Advice on using time off in the winter to apply to law schools
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Undergraduates planning to apply to law school often have their hands full with coursework and extracurricular activities. Since undergraduate grades are a major factor in law school admissions, academic performance is of paramount importance while you’re in school. But what about winter break? This respite between classes can be a good time to…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Even before the COVID-19 pandemic made videoconferencing software ubiquitous in schools and workplaces, law schools that interview applicants were already shifting from in-person interviews toward online video interviews. Not only are video interviews more efficient to conduct, but they help level the playing field for applicants unable to meet in person. Some law…
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FORBES ADVISOR — Tens of thousands of undergraduates pursue law school annually, and the competition for admission is fierce. When it comes to admissions, your law school personal statement is not as impactful as your LSAT scores or undergraduate GPA. Still, a personal statement can be the deciding factor when you are neck and neck…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school admissions officers can quickly spot an application from a former premedical student. Telltale signs include a resume with internships in medical research labs and a transcript replete with premed coursework – perhaps with underwhelming grades. Some premeds write personal statements about how they came to see themselves as more suited…
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FORBES ADVISOR — Healthcare law is a multifaceted field that extends well beyond medical malpractice and insurance disputes. Legal counsel is necessary at all levels of healthcare, from government entities to healthcare institutions and private practices. Healthcare lawyers can find work in a multitude of environments, and the scope of their work can change drastically.…
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FORBES ADVISOR — For many people, carving out a path that leads to a successful law career starts with choosing an undergraduate degree. There are many options available, and the type of law you plan to practice may come into play as you choose your undergraduate pre-law major. Certain majors have higher law school admission…
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LEGAL READER — Law school is very demanding on your time. In my 1L year, I had to take five classes per semester, each of which averaged more than a hundred pages of assigned reading per week. I also took a legal writing course, which required me to complete research and writing assignments. It was easy…
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FORBES ADVISOR — The Law School Admission Test (LSAT)®, the most common standardized test for law school, tests logical thinking, argumentation and exceptional reading ability. If you plan to take the LSAT, knowing the ins and outs of the test is the first step to getting the score you want. An above-average LSAT score can…
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THE DAILY UNIVERSE — BYU Law School Dean of Admissions Anthony Grover advised pre-law students to present themselves well on their law school applications. According to the Law School Admission Council, students who wish to be considered for admission must prepare applications, take the LSAT, submit letters of recommendation and more.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Though exams don’t begin until Dec. 10 this year, students at the University of Virginia School of Law have a habit of preparing weeks in advance. Here are the best tips and content about how to approach exams we’ve produced over the years.
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