Skills law school applicants should work on
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Practical life skills and mindset can make a big difference for success in law school and afterwards, according to professionals who assist law school applicants in the admissions process.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Even for law school applicants untroubled by test anxiety, test day is never going to go as smoothly as a practice test. Test-takers must prepare for test-day challenges, whether they choose to take the LSAT from the comfort of home or at a dedicated testing facility with staff available if something goes awry.
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The LSAT — or Law School Admission Test — is the most common standardized test that law schools require prospective students to take.
Read More about Advice on preparing for the LSATApplying too close to deadlines could hurt applicants’ chances of getting into law school
ABA JOURNAL — If a student from an underrepresented community applies to law school right before the deadline, then they are already late, according to a report from the AccessLex Institute released in December.
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THE NATIONAL JURIST — If you ask people about the purpose of a J.D., the general answer will likely be that it is the degree needed to become a lawyer in the United States. While the reality is a bit more nuanced (a prime example: foreign-educated lawyers), I think that captures the expected “purpose” well.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The law school application process is rooted in heartfelt dreams. Only a tightly held dream can carry an applicant through the gauntlet required for admission, from taking the LSAT or GRE to patiently enduring months on a waitlist.
Read More about Advice for prospective law students on application strategyHow students can prepare for law school interviews
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Admissions interviews are a way law schools gauge the fit of a prospective student.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — To apply to law school in the U.S., it is not important to study law in college or to fulfill any sort of academic prerequisites beyond earning an undergraduate degree. Thus, it’s never too late in life to decide to pursue law school. Indeed, many law schools increasingly prefer applicants with work experience.
Read More about Advice for students on creating a plan for each year of law schoolOpinion: Aspiring law students from underrepresented groups should start law school applications early
BARRIER BREAKERS — The relative scarcity of minority legal professionals is still a concern despite the accelerating changes over the decade. According to the 2021 NALP report on diversity, 10.75% of firm partners were lawyers of color, with 46% being Asian Americans, 31% Hispanic, and 24% Black.
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NATURAL JURIST — In addition to general application anxiety, with the upcoming changes to the LSAT, future bar exam format, and changes in the legal profession, there’s a lot going on. While some of the anxiety can’t be helped, there are steps you can take to feel more in control.
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