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Opinion: Postponing law school will cost aspiring students

August 31, 2015

THE WASHINGTON POST – “Delaying law school will not improve the likelihood of graduating into a booming economy. But it will shorten the number of years of higher post-law school earnings, and increase the number of years of lower earnings with just a bachelor’s degree.”

Law school graduates share advice for future applicants

August 31, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Four recent law school graduates spoke with U.S. News about what worked well for them as applicants, what they’d do differently and how future applicants should think about financing a law degree.

Considerations for pursuing an online LL.M degree

August 24, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – When it comes to pursuing an LL.M. online, here are four questions students should consider about their own personal goals and possible programs.

Tips for crafting a great personal statement for law school applicants

August 17, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – “I’ll outline the five-step process I use with my clients to make sure they write the best possible personal statement, and how much time one should spend at each step.”

Californians call for transparency from unaccredited state law schools

August 17, 2015

LOS ANGELES TIMES – Legislators and legal experts are urging California bar officials to require the state’s unaccredited law schools to be more transparent to give prospective students a better idea of their chances of becoming an attorney.

Advice for law school applicants with STEM degrees

July 20, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Although applicants with STEM backgrounds are at no disadvantage when applying to law school, there are a few challenges that apply particularly to STEM applicants – but there are ways to overcome them.

Advice for law school applicants: Get perspectives from current professors and students

June 15, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – “One of the most overlooked strategies in terms of strengthening law school applications is engaging in contact with the schools of your choice. By actively interacting with a law school as a prospective applicant, you are showing both initiative and a genuine and strong interest in attending the school.”

Law schools offer a variety of specialized programs

April 1, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Prospective attorneys searching for the right fit in a law school might be surprised at the rich variation they find when they delve past a school’s rank to the details.

Timeline guide for law school applicants

March 16, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — From start to finish, applying to law school is a long process. Whether its knowing when to take the LSAT, when to secure letters of recommendation or how long to take writing compelling essays, prospective law students need to stay on track.

Tips for prospective law students in determining return on investment

January 26, 2015

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — For all that’s uncertain about the future of legal education in America, some things remain consistent.