细分美国法律专业LLM, JD, JSD，SJD的区别（2）
The JD DegreeThe Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required to practice law in the United States. It is considered the first degree in law. The JD degree is offered by American Bar Association (ABA)-approved law schools, by law schools that are not ABA-approved, and by many Canadian law schools.
· A bachelor's degree is required for admission into a JD program.
· ABA-approved law schools and Canadian common-law law schools require applicants to take the LSAT for admission into a JD program.
· The JD program is generally a three-year full-time academic program.
· All US states accept graduation from an ABA-approved law school as meeting that state's education requirement for eligibility to sit for the bar examination.
The LLM DegreeThe Master of Laws (LLM) degree is considered an advanced law certification that has global credibility. LLM programs offered by US and Canadian law schools are desirable for international students who wish to gain global credentials and for JD graduates who desire advanced legal study.
· A first degree in law is required for admission into an LLM program.
· It is not necessary to take the LSAT to apply for an LLM program.
· Most LLM programs do require an English proficiency test score for international applicants whose native language is not English.
· The LLM program is generally a one-year, full-time academic program.
· Earning the LLM degree does not qualify international lawyers to sit for the bar exam of every US state or Canadian province.