How to prepare for recorded law school interviews
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…
Read More about How to prepare for recorded law school interviewsAdvice on writing a law school personal statement
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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BLOOMBERG LAW — Law school finals can be incredibly intimidating, and as the fall 2022 semester winds down, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the thought of the next few weeks—especially if this is your first year as a law student. After two and a half years of taking law school finals—and two more years…
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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…
Read More about What law students should know before entering law schoolUniversity of Virginia Law faculty shares advice on choosing law school electives
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professors at the University of Virginia School of Law have a few tips for first-year J.D. students to consider as they begin choosing their first elective courses for the spring.
Read More about University of Virginia Law faculty shares advice on choosing law school electivesRecent University of Virginia Law graduate Camilo Garcia offers advice to current students
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Camilo Garcia has earned the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence by graduating with the highest GPA in the University of Virginia School of Law’s Class of 2022.
Read More about Recent University of Virginia Law graduate Camilo Garcia offers advice to current studentsTips for law students considering student organizations
THE NATIONAL JURIST — There are many positive reasons to join law student organizations like meeting new people, learning about new areas of the law, and developing connections, to name a few. However, law student organizations can also take your valuable time away from your studies.
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LEGAL CHEEK — Legal Cheek has compiled a non-exhaustive list of some Latin phrases and literary references that should help incoming law students to impress their professors and tackle tricky judgments.
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