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by Joy Tom
There is no such thing as a standard law school resume. Resumes differ in their style and substance. When building your resume, express your creativity and unique history while keeping the following considerations in mind: Education Because law school is an academic undertaking, your education should be the first section in your resume. List the …
by Joy Tom
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 …
If you have investigated the law school application process, you likely know how important test scores and your GPA are. Additionally, you have probably learned about the standard application materials that everyone must submit. However, there are differences in applicants beyond “hard” factors such as their stats, and these “soft” factors are referred to as …
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 …
U.S. News World & Report ranked the Duke University School of Law 11th in its 2023 Best Law Schools list. Duke Law’s impressive alumni include former President Richard Nixon, former US Solicitor General Ken Starr, and prominent attorney Marc Elias. The school is located in Durham, North Carolina, not far from Charlotte and Raleigh. Duke Law’s …
Changes in the legal world and society are driving all types of people to study law, including parents. In fact, many law schools have created clubs for the families of students to give them opportunities to socialize and help each other. Nonetheless, as with everything else in law school, there are challenges with being a …
In the past few years, one significant change in the law school application process is a general preference for work experience. Some law schools have openly stated that they appreciate work experience, and the stats of several schools show that they are accepting many students who have work experience. Given that so many applicants now …
Today, a growing number of law school applicants have work experience. Working before enrolling in law school enables students to explore other career paths, save money, and gain maturity and professional experience. However, this trend has created some awkward situations for those who are applying to law school while working. Many applicants do not share …
U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the University of Michigan Law School among the top 14 schools in the publication’s Best Law Schools list. Michigan Law also boasts esteemed alumni including Valerie Jarrett, who served as senior adviser to President Barack Obama, and Heather Gerken, the dean of Yale Law School. In addition, the …
Timing is an often overlooked—but quite impactful—consideration when applying to law school. Most schools review applications on a rolling basis (i.e., in the order they are received), which means that submitting your application early is in your best interest: as the incoming class fills up, open seats come at a premium because schools are more …
If you have been dreaming about becoming a lawyer since a young age, you likely will want to do everything you can to maximize your chances of gaining acceptance to law school. When entering college, selecting your major is an important consideration. After all, your college major can have a significant impact on what you …
Deciding where to apply to law school and then ultimately which one to attend is a long and detailed process. At the end of it, you hope that you will thrive and be happy spending the next several years at your chosen school. But for one reason or another, some students—3.0% in 2022—decide to transfer …
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