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July 4, 2009






The EducationUSA Connections journal is a quarterly, online publication produced by the Institute of International Education's Membership and Higher Education Services Division and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Connections is produced for the EducationUSA overseas advisers and includes information about higher education in the United States, scholarship opportunities, specific fields of study, best practices in advising, and other topics.

On this website, you will find PDFs of the most current issue in addition to back issues, other advising resources, and information on how to submit an article.



Current Issue


Legal Education in the USA

Vol.3: Issue 2


The study of law is specific to a country’s legal system. Just as Venezuelan law schools teach students about the Venezuelan legal system and Indian law schools teach students about the Indian legal system, American law schools primarily train students to practice law in the United States. Though the basic American law degree (the JD) may not be practical for international students who want to practice law in their home countries, LLM programs have become increasingly popular because they enable students to complement an existing law degree obtained from their country of origin with an internationally-recognized advanced certification. Special thanks to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) who provided guidance on this issue.

In this issue, you will find information on U.S. legal education, including fast facts, online resources and insight from experts in the field. LSAC representatives Bonnie Gordon and Heidi Fox answer frequently asked questions about the LLM degree and EducationUSA advisers Vijayalakshmi Chellappa and Celine Ouziel weigh in on advising scenarios pertaining to legal education. To help you understand what admissions deans are looking for in international applicants,Connections interviews Susan L. Krinsky, Associate Dean and Lecturer in Law at Tulane University.

To view this issue, please click here.


Archived Advising Resources


The advising resources below are designed to compliment articles and information published in the Connections journal. You must use your username and password to access these additional resources.

Volume 3, Issue 2: Legal Education in the USA
-U.S.-UK Fulbright Commission handout: Legal Education in the U.S.
-American Graduate Programs in Law at the Master's Level
-Creating & Maintaining a Facebook group or organization page for student advisees

Volume 3, Issue 1: Annual Planning
-Poster to Publicize ECA's Video Contest: "My Culture + Your culture = Share your Story"
-Sample Annual Plan: Coming Soon
-Sample Country Profile:Australia

Volume 2, Issue 1: Using Technology in Advising
Using Technology in Advising: Best Practices from Centers Around the World

Volume 2, Issue 4: Best Practices in Advising
Best Practices for Using Locator Reports

Volume 2, Issue 1: Using Technology in Advising
Using Technology in Advising: Best Practices from Centers Around the World

Volume 1, Issue 4: Best Practices in Advising
Best Practices from Around the World: Additional Responses
PR 101: Best Practices Media Kit
Welcome to the United States: A Guide for International Visitors

Volume 1, Issue 3: Community Colleges in the USA
PowerPoint: Choosing an ESL Program in the U.S.
Higher Education Fairs Throughout the World




NEW! Connections PowerPoints

To help advisers share Connections content with their students, Connections developed PowerPoint presentations. These ready-made presentation tools are designed to help advisers give group advising sessions, and come complete with notes to guide the presenation.

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EducationUSA Connections Journal:
Back Issues


Vol. 3, Issue 2: Legal Education in the USA

Vol. 3, Issue 1: Annual Planning

Vol. 2, Issue 4: Best Practices in Advising

Vol. 2, Issue 3: Medical Education in the USA

Vol. 2, Issue 2: Liberal Arts Colleges

Vol. 2, Issue 1: Using Technology in Advising

Vol. 1, Issue 4: Best Practices in Advising

Vol. 1, Issue 3: Community Colleges in the USA

Vol. 1, Issue 2: Studying Engineering in the USA

Vol. 1, Issue 1: Strategic Undergraduate Admissions Practices
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EducationUSA Advising Network

The U.S. Department of State provides support to a network of EducationUSA Advising Centers around the world. This network currently consists of over 450 EducationUSA Advising Centers in 170 countries that assist over 25 million students each year in person, by telephone, through email or on the Internet.

EducationUSA Advising Centers are staffed by professional advisers, many of whom have studied in the United States or received specialized training about U.S. higher education and the advising process. These centers provide prospective international students, young professionals, and other audiences with comprehensive, up-to-date and unbiased information on higher education and study opportunities in the United States.

The advisers provide students with information to identify the best option for their educational and professional interests, choosing an institution, identifying financial aid opportunities, understanding the admission process, and applying for a student visa. Additional services include group advising sessions for first-time visitors, individual advising by appointment, CV and essay writing seminars, translation and document verification, test preparation materials or courses, and pre-departure orientation. Many advisers also visit schools and universities in their community to talk with students about U.S. study opportunities and present the services available through the Advising Center.

For more information about the EducationUSA Advising Network and to find the location of EducationUSA Advising Centers, please visit the EducationUSA website by clicking here.