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Choosing the Right Law School for Entertainment Law
November 22, 2022
In Hollywood, it’s often said that success is based on “who you know.” When it comes to ranking the top schools for entertainment law, the industry applies a similar standard but acknowledges the growing importance of training opportunities that meet today’s changing legal needs. The Hollywood Reporter annually ranks “Hollywood’s Top Law Schools” for preparing future entertainment…
Who Should Write Your Law School Recommendations?
November 18, 2022
When applying to law school, many people stress out about selecting their recommenders. Although it is important to choose someone who will write a strong letter of recommendation, you likely have more qualified people to ask than you realize. In this blog post, we at Stratus walk you through the process of identifying a strong…
Am I Too Old to Apply to Law School?
November 15, 2022
In today’s economy, people switch jobs all the time. The days of previous generations—when most people worked in the same industry or even the same company for their entire career—are long gone. Similarly, the days of going straight from college to law school are gone. While some people still follow both of these paths, many…
Five Tips for Law School Reapplicants
November 9, 2022
Aspiring JDs decide to reapply to law school for many reasons. Sometimes law school reapplicants do not get in anywhere the first time; other times, applicants get into some schools, but they think they would benefit from applying in another cycle. Regardless of why you are reapplying to law school, the following tips can help…
Law School Applicants’ Top Five Questions About Undergraduate GPAs
November 3, 2022
Many factors will impact the success of your law school application. Outside of your LSAT score, one of the most prominent ones is your undergraduate GPA. This can be a frustrating reality if you have not received the grades you would have liked. Additionally, once you graduate, your undergraduate GPA is set in stone. You…
Law School Application Components Beyond the LSAT
October 28, 2022
Although the LSAT is a crucial component of any law school application, there comes a time when you have done everything you can to increase your score. Regardless of whether you are happy with your score, there are several additional requirements that you must satisfy to successfully gain admission to law school. In this blog…
Three Law School Application Issues and How to Overcome Them
October 25, 2022
Applying to law school requires a lot of work. You can put in all this effort only to have a problem arise and threaten all the progress you have made in developing your application. But regardless of the situation, there are ways to overcome such issues. In this blog post, we at Stratus walk you…
Six Tips for Writing a Strong Law School Personal Statement
October 18, 2022
The law school personal statement provides an opportunity to share your personal background and explain how you will contribute to both the law school classroom and the legal field. This component of the law school application personalizes who you are beyond your resume, LSAT or GRE score, and professor recommendations. Therefore, it is imperative to…
Law School Character and Fitness Addendum: Do’s and Don’ts
October 13, 2022
Many law school applications include a Character and Fitness addendum that requires the applicant to reveal negative past behaviors. If you have something you need to disclose, such as a criminal arrest or a school suspension, don’t be intimidated. You can’t change the past, but you can present the facts in the best light possible….
How to Request Disability Accommodations for the LSAT and Law School
October 5, 2022
Law school classes are more diverse than ever. Their diversity includes students with disabilities, some of whom need accommodations to help them realize their academic potential. Although the path to receiving accommodations can be cumbersome, you can better navigate this process if you are prepared. In this blog post, we at Stratus offer some tips…
What Type of Law Do You Want to Practice?
September 28, 2022
If you are applying to law school but do not yet know what kind of law you want to practice, you are not alone. Many applicants do not know the difference between a litigator and a transactions attorney, nor what getting hired as an attorney entails. Still, anyone in this position has agreed to dedicate…
How to Research Law Schools
September 22, 2022
Making the decision to attend law school might be easy for some applicants, but it can be much harder to decide where to apply. Many applicants select their target law schools based on the U.S. News & World Report rankings. And although these rankings are helpful, they are not the be-all and end-all. Applicants who…