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Institute of
International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
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Tel: +1 (212) 984 5367
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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.
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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.
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Archived Advising Resources |
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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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Write for EducationUSA Connections
If you have suggestions for future issues or if you would like to submit an article, please contact Shannon Bishop, Connections Managing Editor, at sbishop@iie.org
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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.
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