What law school applicants should know about the JD-Next admissions tool

August 15, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Standardized tests and undergraduate grades have long been decisive factors in law school admissions, because they simplify comparisons between applicants and are statistically proven predictors of performance in the crucial first year of law school.

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Advice on preparing for the first year of law school

August 15, 2024

NATIONAL JURIST — So you’re going to law school this fall. Congratulations! Getting in wasn’t easy. Last year 132,000 people took the LSAT.

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Advice on whether to apply to law school straight from college

July 25, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Years ago, most aspiring lawyers applied to law school in their senior year of college. Older applicants were outliers, and while they were not necessarily disadvantaged, their decision to put off law school may have raised eyebrows.

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How legal English courses help foreign educated students in LLM degree programs

July 10, 2024

THE INTERNATIONAL JURIST — If you are applying to LL.M. programs in the U.S., you may have come across the phrase “legal English.” And for good reason as language is a crucial component of U.S. legal education. I still remember buying Black’s Law Dictionary and looking up words in 2010 during my own 1L, sometimes

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Podcast: Advice on completing law school applications

June 17, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today we’re excited to have the founder of Write Track Admissions, Hamada Zahawi, with us to talk about law school applications. 

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Advice on selecting externships or study abroad programs

June 17, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you choose the right law school program, you will hopefully join a campus where you feel at home as you encounter peers, professors, classes and activities that fit your interests.

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What to consider before pursuing a law degree

June 17, 2024

U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Earning a law degree is a crucial step in the path to a legal career and requires a significant investment of money, time and energy.

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Advice on selecting an online JD program

June 17, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — A small but growing number of law schools now offer law students the ability to earn a J.D. partly or fully online, which has undoubtedly made legal education more accessible for a range of students.

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Podcast: Advice for bar exam takers running out of time on an essay response

June 17, 2024

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about time management on the bar exam. Specifically, we share tips on what to do if you run out of time when writing an essay answer.

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Podcast: Advice on preparing for the first year of law school

June 17, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, we’re discussing our top 10 things to consider when getting ready for your first year of law school.

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