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Do I Take a Gap Year Before Law School? What to Consider When Deciding If You Should Take a Year Off
April 11, 2018
Applicants often ask me if they should take a year off after college and before they attend law school. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Increasingly, however, many top law schools seem to be in favor of taking some time away from academics before pursuing a law degree. Among Yale’s Class of 2020, 38% are 1-2…
When to Include an Addendum on Your Law School Application
January 28, 2018
Originally published as an expert guest post on Manhattan Prep Typically, law school applicants focus their efforts on writing appealing personal statements and diversity statements—and rightfully so: those are the most important parts of the application. Many candidates, however, neglect the invaluable opportunity extended to them by law schools to put in context experiences that…
How Law Schools Evaluate Multiple LSAT Scores
October 26, 2017
This was originally published as an expert guest post on the Manhattan Prep Blog You’ve just received your LSAT scores. Perhaps you’re happy with your results after having taken the test multiple times, or you are not thrilled with your initial score and are considering a retake. How law schools assess multiple LSAT scores varies….
How to Write the Yale 250: 4 Easy Steps
October 26, 2017
The Yale 250 is one of my favorite law school essays. The prompt is intentionally open ended. That means the topic you chose to write about says as much about you as content. Combined with the strict (yes, you must adhere to 250) word limit, this brief, open-ended essay is a writing challenge of both…
5 Tips to Nail Your Law School Application Timing
October 9, 2017
This was originally published as an expert guest post on the Manhattan Prep Blog Here are some actions to consider when deciding on your law school application timing. 1. Consider an Early Decision Application Many law schools begin accepting applications as early as September 1. Submitting your application early signals that you are enthusiastic about…
4 Admissions Steps for Aspiring Environmental Lawyers
October 7, 2017
Tips for Environmental Lawyers The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has spurred discussion about climate change’s role in exacerbating storms and what, if anything, lawmakers can do to stop global warming. If you want to be an environmental lawyer, consider these four steps before applying. But there’s a lot more to the practice of environmental law…
Choosing the Right School for Entertainment Law
October 7, 2017
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 the same standard. A recent Hollywood Reporter article ranked “Hollywood’s Top Law Schools,” based on the number of alums on their industry’s Power Lawyers List. While it may be…
Top 3 Clichés to Avoid in Your Law School Personal Statement
September 14, 2017
This was originally published as an expert guest post on TippingtheScales You’ve taken the LSAT (and hopefully scored well), built a strong academic record in college and pursued internships that prepared you for a career in the law. You are now ready to apply to law school. Bear in mind that law school Admissions Committees…
Now that You’re a 1L… 4 Tips for Engaging with Career Services in Law School
August 17, 2017
Congratulations; you made it to law school! Your hard work as an undergraduate, studying for the LSAT and preparing law school applications has paid off. As you embark upon what will hopefully be a fulfilling journey, consider that you have two jobs while in your first year of law school. Your first responsibility this year,…
7 Tips to Nail the LSAT
August 10, 2017
So, you’ve decided to take the LSAT, probably the most intimidating test you’ve taken to date. Don’t stress yourself out too much though. While the LSAT is still important, law school are giving less weight to your LSAT score (when compared to your other achievements) than ever before. Below are a few tips and tricks…