Group Hosts First JD & MBA Admissions Fair For Veterans
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by Marc Ethier
2y ago
Since its founding in 2011, Service to School has helped thousands of military service members and veterans transition not just to higher education, but often to their dream schools. It does this through test and interview prep; resume, application, and essay reviews; networking assistance; and connecting veterans with mentors in the programs to which they aspire. Next month, the national veteran-focused nonprofit is hosting its first-ever MBA and JD admissions fair to connect military members one-on-one with leading business and law schools. “It’s a one-stop shop for some of the best schools ..read more
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How Law School Culture Can Impact Your Experience
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by Marc Ethier
2y ago
School culture is an important factor to consider whether you are just starting the law school application process or evaluating your options. Historically, law school has had a reputation for being competitive and cut-throat, which has been fueled by movies and cautionary tales from students’ actual experiences. The good news is a learning environment like that does not have to be your reality. Some law schools have worked hard to create a more cooperative and collaborative environment. FACTORS INFLUENCING COMPETITIVE CULTURES Law school enrollments have been on the rise. The Law School Admi ..read more
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The Law School Debt Challenge: Where The Debt Burden Exceeds $150K
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by John A. Byrne
2y ago
Would you believe that it is now possible to graduate from law school and rack up more than $200,000 in student debt? And that sum would merely be the average for a single school you probably couldn’t name? Yes, it’s that bad. JD graduates of Southwestern Law School in 2019 averaged a mind-numbing $201,967 in debt. You know they were praying for Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren to win election in the past Presidential race, if only to get that heavy burden off their shoulders. The latest data, supplied by the schools to U.S. News & World Report for its 2020 ranking, shows that the avera ..read more
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Law School Admissions: The Numbers Needed To Get In For 2018-2019
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by Jeff Schmitt
2y ago
Yale Law School library What does it take to shine in law school? It comes down to strategy and mettle in the most private moments. Standing out requires the stamina to absorb hours of complex and contradictory material in one sitting. It involves writing and reviewing intricate outlines in anticipation of make-or-break final exams. Success hinges on maintaining the discipline to stick to a study schedule – all while consciously sharpening your reasoning skills. Even more, it demands the courage to raise your hand, along with the humility to ask for help. Think of law school as an all-consum ..read more
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Trump Bump In Law School Apps: Survey
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by Nathan Allen
2y ago
Last month, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) released a report showing January applications to J.D. programs leaped by 10.6% compared to January 2017. The number of applicants also increased by 9.5%. According to reports from U.S. News & World Report, a recovering economy and better recent job prospects could be reasons for the turbocharge of law school interest. Another reason? The “Trump Bump.” According to a Kaplan Test Prep survey of more than 500 law school applicants across the nation, Donald Trump’s unlikely rise to the presidency likely has played a role in the boost ..read more
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Five Questions to Ask Yourself When Applying to Law School
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by Tori Leonhardt
2y ago
Since elementary school, people have told you that you would make a good lawyer. Or maybe you are in your senior year in college and, for the first time, are considering a career in law. If either of these scenarios sound familiar, now is the time for some critical self-reflection. While applying to law school can be stressful, it is important to remember the reasons why you decided to apply in the first place. Remaining focused on your goals can help you demystify the experience. To that end, ask yourself the following five questions and consider writing down your answers as an exercise to h ..read more
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Top 3 Clichés to Avoid in Your Law School Personal Statement
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by Tori Leonhardt
2y ago
  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 (AdComs) read thousands of these essays per year, and come across the same overused themes and logical fallacies. When you begin to compose your personal statement, your mind blanks. You think to yourself, “I know that I’m an interesting and unique person who has a lot to offer the world as an attorney. How can I convey all of that in tw ..read more
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Law Students: Thumbs-Up To LSAT Changes
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by Marc Ethier
2y ago
New LSAC President and CEO Kellye Testy will assume her post in July, presiding over two key changes to how the LSAT test is conducted. Courtesy photo Two recent changes to the way the Law School Admission Test is administered have earned the strong approval of aspiring law students in a new survey. Kaplan Test Prep, a standardized test preparation service, conducted the survey of more than 500 students and found support for an increase in the number of times the LSAT is administered from four to six, as well as removal of the cap on the number of times the test can be taken in a two-y ..read more
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Law School Alums Want Tougher Admission
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by Naomi Nishihara
2y ago
Image from Kaplan Bar Review’s video Law school applicants may wish it was easier to get in, but alumni say the opposite. According to a new Kaplan Bar Review survey, recent law school grads wish their alma maters had been a bit more exclusive. Of the 350 graduates surveyed, almost two-thirds said law schools should raise their academic standards, and require higher LSAT scores and GPAs. “There’s a certain irony to our survey results,” says Tammi Rice, vice president of Kaplan Bar Review. “On one hand, law school graduates recognize that perhaps getting into law school has become easie ..read more
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Harvard To Accept GRE; Others To Follow?
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by Marc Ethier
2y ago
Harvard Law will accept GRE as well as LSAT exam results from applicants starting this fall — only the second law school to do so Stating a desire for a more diverse pool of candidates, Harvard Law School announced March 8 that beginning this fall it will accept Graduate Record Exam results from applicants in place of the long-preferred Law School Admissions Test. Harvard becomes only the second accredited U.S. law school to open up to the GRE, after the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law made the change a year ago. Now the question is, will other schoo ..read more
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