Fordham Law partners with Vance Center’s TotalLAW Prep program to provide LLM scholarships to underrepresented students
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law is honored to participate in the Vance Center’s TotalLAW Prep program. This program, designed to increase diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, establishes a pipeline of highly talented Afro-Descendent and Indigenous lawyers from Latin America. “Fordham Law is delighted to play a role in this initiative.”
Read More about Fordham Law partners with Vance Center’s TotalLAW Prep program to provide LLM scholarships to underrepresented studentsA look at the differences in the LSAT and GRE for law school admissions
YAHOO! NEWS — Since 2016, when the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law announced that it would stop requiring applicants to submit LSAT scores and allow applicants to submit GRE scores instead, 67 other U.S. law schools have done the same. Many programs have embraced the GRE.
Read More about A look at the differences in the LSAT and GRE for law school admissionsWillamette Law launches Law School Bound program to improve access to legal education for undergraduate students
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — Willamette University College of Law is excited to announce the creation of Law School Bound, a new initiative for qualified Willamette University undergraduate students providing transparent and direct access to a legal education. At its core, the Law School Bound program offers exclusive and enhanced pre-law advising.
Read More about Willamette Law launches Law School Bound program to improve access to legal education for undergraduate studentsWhat prospective law students should ask admissions officers during interviews
U.S. NEWS — Decades ago, interviews were a central part of the law admissions process. Applicants would arrive at the law school in person, impeccably dressed in suits, and chat about their pedigree and career aspirations. If they came well-regarded from elite schools and seemed to have the “right character,” they would be accepted on the spot.
Read More about What prospective law students should ask admissions officers during interviewsCommon reasons law students drop out of law school
U.S. NEWS — Before investing time, money, and energy into law school, think about the following reasons why many law students drop out and how you can avoid making a costly misstep. The common reasons students leave law school include overconfidence, unanticipated hardship, unmet expectations, and wrong fit.
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STITCHER — It’s time for your questions! Miriam and Kristi respond to listener questions about researching schools during a global pandemic, “good” writing, how long it takes to read a file, and more (with a shout-out to Malcolm Gladwell along the way).
Read More about Podcast: Advice for prospective law students in navigating law school admissionsAdvice for students considering a legal career
U.S. NEWS — Once a person has determined that the legal profession is a good fit, they should start seeking out academic and extracurricular experiences that will prepare them to be a great lawyer. Aspiring lawyers should take classes that involve extensive reading and writing so that they can become better readers and writers.
Read More about Advice for students considering a legal careerLSAT 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 studentsA look at University of Akron Law’s ‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD program
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW — In the 3 + 3 program, students complete enough credits in 3 years of college to start law school in their 4th year. They fulfill their bachelor’s degree requirements through the successful completion of their first-year law school courses, saving them a full year of undergraduate study and expenses.
Read More about A look at University of Akron Law’s ‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD programUniversity of Dayton Law announces five-year accelerated bachelor’s/JD program
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON — Aspiring criminal justice studies and philosophy majors thinking about law school can get their bachelor’s and law degrees in five years instead of the traditional seven at the University of Dayton, thanks to fast-track programs that will save students tuition and living expenses.
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