Harvard Law admissions places emphasis on applicant work experience

September 17, 2018

THE HARVARD CRIMSON — Harvard Law admissions says that the school is placing a greater emphasis on applicants’ work history than it did in the past.

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Study: Children of divorce less likely to earn bachelor’s or advanced degree

September 4, 2018

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Being a child of divorce nearly halves the likelihood that a young person will earn a bachelor’s or graduate degree compared to someone whose parents remain married, new research suggests.

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Report: Lower-income students likely to score higher on SAT retakes

September 4, 2018

NEW YORK TIMES — New research contains a message for high school students, especially low-income ones, who want to go to college: Take the SAT early and often.

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Podcast: Dealing with helicopter parents in law school

September 4, 2018

ABA JOURNAL — A law school associate dean discusses how students, parents and school administrators can halt the hover of helicopter parents and foster students’ independence and success.

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Advice for prospective students on maintaining grades in college

September 4, 2018

CHICAGO TRIBUNE — This column offers advice on how students interested in law school can maintain high grades and a career focus needed to succeed.

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Tips for listing extracurricular activities on law school applications

September 4, 2018

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — College students applying to law school can overcome a lack of work experience by leveraging their activities. This articles explains how these activities can be listed on law school applications.

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Legal professionals offer advice to prospective law students

August 20, 2018

ABA JOURNAL —  Two leading voices in the legal industry when it comes to discussing business of law trends, from the intersection of technology and the practice of law to the inner workings of successful law firms, offer advice for students considering law school.

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Advice for prospective students from BYU admissions professionals

July 23, 2018

THE DAILY UNIVERSE — Stacie Stewart, Dean of Admissions for BYU Law, offers advice and tips for students interested in attending law school.

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Advice on the legal job market and bar exam for prospective students

July 12, 2018

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Prospective students preparing for the law school application process should look ahead to the bar exam and legal job market.

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Advice for lawyers and law students taking on a first court case

July 2, 2018

BEFORE THE BAR — This article offers advice on how attorneys and law students can overcome anxiety when taking on their first court case.

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