HOW DO I GET A LAW DEGREE IN THE USA? 

Studying Law in the USA -  Law courses in the USA are seen as professional qualifications on a par with graduate degrees, as opposed to the undergraduate law qualifications available in most countries. 

Applying to study law in the USA -  There is a huge range of courses available for prospective law students in the USA, and many are tailored to those with specific career goals. 

The admission procedure for international students applying for law courses in the USA -  For bachelor’s degrees, you should have completed your higher secondary education which is equivalent to the U.S. high school. 

The documents to be submitted -  An international student needs to submit a few important documents while applying for law courses in the USA. You must hold an F1 or J1 visa to study in the USA. 

The choice of courses available -  There are different types of programs for studying Law in America for Indian students. The J.D. or the Juris Doctor program is the professional degree for graduation in law. JD is also available as a Masters's course. 

The course duration and time of  application -  The duration is 3 years for a full-time Juris Doctor course and 4 years for a part-time course. Some of the dual degree programs will be of a longer duration. 

The language requirements -  Most institutions accept TOEFL or IELTS scores. Some accept Duolingo English Test and PTE to. Check the institution's requirements before registering for the test. 

The tuition fees and other fund factors -  Law courses in America can be expensive for Indian students. Federal loans are available only for U.S. citizens and permanent inhabitants. International students have to depend on private loans. You can also look for the availability of scholarships. 

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