Advice for first-year students on navigating law school
U.S. NEWS — In law school, the first year is critical. The curriculum and teaching methods are established, and lectures are intimidating. Professors typically base their grades on final exams using a fixed curve with percentage quotas for each grade. And 1L grades are a key factor in determining summer positions and future job opportunities.
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JD ADVISING — Your days of long undergrad lectures are over. Now, it is time to get ready for your Socratic Method journey in law school! The Socratic Method is also referred to as a “cold call”.
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U.S. NEWS — Try these free and low-cost methods and resources for productive LSAT self-study.
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U.S. NEWS — All extracurricular activities are important because they show a commitment to a community or discipline beyond yourself, whether that means volunteering for a political campaign, joining an intramural ultimate Frisbee team or practicing a demanding art.
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YALE UNIVERSITY — Miriam and Kristi talk about letters of recommendation, with advice for both applicants and recommenders. They answer questions including how many letters you should submit, who should write them, and what makes a letter great…and not so great!
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KAPLAN — There’s good news for law school applicants amid the most unpredictable admissions cycle in recent history. According to a new Kaplan survey of nearly 100 law schools across the United States, taking the shorter, one-hour and 45 minutes, at-home version of the usual LSAT exam—called the LSAT-Flex—will not put aspiring attorneys at an…
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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW — Marcilynn A. Burke, Dean and Dave Frohnmayer Chair in Leadership and Law at the School of Law, joins the deans at six law schools across the nation have forged a unique partnership to launch an innovative digital discussion series.
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JD ADVISING — The early bird gets the worm, but does it get a law school acceptance letter? For some students, applying to a binding early decision program is the right choice. For others, it is a mistake.
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LEGAL READER — Preparing for LSAT is a long process and something that does not happen in an instant. With the right materials and study plan, you can definitely crush it and stroll your way into law school.
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U.S. NEWS — 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 chance to be featured in a future post.
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