Duquesne University establishes pre-law program and center

October 29, 2019

THE DUKE DUQUESNE DUKE — In their exploration of law school options, undergraduate students now have an additional resource to use. Located in room 128 of the Law School, the new Pre-Law Center is intended to be an all-in-one resource for students interested in law school, public service and similar postgraduate opportunities.

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Podcast: Advice for prospective students on choosing the right law school

October 21, 2019

JDSUPRA — Today, we’re talking with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian — a law school admissions expert who has been featured on The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, and NBC — about the process of deciding which law schools to apply to, and choosing the one to attend.

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New England Law shares tips on finding law school scholarships for prospective students

October 21, 2019

NEW ENGLAND LAW — Looking for scholarships for law school? Nicole Bonito, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at New England Law | Boston, is here to help! Keep reading for her expert tips for finding and winning law school scholarships.

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A look at law school application data

October 15, 2019

U.S. NEWS — So, while you’re welcomed and encouraged to check out the numbers yourself, a quick overview of the data sheds some light on four areas. The following analysis is based on data received through Aug. 8, 2019, for the 2019-20 academic year….

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Tips for law students on how to prepare for the bar exam

October 15, 2019

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — If you’re just beginning your first or second year of law school, the last thing you’re probably worried about is the bar exam. While you shouldn’t focus too much energy specifically on doing bar prep during law school, there are a few things you can focus on along the way that will

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Law students share advice on succeeding in law school

October 8, 2019

ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — Members of the 2019–2020 Law Student Division Council, along with other law students across the country, offer their advice to you, their fellow law students.

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New platform from AccessLex Institute helps prospective law students find the right school

October 8, 2019

BLOOMBERG LAW — XploreJD uses a proprietary algorithm to evaluate factors such as location and graduation rates outside the realm of rankings, and help aspiring law students find a good fit. The XploreJD website provides a series of questions which can be completed initially in 15 minutes in six areas for students to look at their

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UNLV Law announces Justice Douglas Pre-Law Fellowship Program

October 8, 2019

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL — UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law announced Wednesday the Justice Michael L. Douglas PreLaw Fellowship Program, named for the first African-American justice on the Supreme Court of Nevada. It offers undergraduate students at UNLV a sampling of law school classes, as well as networking opportunities with legal professionals and current law school students.

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How ABA accreditation changes affect law school applicants

October 1, 2019

U.S. NEWS — Prospective law school students should be aware of the tighter standard focused on bar exam passage rates.

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