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Law school is the term used in the United States to indicate an institution where future lawyers obtain legal degrees. Law school mainly uses the Socratic Method. In most cases the degree granted by American law schools is the Juris Doctor, or J.D., degree, though some schools still award the LL.B. degree which is still common in other common law jurisdictions, mostly Commonwealth countries. Other degrees that are awarded include the Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) and the Doctor of Juridical Science degree (J.S.D.). A law school is usually an autonomous entity within a larger university and is considered to be a graduate or professional school program.

In other countries law programs are more completely integrated into the other university faculties, such as in Canada where they are often called a faculty of law. In most countries, law is an undergraduate degree and graduates of such a program are eligible to become lawyers by passing the country's equivalent of a bar exam. In such countries, graduate programs in law enable students to embark on academic careers or become specialized in a particular area of law.

Students want to choose the best of the top law schools. When considering law school, potential law school students should consider the advantages and disadvantages of lawyering, the law school experience and the law school ranking. Many books are available about the realities of law school and lawyering. Before entering law school, potential students should also talk to both attorneys and law students about their experiences and recommendations.


LawSchools.com
The Law School Directory.
www.lawschools.com

Law School Information Index
Directory of law schools around the world.
www.ilrg.com


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