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How to Get into Penn Law School
September 27, 2018
Consistently ranked as #7 of the top ten law schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Pennsylvania School of Law (Penn Law) is in the heart of Philadelphia, in close proximity to the many other University of Pennsylvania graduate and undergraduate colleges.
How to Get into NYU Law School
September 26, 2018
NYU Law’s campus sits in the heart of Washington Square in Greenwich Village, a historic and dynamic neighborhood in New York City. Consistently ranked among the best 10 U.S. law schools, NYU is one of the larger top-tier law schools, with class size typically ranging from 400-450 students (or 1200-1350 total JD students).
Study Effectively When Retaking the LSAT
September 6, 2018
Many test-takers decide to retake the LSAT in an effort to improve their score. Although there are some similarities between preparing to take the test for the first time and preparing to retake the test, there are also a few significant differences. One of the most common misconceptions about preparing to retake the LSAT is…
How Does the LSAC Calculate Undergraduate GPA?
September 6, 2018
Why is the cumulative GPA that LSAC reports not the same as the GPA as calculated by their undergraduate institutions? After submitting their transcripts to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), many applicants are perplexed to find that the cumulative GPA that LSAC reports is not the same as the GPA as calculated by their…
How to Write a Great Law School Personal Statement
September 6, 2018
Other than an applicant’s LSAT score and undergraduate GPA, the most important component of a law school application is the personal statement. The personal statement is your opportunity to tell admissions committees about the person behind the numbers, achievements and other aspects of you that they will learn about in the other parts of your…
What You Need To Know About Law School Deadlines
September 6, 2018
Because law schools use a rolling admissions cycle, it is often daunting to figure out each school’s application deadline, if they have one at all, and what one should do if the stated deadline has passed. “Hard” vs. “Soft” Law School Deadlines Because of the rolling nature of the law school admissions cycle, candidates submit…
6 Tips on Surviving 1L Year
September 6, 2018
You’ve made it to law school. Congratulations! You are on your way to one of the most challenging but exciting academic journeys that you could imagine. Obviously attending class, outlining, and studying are critical to your 1L year. But there is a lot more to 1L year success than just studying. It’s important to step…
Want to Influence Public Policy? 5 Law School Admissions Tips To Make It Happen
September 6, 2018
If you are interested in attending law school because you hope to shape or influence public policy, there are many options for you. According to this US News article, a law degree is a terrific pathway to government work. Start with the substance – always. “Policy” can be a broad term, so begin by identifying…
Top 5 Tips for Law School Scholarships
September 6, 2018
We all know it — law school is expensive! Many law students find themselves investing upwards of $150,000 to earn their J.D. So as you apply to law school, figuring out how to finance your legal education is probably top of mind. It is common to take out student loans. However, there are many…
Applying to Law School as a TFA Corps Member
June 1, 2018
“S.W.B.A.T.” If you immediately think that means “Students Will Be Able To,” then you are probably a teacher, maybe even a Teach for America (TFA) corps member. If you are a part of TFA, you might be considering law school after leaving the classroom. You wouldn’t be alone. 4% of TFA graduates go on to…
Will Public Defense Be Right for You?
June 1, 2018
Are you thinking of going to law school to become a public defender? If so, you probably don’t see yourself being that bumbling public defender from My Cousin Vinny. You more likely envision Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird. Bottom line, you want to stand up for the less fortunate when the odds are…
Will a Clerkship Be Right for You?
June 1, 2018
When you get to law school, you might hear a lot of talk about applying to clerkships. Indeed, many upper-tier law schools graduate a significant portion of students into clerkships: recently, Yale 37.11%, Harvard 23.3%, University of Chicago 19%, and Virginia 19%. Clerkships are competitive and can open doors to prominent positions afterwards, so it…