Making job connections through clinical legal education experiences
BEFORE THE BAR — Vanderbilt Law professor Larry Bridgesmith shares his thoughts on teaching experimental and skill-based courses: The law students with multiple job offers in hand before they leave law schools are those that choose the experiential courses to augment the theoretical courses they are provided in law school.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — This monthly feature focuses on the importance of location when it comes to choosing a law school. A connection to the area can signal to a future employer that you’re there to stay.
Read More about Advice on selecting a law school by locationKey attributes that law schools look for in students
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Many aspiring lawyers attempt to get into selective law schools, but getting accepted is no easy feat. Experts say that J.D. applicants with these five key attributes have a better shot of getting admitted at top law schools than their peers.
Read More about Key attributes that law schools look for in studentsUniversity of Houston Law Center releases mobile app for prospective students
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Prospective applicants can now turn their interest in attending the University of Houston Law Center into action with the launch of the UH Law Center mobile app.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Aside from taking out student loans or borrowing money from family, scholarships for law school offer another way to fund an expensive legal education.
Read More about Advice for law students on finding outside scholarshipsSurvey: Prospective law students split on GRE as law school admissions test
KAPLAN TEST PREP — As momentum builds among law schools to allow applicants to submit GRE scores instead of LSAT scores, those most directly impacted by the admissions policy are largely split on the issue.
Read More about Survey: Prospective law students split on GRE as law school admissions testAdvice for prospective law students looking for clinical experiences
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — When a law school’s clinical program is taught well, students have the opportunity to complete substantive legal work for clients with guidance from experienced attorneys who serve as mentors, law school professors say.
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TWO LAWYERS WALK INTO A BAR — We grabs drinks with prominent members of the legal community and talk about their career path to success. These conversations then become podcasts so listeners can soak up their wisdom and hear their varied journeys to professional accomplishment after law school
Read More about New podcast focuses on advice for law students and recent graduatesTips for reaching out to law schools after applying
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Once you’ve submitted your law school applications and celebrated your achievements, there may be a variety of reasons to contact the schools. Before doing so, make sure to analyze whether the reason supports your candidacy.
Read More about Tips for reaching out to law schools after applyingAdvice for law school applicants on diversity statements
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — A strong diversity statement conveys how an applicant’s background would allow him or her to bring a unique perspective to a law school class, experts say.
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