Some law schools weigh admission test options
THE NEW YORK TIMES — The American Bar Association’s accrediting body plans to hold a public hearing where both sides can air their views on the change in the admission requirements (GRE as an alternative vs. the LSAT) later this month.
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ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — Law students will be the first to tell you: law school is stressful. It’s competitive, expectations are high, and there’s a lot to do and only so many hours to do it.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school letter of recommendation writers can differ significantly in their approach to the process. Some will put in little effort and draft a short, generic recommendation, while others will engage in a dialogue with the applicant when writing the letter.
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KAPLAN TEST PREP — Pre-law students, listen up. Your future selves have a public service announcement for you: Be careful about how much importance you place on the law school rankings.
Read More about Survey: Recent graduates think prospective law students put too much emphasis on rankingsU.S. News releases law school rankings
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — U.S. News & World Report today announced the 2019 Best Graduate Schools, which are designed for prospective students looking to continue their education and advance their careers.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Many prospective students are beginning to think about applying to law school this fall. Any new endeavor can be seem overwhelming at first, and the law school application process is no exception.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Students coming from a science or first-generation background can use their experiences to shine on law school applications.
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NEW ENGLAND LAW | BOSTON — With a law school mentor, you have an invaluable opportunity to gain real-world advice and guidance from a legal professional.
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ABA JOURNAL — A panel discussion at ABA Techshow explored several ways for women and attorneys of color to find the right mentor.
Read More about Advice for law students and graduates on selecting a mentorAdvice for prospective law students seeking fee waivers for application costs
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — While securing a fee waiver from Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is very difficult and only covers a small portion of the overall cost of a legal education, there are three potential ways to obtain an application fee waiver directly from law schools.
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