Advice for law school applicants applying to multiple schools
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school applicants may get flashbacks to the college application process as they assemble a school target list balanced with reaches, midrange schools, and “safety” schools. In short, it is unwise to apply to a law school that you would not wish to attend. Put one or two safety schools on your list,…
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Many important factors in law school admissions are hard to control, like the grades on your transcripts and the number of other applicants in the same cycle. So it’s understandable that applicants want to make the most out of the parts of their application they can control, like their…
Read More about Advice on keeping law school applications succinctAdvice for prospective law students filling out application materials
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Many law school applicants find it surprisingly difficult to write application essays. Even applicants who have taken many college classes that involve writing essays may find themselves stumped by the challenge of summarizing their desire to attend law school in two double-spaced pages.
Read More about Advice for prospective law students filling out application materialsHow to find and apply for law school funding and scholarships
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Although it’s typical for law students to acquire a six-figure debt burden during law school, it’s possible to earn a J.D. without paying a cent of tuition. That’s what happens when you win a full scholarship. Given the current economic tumult, aspiring attorneys may be especially eager to save…
Read More about How to find and apply for law school funding and scholarshipsAdvice for law school applicants interested in international law
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — International law has risen in prominence and popularity as the world has become more interconnected in commerce, governance and culture. Whatever specialty you plan to practice within, you are best off pursuing your interest in international law at a U.S. law school unless you plan to work in a…
Read More about Advice for law school applicants interested in international lawA look at direct law school admission programs
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school applicants often lament the time and effort it takes to study for the LSAT. Many desperately wish for a shortcut to get into law school without taking the test. The American Bar Association may soon grant this wish. Only a couple of years after permitting accredited U.S.…
Read More about A look at direct law school admission programsLSAC to host event series for prospective students
THE NATIONAL JURIST — The Law School Admission Council is bringing back its Law School Unmasked and Admission Unmasked programs for this June and July. Touted as a program specifically designed for first-year students, Law School Unmasked will run from June 7 to June 23 and will feature three weeks of instruction to prepare students…
Read More about LSAC to host event series for prospective studentsAdvice for prospective students reapplying to law school
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries.
Read More about Advice for prospective students reapplying to law schoolAdvice for students with disabilities applying to law schools
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — While applying to and attending law school are difficult for anyone, people with disabilities often face extra hurdles on the path to practicing law. Depending on an applicant’s specific disabilities, those burdens can take many forms, from stress and time burdens to practical barriers.
Read More about Advice for students with disabilities applying to law schoolsHow personal statements and diversity statements differ in law school applications
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Few elements of the law school application are as misunderstood as the diversity statement. Exploring the major differences between the personal statement and diversity statement can help answer many of the questions that applicants have about the diversity statement, including what it is, who should write one and how…
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