Advice for law school applicants interested in international law
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — International law has risen in prominence and popularity as the world has become more interconnected in commerce, governance and culture. Whatever specialty you plan to practice within, you are best off pursuing your interest in international law at a U.S. law school unless you plan to work in a…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school applicants often lament the time and effort it takes to study for the LSAT. Many desperately wish for a shortcut to get into law school without taking the test. The American Bar Association may soon grant this wish. Only a couple of years after permitting accredited U.S.…
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THE NATIONAL JURIST — The Law School Admission Council is bringing back its Law School Unmasked and Admission Unmasked programs for this June and July. Touted as a program specifically designed for first-year students, Law School Unmasked will run from June 7 to June 23 and will feature three weeks of instruction to prepare students…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries.
Read More about Advice for prospective students reapplying to law schoolAdvice for students with disabilities applying to law schools
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — While applying to and attending law school are difficult for anyone, people with disabilities often face extra hurdles on the path to practicing law. Depending on an applicant’s specific disabilities, those burdens can take many forms, from stress and time burdens to practical barriers.
Read More about Advice for students with disabilities applying to law schoolsHow personal statements and diversity statements differ in law school applications
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Few elements of the law school application are as misunderstood as the diversity statement. Exploring the major differences between the personal statement and diversity statement can help answer many of the questions that applicants have about the diversity statement, including what it is, who should write one and how…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post.
Read More about Advice on preparing for law schoolAdvice for law school applicants with accounting backgrounds
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Now that federal tax day has passed, many accountants and bookkeepers may finally have some time on their hands to think about next steps for their career. Law school may be especially appealing for accountants who hope to work on legal or policy issues, or leverage their experience to…
Read More about Advice for law school applicants with accounting backgroundsLaw students discuss what they wish they had known before law school
LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL — In this webinar, aimed at individuals planning to start law school in August 2023 or later, we heard from current law students about what they wish they’d known before starting law school. A panel of current law students shared their experiences and firsthand accounts of what worked — and what didn’t…
Read More about Law students discuss what they wish they had known before law schoolHow gap year jobs can aid a law school application
U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT — Spring is a time of transition, with a new crop of college graduates about to enter the workforce while others finish programs and fellowships. Whether you are about to take a gap year before attending law school or are already in the workforce, it’s worth thinking about how best…
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