the test. LSAC does not score the writing sample, but copies of the writing sample are sent to all law schools to which a student apply.

Test Centres In India

You need to setup an LSAC account and then it appears there are 4 test centers in India according to the LSAC website.

• Bangalore, The Monarch Hotel
• Hyderabad, Uniti Foundation
• India ,Gurgaon,
• India Pune, Hotel Centur.

The best college that you can get through LSAT is Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat (JGLS).

JGLS in ranked no. 1 among private universities and it only takes admission on the basis of LSAT.Others colleges are:-

• Alliance School Of Law
• Auro University School of Law
• Azim Premji University .

For further details please follow this link..

https://law.careers360.com/colleges/ranking/top-law-colleges-in-India-accepting-lsat-india-score

Best of luck..:),