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How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest for Law Schools

How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest for Law Schools

One component that often comes up late in the law school application process is a letter of continued interest (LOCI). A letter of continued interest is a letter sent to a school to which you have already applied.  After submitting so much information about yourself earlier in the application process, you might be at a…

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How Do Sales Professionals Get into Top MBA Programs?

Should I Enroll in a Law School Prep Program?

Applying to law school can be a busy and stressful process. So, after you decide which school you will attend, you might want to just forget about law school until classes begin. But although you should take some time to relax, it’s worth considering what you can do now to make your first semester of…

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The Dynamic Duo: The MBA Degree and Six Sigma Certification

Strategies for LSAT/GPA “Splitters”

Most law school applicants would do just about anything to score above a 170 on the LSAT. Given how important the LSAT is to getting into law school, it would seem that getting a high score would guarantee your acceptance to at least a few of the top-ranked schools. This is generally true, except for…

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Five Tips for Writing a Strong Law School Personal Statement

Should I Cancel My LSAT Score?

Let’s be honest: the LSAT can be nerve-racking. Whether you are studying for the exam, taking it, or wondering how you did, it’s not unusual to be stressed—and this level of stress leads many test takers to cancel their scores.  The LSAT has offered the option to cancel scores for a while. And now that…

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Does Location Matter When Deciding Where to Apply to Law School?

Aspiring applicants consider many factors when researching law schools. Many applicants defer to rankings, while others examine employment and clerkship statistics. Some look to see if the school is strong in the area of law in which they want to practice. Another factor that applicants often consider is location. But how much does a school’s…

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Optimal Timeline For A Successful Law School Application

Given the cumbersome process involved in applying to law school, you might wonder what is the right timeline for applying. In this blog post, we at Stratus offer some guidance to position you for success in the months to come. January of Your Application Year Ideally, you should start thinking about law school in January…

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Why Are Law Schools Quitting the U.S. News Rankings?

Over the last month, you might have seen that Harvard Law and Yale Law announced they would stop contributing data to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Schools rankings list. Soon after, several other top law schools announced they would do the same. These actions have created a lot of drama, but it is important…

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Transferring Law Schools? Here’s How to Stand Out

With the first round of law school admissions decisions just around the corner, there are inevitably going to be more dissatisfied applicants than successful ones. Only so many spots are available at the top law schools, and even students with strong LSAT scores and high GPAs might find themselves disappointed with their admissions results (Harvard…

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I’ve Been Rejected from Law School—What Do I Do Now?

As we approach the season of thin white envelopes, we at Stratus often get the question, “What do I do if I don’t get into my top-choice law schools?” The answer to that question is very simple: calm down and wait for your results. However, that answer does little to assuage the anxieties of our…

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5 Reasons to Take an MBA Admissions Test (Even if It’s Not Required)

How to Approach the “Why Our Law School?” Application Essay Prompt

Law school application essays frequently cause writer’s block. It can be difficult to respond to a school’s prompts within the specified parameters. One prompt that often challenges applicants is “Why (insert law school)?” This is where you need to explain why you want to attend that specific law school. A lot of applicants think, “Well,…

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Top 10 Law School Admissions Questions Answered

Top 10 Law School Admissions Questions Answered

If you are considering applying to law school, you likely have some questions about the process and your candidacy. We at Stratus have answered questions from hundreds of applicants over the years, and have compiled this list of our top 10 most-asked questions from law school applicants. Of course, if you have additional questions, we…

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Should I Take Time Off Between College and Law School?

Should I Take Time Off Between College and Law School?

Both law school and its application process are constantly changing. One of the most pronounced changes in recent decades is the fact that many applicants now have at least one year of work experience. Many law schools proudly note the work experience of their enrolled students as well as what they did between college and…

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