Advice for taking the LSAT for students where English is a second language
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school applicants should know that the LSAT tests logic skills more than English skills. Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Applicants with backgrounds in STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – have a leg up in law school admissions. Law is increasingly enmeshed with science and technology, and not just in the burgeoning areas of health law, tech law, patent law and environmental law. From forensic evidence…
Read More about Tips for law school applicants with STEM experienceTips for law school applicants on improving LSAT scores
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Raising your LSAT score significantly takes time and effort. A multimonth study plan can ensure you master the basics and hone your skills through sustained practice. To keep your skills from plateauing or even backsliding, your approach to practice must be focused and methodical. A lifetime of practice won’t…
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NATIONAL JURIST — There is so much misinformation out there about law school admissions. It is sometimes shocking what my students tell me they have read on the internet or have heard from well-intentioned friends or other lawyers. I have conversations that reflect that every week. “My friend told me that law schools don’t like it when you…
Read More about Online resources for law school applicantsHow prospective law students can take steps to reduce student loan debt
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you have dreamed of becoming a lawyer since childhood, it’s understandable that you might be willing to invest a lot of money in a J.D. degree to pursue that goal. But if you must incur debt in pursuing a legal education, it’s prudent to keep your student loan…
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LAWYER MONTHLY — The prospect of going to law school is not only one that requires a lot of hard work and money but also some thorough research. As with any other profession, while some grads can easily embark on to their successful careers, others might find themselves struggling to find a job. As such, you…
Read More about Advice for prospective law students on selecting a schoolQuestions to consider before applying to law school
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law schools challenge students inside and outside the classroom. Before enrolling in a J.D. program, aspiring lawyers should be aware of what the law school environment will be like, how much it costs to get a law degree and what distinguishes one school from the next. It’s also important to…
Read More about Questions to consider before applying to law schoolWhat law school applicants should know about joint JD-MBA programs
WTOP NEWS — The popularity of J.D.–MBA programs has grown accordingly. These joint programs allow students to finish both business and law degrees concurrently within the same university system, typically shaving a year off the five years it generally takes to earn both degrees separately. Some schools, like Northwestern University and the University of Notre Dame,…
Read More about What law school applicants should know about joint JD-MBA programsPodcast: Author Jonathan Wolf discusses how students can go to law school without incurring debt
ANCHOR BY SPOTIFY — Legal education is experiencing explosive applications; a call for innovation & adaptation; demand for increased diversification of the profession; & cries for social justice impact & protection of the Rule of Law. Host Patty Roberts, Dean of St. Mary’s University School of Law, will explore the opinions of legal education leaders regarding…
Read More about Podcast: Author Jonathan Wolf discusses how students can go to law school without incurring debtHarvard Law collaborates on program introducing underrepresented high school students to careers in law
HARVARD LAW TODAY — Eja Richardson is a first-year student at Howard University from Orlando, Florida. Michaell Santos is a high school senior in the Bronx, New York. While they come from different backgrounds and areas of the country, both have an interest in law, but say that the lack of resources and opportunities in their…
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