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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 …
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 …
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 …
by Joy Tom
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. …
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 offer some tips for requesting …
Given all the time and money involved in applying to law school, you might not feel like you need to prove you are interested in a school to which you are applying. Nonetheless, demonstrating your interest in a law school could make all the difference in the competitive application process. However, there is a fine line between …
Many factors impact your law school application, but your LSAT score matters a lot. Most schools require applicants to take the LSAT. In a perfect world, everyone could achieve a perfect score. But in reality, just about everyone falls short of that goal. With that reality in mind, law school applicants frequently ask “What is …
With the first round of law school admissions decisions just around the corner, there are inevitably going to be more dissatisfied applicants than successful ones. Only so many spots are available at the top law schools, and even students with strong LSAT scores and high GPAs might find themselves disappointed with their admissions results (Harvard …
Law schools have many international students. As for any potential law school applicant, there are two main programs available to international students: a JD and an LLM. LLM programs often have more international students because these programs can provide an already practicing international lawyer the credentials to practice in the United States. For practicing attorneys …
by Joy Tom
Because law schools use a rolling admissions cycle, applicants often find it daunting to figure out each school’s application deadline—and what to do if they miss it! Table of Contents: “Hard” versus “Soft” Deadlines With the rolling nature of law school admissions, candidates submit applications over many months, and schools will accept applications on a space-available basis late into the application cycle. This pushes …
You’ve taken the LSAT (and hopefully scored well!), built a strong academic record in college, and pursued internships that offered valuable life experience and prepared you for a career in the law. You are now ready to apply to law school! An important part of your law school application is your personal statement. This is …
A law school application encompasses many components, including essays, test scores, college transcripts, and recommendations. And although you likely will spend a significant amount of time focusing on these elements, you should not neglect your resume. Customizing your resume for your law school application is vital to put your best foot forward as an applicant. …
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