In my first semester of law school, I taught an LSAT prep class a couple of nights a week to pay for car repairs. At first the job seemed manageable. I enjoyed teaching others and having a life outside school. However, pressure mounted as the semester wore on and my workload grew. The extra money …
If you have your heart set on law school from an early age and want to save money and time, consider a 3+3 program. These accelerated programs, offered by select universities, allow high-performing students to earn both B.A. and J.D. degrees in six years total rather than seven. Accelerated J.D. programs fall into three broad …
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Everyone hates the feeling of being judged. Law school admissions officers go out of their way to frame the admissions process as just getting to know candidates and finding the ones who best fit their school. Ultimately, however, admissions decisions will leave some applicants excited or relieved and others disappointed or regretful. This uncertainty makes …
"I am not the most traditional nor competitive law school applicant. I am in my 30s and have worked the last decade as a professional dancer. My academic path has been far from straightforward, but I am trying to do everything in my power to put my best foot forward. Given my unconventional background, how …
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Regular deadlines for law school applications are not until late winter, but applicants are encouraged to submit early because admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applying by the end of October gives applicants their best chances of admission, even if they do not plan to apply early decision. Therefore, now is a good …
The night before I took the LSAT, a fire alarm went off in my college dorm and I had to wait outside in the dark for help to arrive. The next morning, I barely made it to the test in time. My first section – which I later realized was experimental – was so hard …
College is collegial; it’s right there in the name. Students have plenty of time to socialize, explore and acclimate. Many college students spend their first year just learning the ropes. In law school, however, the first year – called 1L – is most critical.
The arms race among various LSAT test preparation options can make it seem like every LSAT-taker must pay through the nose for courses and study materials. Certainly, there are programs that applicants have found to be worthwhile investments, particularly for those who need help keeping their study plans on track. However, self-motivated test-takers can get …
All extracurricular activities are important because they show a commitment to a community or discipline beyond yourself, whether that means volunteering for a political campaign, joining an intramural ultimate Frisbee team or practicing a demanding art. However, some extracurricular activities stand out more than others on a law school application.
If you are starting school this year, you must have a lot on your mind. Besides adjusting to the rigors of legal education, from deciphering cases to handling cold calls, you confront the unprecedented impact of a pandemic that wholly disrupted campus life. Thus, give your current school a fair shot before giving serious thought …
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The law school admissions process can take several months, and most applicants scramble to prepare for the LSAT and put together application materials in time. Clearly, college sophomores who set their sights on law school are already ahead of the game. How can aspiring lawyers in their first or second year of college best set …
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American law schools, typically traditionalist and resistant to change, have adapted with rare urgency to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Last spring, most law schools – like other educational institutions – moved classes online, canceled campus activities and events, and restricted libraries and other facilities. Many allowed their students to take classes on a pass-fail basis. …
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You've got the LSAT in your sights. You’ve bought the books. You’ve made a study plan. You’ve blocked off your calendar. You’ve booked a test date and a back-up. You have a good handle on what you need to do. But what should you make sure not to do? Here are six LSAT prep pitfalls …
In most countries, legal education begins at the undergraduate level. However, few American colleges offer prelaw programs or majors. If you can’t study law at your undergraduate institution, then what courses can you take to prepare yourself for law school and show commitment to a legal pursuit?
There are plenty of reasons to stress out about your law school applications. Retaking the LSAT is not one of them. There is a lot of misinformation about this because policies have changed. Back in the olden days before 2006, law schools reported to the Law School Admissions Council, or LSAC, the average LSAT score …
Less than a year after the LSAT went digital, the COVID-19 pandemic began pushing LSAT prep largely online. Applicants weighing test preparation options now have to think about which methods will allow them to study safely and practice social distancing. In-person classes and tutoring are out; virtual courses and resources are in. Smartphone applications seem …
This month marks the first birthday of the digital LSAT. Its inaugural year brought growing pains and frustration even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the replacement of in-person tests with the remotely administered LSAT-Flex. The Law School Admission Council recently announced that the LSAT-Flex will supplant the in-person LSAT through August, and possibly later.
A skeleton in your closet is no reason to give up on a dream of practicing law. Every year’s crop of law school graduates includes many who interacted with the justice system, were subject to disciplinary procedures at their college or workplace, or were put on academic probation. Some even committed felonies and served time …
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. Hello, I asked my employer to write two letters of recommendation …
Independence Day this year will feel uncharacteristically subdued, with public gatherings nixed and political tensions rising. Even those unable to enjoy a barbecue and fireworks with friends and family may still find themselves embroiled in one of America’s oldest pastimes – political debate. Political passions have deep roots in the U.S., and many dreams of …
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