How do I get admission for 1 year LLM to colleges abroad to countries like UK, USA, or Australia and what exams do I have to pass in order to get admitted? Also, what can I do about scholarships?
Hello,
Master of Laws is an advanced, postgraduate academic degree, pursued by those either holding an undergraduate academic law degree, a professional law degree, or an undergraduate degree in a related subject
Eligibility criteria for UK-
- A bachelor's degree in law, sociology, politics, economics, social policy, psychology, history; or another subject relevant.
- IELTS or TOEFL test scores as proof of English language proficiency
Document required-
- Completed application form
- Official transcript(s)
- Proof of English language ability-IELTS, TOEFL iBT scores.
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose/personal statement
- Written work
- References/letters of recommendation
Eligibility criteria for US
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-approved US Law School or first degree (JD, LLB or equivalent) from a foreign law school
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 83% at bachelors level (varies with the university)
- Minimum 2 to 2 years of work experience (depends upon university)
- Proof of English proficiency
Document required-
- Transcripts of 10th, 12th and bachelors degree
- Evaluation of foreign transcripts by LSAC’s LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
- Minimum 2 letters of recommendations
- Essays based on the questions asked by the university
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Eligibility criteria for Australia-
- An undergraduate degree equivalent to bachelors in law from Australian universities
- Students with bachelor's from other fields may also apply if they satisfy the additional criteria
- 2 years of minimum work experience (especially when the student is from a different discipline)
- Proof of English language proficiency
Document required-
- Graduation Certificate
- Certificate of IELTS/TOEFL/ PTE scores
- Passport/ Birth Certificate/ Identification Card
- Medical Reports (If any)
- Criminal Records (If any)
- Attested Marksheets and certificates and work experiences letter
- Important telephone numbers and addresses in India and Australia
- Health Insurance details
Hope this helps!!!