Florida A&M Law hosts online pre-law Legal Scholars Summer Boot Camp
FLORIDA A&M COLLEGE OF LAW — Pre-law students who registered for the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Legal Scholars Summer Boot Camp were up for the challenges presented in this thought-provoking two-week virtual session.
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US NEWS & WORLD REPORT – A common misconception among law school hopefuls is the belief that they must pursue a college major that is law-related, but J.D. admissions experts say nothing could be further from the truth.
Read More about A look at undergraduate pre-law programs for aspiring lawyersPandemic delayed LSAT administration could explain drop in law school applications
ABA JOURNAL — Applicants to ABA-accredited law schools are down 2.5% from the same point last year, Law.com reports, citing data from the Law School Admission Council. At this time last year, schools had received 95% of applications to attend school in the fall.
Read More about Pandemic delayed LSAT administration could explain drop in law school applicationsThe pro and cons of a legal technology career for new lawyers
LAW.COM – Because of a changing law firm model, starting a legal technology company is becoming more attractive than ever for young law firm grads and associates. But legal tech founders say that while there are benefits, a smooth landing isn’t guaranteed.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — The University of Houston Law Center Admissions Office hosted the first-ever Texas Law School Admissions Panel webinar on Saturday. Assistant Director of Admissions Angela Ambers-Henderson facilitated the three-hour long event where panelists addressed how best to navigate the application process amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL — The students discuss their motivations for choosing NYLS, how the School’s legal clinics provide real-world experience, how NYLS graduates are perceived in the legal marketplace, diversity and inclusion on campus, the most important advice they have for incoming 1Ls, and much more.
Read More about New York Law School hosts virtual event for admitted studentsUniversity of Houston Law offers virtual tours for prospective students
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, students considering applying to the University of Houston Law Center can still “visit” the campus, “attend” a class, and learn about the educational and career advantages of attending the top law school in the nation’s 4th largest city.
Read More about University of Houston Law offers virtual tours for prospective studentsUniversity of Akron launches summer pre-law immersion program
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW — For the third-straight summer, 20 college students from across the country will meet at The University of Akron School of Law for an immersive experience focused on the skills required to succeed in law school, the law school admission process and a legal career. The Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS)…
Read More about University of Akron launches summer pre-law immersion programAkron Law highlights how military service prepares students for law school
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — Veterans from all ranks and branches of the military are strong candidates for a range of in-demand legal jobs. Keep reading for a look at these opportunities and how being in the military prepares you for law school and a rewarding legal career.
Read More about Akron Law highlights how military service prepares students for law schoolSyracuse University Law student Emily Hildreth provides advice on taking gap year before law school
THE LANTERN — Gap years, which can consist of anything from service work to research, can act as buffer periods in between graduating and starting school that can cement decisions and save money. Emily Hildreth, an Ohio State 2018 alumna, majored in history and economics and took a year off to be a substitute teacher before…
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