Advice for first-generation, working-class graduate school students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — During my senior year of high school, I applied to dozens of colleges, eager to finally prove to myself that I could “make it out” of my low-income neighborhood.
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NATIONAL JURIST — I am in my zoom drop-in office hours. All of the seniors are asking me a variation of the same question: What should I be doing now, to maximize my chances of admission to my top law schools?
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REUTERS — Law firm summer programs are now over, but lessons can still be gleaned from the experience that are invaluable for associates starting at law firms this fall.
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today, we’re talking about being realistic about which jobs you’d be a good candidate for and choosing the right option, while neither selling yourself short nor aiming too high.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Strong law applicants tend to have carefully considered why they are applying to law school, and they understand that their application essays need to express their interest in a legal career.
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — In this episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we go through an attack plan for how you might approach a Miranda issue on an exam question, and look at specific rules you’ll want to address in your answer.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Grades are one of the two most important factors in law school admissions, along with standardized test scores on the LSAT or GRE.
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Deciding on a major may be easier than college undergraduates think, especially if they’re planning to apply to law school in the future.
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CUNY CAMPUS NEWS — Your statement of purpose (also known as an applicant statement) is your opportunity to show a graduate program’s admissions committee why you are a good fit for their school and program.
Read More about Five mistakes graduate school applicants canavoidHow law school applicants can demonstrate courage in their applications
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — While applicants to business school may present themselves as risk-takers and bold leaders, law school applicants often err on the side of caution and prudence.
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