University of Kansas Law offers LSAT fee-waiver to select KU students
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW — A new program offered by the University of Kansas School of Law will cover law school entrance exam fees for selected KU students. Preference will be given to diverse candidates and candidates who have financial need. KU students who plan to attend law school are invited to apply.
Read More about University of Kansas Law offers LSAT fee-waiver to select KU studentsLaw schools see spike in applicants for fall 2021
ABA JOURNAL — Securing a spot at a top law school could become more difficult this year, as more people with high scores on the Law School Admission Test are submitting applications. Law.com reports on the latest numbers and offers possible reasons for the increase in scores and applicants.
Read More about Law schools see spike in applicants for fall 2021Number of law schools accepting GRE test scores for admissions climbs
THE NATIONAL JURIST — The move by the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law to accept GRE scores in lieu of the LSAT was done in part to attract students who excelled in math and sciences. It made sense in other ways too. The pool of applicants suddenly was enlarged.
Read More about Number of law schools accepting GRE test scores for admissions climbsCommon Application finds most college applicants not submitting admission test scores
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Only 44 percent of those who applied to college through the Common Application through Feb. 15 submitted SAT or ACT scores. That represents a substantial decline from last year, when the total through Feb. 15, 2020, was 77 percent.
Read More about Common Application finds most college applicants not submitting admission test scoresLSAC extends online LSAT-Flex through June 2022
LSAC — Given the expressed preferences of the substantial majority of test takers, LSAC is pleased to announce that we will continue to provide the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format through June 2022. Dates for the upcoming testing year are now available so that law school candidates may plan what works best for them.
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LSAT UNPLUGGED — Stressed about applying to law school? Looking for that *something* to provide an edge when your LSAT scores and GPA aren’t enough to set you apart? Steve Schwartz shares insights on everything law school admissions – personal statements, diversity statements, LSAT prep, recommendation letters, and more.
Read More about Podcast: Advice on navigating the law school application processBar exam takers with learning disabilities face new challenges in transition to remote format
LAW360 — The COVID-19 pandemic has raised new questions for disabled individuals taking standardized tests such as the bar exam, and their advocates. The need to change test formats has unearthed and magnified challenges related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act[1] and, for some, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Read More about Bar exam takers with learning disabilities face new challenges in transition to remote formatHarvard Law students launch mentorship focused nonprofit organization
ABA JOURNAL — A new group formed by Harvard Law School students, which pairs mentors with people applying for competitive scholarships and graduate programs, helped almost 500 candidates during the most recent application cycle, and they are looking for more volunteers. Dear Future Colleague focuses on helping underrepresented applicants.
Read More about Harvard Law students launch mentorship focused nonprofit organizationLSAT writing sample advice for prospective law students
U.S. NEWS — The LSAT writing sample is ungraded but included in the report that law school admissions officers receive. In practice, the essay is of negligible importance. After all, your personal statement, recommendation letters, transcript and other materials reflect your writing abilities better.
Read More about LSAT writing sample advice for prospective law studentsGeorge Washington Law students launch pre-law mentorship program
THE GW HATCHET — GW Law students launched a mentorship program earlier this month to provide pre-law undergraduates with resources to study for the LSAT and advise them on their law school application essays. Students involved with the program said current law school students and attorneys are paired with undergraduates.
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