博彩网址大全 LAW的两年J.D. 外国律师 enables highly qualified candidates who have received their first degree in law outside of the United States to earn their J.D. degree in four semesters by granting them advanced standing based on their prior 法律研究.
This degree is designed for foreign lawyers who would like to enhance their professional 通过获得与美国大学相同的学位进行培训.S. 律师，但数量更少 的时间.
两年的我.D. candidates attend classes with students in the traditional J.D. 程序 and participate fully in other academic and extracurricular opportunities at 博彩网址大全 LAW. They have access to the faculty advising, library research, academic support, bar preparation and career development services offered at the School of Law.
In addition to earning a credential that may enhance the candidate’s home country 实践，两年的J.D. 候选人可以在美国任何一个州参加律师资格考试.S. 成功后的状态 项目完成情况. Additional eligibility requirements must be satisfied in 所有国家.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Hold a first degree in law from a university or law school outside of the United States
that qualifies the applicant for bar admission in the home country
Have outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated excellence in professional 职业活动 - 完成一个 申请进入J .大学.D. 程序 and submit all supporting documentation required in such application (including official transcripts and diplomas, two letters of recommendation, professional resume and personal 语句)
- Submit an official LSAT score reported within the past three years that demonstrates 在项目中取得成功的潜力
- If the language of instruction in the applicant’s first law degree 程序 was other than English, demonstrate a high level of spoken and written English proficiency by submitting an official TOEFL report with a score of 100 or above or an official IELTS 以7分的成绩报告.5个或以上**
Note that 博彩网址大全 LAW requires the use of the LSAC Credential Assembly Service, including International Credential Evaluation, in submitting an application for admission to 两年J.D. 外国律师. 博彩网址大全法律要求所有文件都是 submitted in English or with an English translation.
**Due to the challenges of administering English proficiency tests during the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Louis University School of Law will temporarily accept the Duolingo English proficiency test, in lieu of the IELTS and TOEFL exam. 最低分数 J.D. 项目和两年制J.D. 外国律师项目是125.
International students may register for the Duolingo English proficiency test online and may take the test from any computer that has a camera, audio and reliable internet. Test takers will need a passport, drivers license, or national or state ID to take 考试. The exam takes an estimated 45 minutes to complete. 结果通常是 考试结束后几天内收到. 请访问下面的资源 learn more about the Duolingo English proficiency test.
Applicants who are admitted to the 程序 will be granted advanced standing and may be permitted to transfer up to 30 hours of academic credit earned at their first law 授予学位的大学或法学院. 为了获得两年J.D学位, students must complete at least 61 credit hours while in residence at 博彩网址大全 LAW.
第一年:两年.D. students earn 30 credit hours by completing the same core curriculum courses as first year students enrolled in the traditional three-year J.D. 程序. Those courses consist of Contracts, Torts, Civil Procedure, Property, Constitutional 法律I和法律研究与写作.
第二年:两年.D. students earn at least 31 additional credits through a combination 必修课和选修课. Required courses consist of a course in professional ethics, a seminar, a perspectives on law course and a professional skills course. Electives may be chosen from any upper-division course or seminar offered at 博彩网址大全 LAW.
计划在美国参加律师资格考试的学生.S. 完成两年制课程后 J.D. are strongly advised to enroll in the following recommended courses for bar preparation purposes: Business Associations, Constitutional Law II, Criminal Procedure: Investigation, 证据、信托和遗产. 学生 may choose to take up to six of their elective hours in upper-division courses in another school of the university, with the prior written approval of the director of 两年J.D. 项目和学生主任.
Financial arrangements for funding a course of study in 两年J.D. 对外国 Lawyers 程序 must be made well in advance of commencing studies at 博彩网址大全 LAW.
Information regarding tuition and fees, living expenses and other costs
Information regarding financial arrangements for international students
Admitted students will receive assistance in applying for a student visa, locating 住房和成为博彩网址大全法律导向.