George 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.
Read More about George Washington Law students launch pre-law mentorship programCollege application group reports decrease in applications, especially among first-generation applicants and those eligible for aid
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Common Application received 8 percent fewer applications through Nov. 2 compared to last year, and 60 percent of its 921 members were reporting application declines. Applications from first-generation students and those eligible for application fee waivers were down 16 percent.
Read More about College application group reports decrease in applications, especially among first-generation applicants and those eligible for aidPodcast: A look at law school admissions and the LSAT-Flex
SPIVEY CONSULTING GROUP — In this podcast, Mike Spivey and PowerScore founder Dave Killoran ask each other questions about law school admissions (Mike’s wheelhouse) and the LSAT (Dave’s specialty). You can listen to this podcast through the video below, or through SoundCloud or Apple Podcasts.
Read More about Podcast: A look at law school admissions and the LSAT-FlexAdvice for applying to law schools in a competitive environment
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Applications to law school are way up so far, this year. I’ve never seen them increase so much in one cycle. Understandably, the uncertain job market, and interest in politics and social justice are some of the reasons. How can you increase your chances of being successful?
Read More about Advice for applying to law schools in a competitive environmentUniversity of Dayton launches accelerated ‘3+2’ five-year bachelor’s/JD program
THE NATIONAL JURIST — The University of Dayton, in conjunction with its law school, has created a new fast-track program for undergraduate students who also want to pursue a law degree. Students who major in criminal justice or philosophy now have an option to save tens of thousands of dollars and two years of schooling.
Read More about University of Dayton launches accelerated ‘3+2’ five-year bachelor’s/JD programA look at common law school application errors
U.S. NEWS — Law school applications have several components, and making a serious mistake on one of them could lead to a rejection letter. Meticulousness is a valued attribute in the legal profession, so signs of carelessness can tarnish an otherwise strong law school application. Find out what some J.D. hopefuls do that hurts their chances.
Read More about A look at common law school application errorsCalifornia court orders University of California system to stop accepting SAT or ACT test for admissions
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE — The University of California, which has stopped requiring applicants to take the SAT or the ACT, cannot allow prospective students to submit their scores on the standardized tests, a state appeals court said Thursday in a victory for students with disabilities.
Read More about California court orders University of California system to stop accepting SAT or ACT test for admissionsTips for non-traditional candidates on applying to law school
U.S. NEWS — Diversity in law school can take many forms. The wider the range of life experiences and perspectives represented in a classroom, the more all students benefit. This is why many law schools appreciate older applicants who bring a wealth of life experience, as well as applicants with unconventional careers – including in the arts.
Read More about Tips for non-traditional candidates on applying to law schoolA look at rolling law school admissions
J. D. ADVISING — While law school admissions share many similarities with undergraduate admissions, they also share some differences. One of the admissions subjects most often talked about is the concept of rolling admissions. Rolling admissions means that a law school accepts and evaluates applications on a continuous basis until a set deadline.
Read More about A look at rolling law school admissionsUniversity of Miami Law offers virtual tours and events for prospective students
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — Even with the hurdles the pandemic presents, there are still many ways for you to get your finger on the pulse of which law school is your best match. Law school admission officers understand these are challenging times and want to help you.
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