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JD requires bachelor's degree, LSAT 170+ for T14 (median 173-175 top schools), GPA 3.7+, personal statement, references. LLM requires law degree (LLB), strong grades, TOEFL 100+, statement, CV.
JD programs cost $60,000-$75,000 per year tuition. Total 3-year cost with living: $250,000-$350,000. LLM costs $60,000-$75,000 total for 1 year. Expensive but salaries justify investment.
T14 schools require 165+ minimum, 170+ competitive. Yale median 174, Harvard 173, Stanford 173. Top 10% of test-takers needed. Retaking common to improve scores.
Yes, but must pass state bar exam (typically New York or California for international students). Many states require JD from ABA-accredited school. OPT provides initial work authorization.
Limited for JD international students (mainly need-based at top schools). More merit scholarships at lower-ranked schools. LLM scholarships rare. Most students use loans or personal funds.
BigLaw refers to large law firms (100+ attorneys) paying Cravath scale ($215K starting). Recruited through on-campus interviews (OCI). Top grades at T14 schools or very top grades at T20-50 schools needed.
JD is first professional law degree (3 years) required to practice in USA. LLM is postgraduate specialization (1 year) for lawyers with foreign law degrees or specialized study.
Yes, but no credit given for prior law degree. Must complete full 3-year JD program. Some schools offer 2-year accelerated JD for foreign lawyers but rare.
Judicial clerkships with federal judges (1-2 years post-JD). Supreme Court clerkships most prestigious. Launch careers, provide insider court experience, boost credentials significantly.
For JD: Start 18-24 months before. LSAT prep 3-6 months. Applications September-February for following fall. For LLM: Start 12-18 months before, applications typically November-March.