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Most people know that law schools utilize rolling admissions, but it’s not always clear what that means in terms of an ideal application timeline. There’s the “hard” deadline, which means the school literally won’t accept your application after that date. But an ideal deadline is often much earlier – even months earlier. That’s because many …
[powerpress] Show Summary Katherine Scannell, Vice Dean for Institutional Success at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, discusses the distinctive elements of WashU’s JD program. She highlights the individualized focus on students’ career goals and the broad areas of expertise that students can specialize in. Dean Scannell emphasizes the importance of early career …
[powerpress] Show Summary Brigitte Suhr, an Accepted law school admissions consultant and a former application reader for UVA Law, shares insights and advice on the law school admissions process in a podcast interview with Linda Abraham. They discuss topics such as changes in law school admissions, the importance of work experience before law school, the …
[powerpress] Located in the heart of vibrant and historic Boston, Boston University School of Law offers enormous breadth to its students, and today, we’re speaking with its Dean of Admissions. Are you applying to law school this cycle or are you planning to apply to law school next year or later? Are you competitive at …
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 …
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 …
The University of Chicago Law School currently has the third-highest ranking among US law schools according to U.S. News & World Report. Three attorneys general attended UChicago Law, along with other Cabinet officials and members of Congress. The school’s notable alumni and distinguished professors make it a top choice of many aspiring JDs. In addition, UChicago …
The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law was ranked ninth in the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Law Schools list. The school’s national reputation, notable alumni, and distinguished faculty draw many applicants, as does its location near San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Close to 7,000 people apply to Berkeley Law …
Stanford Law School was ranked the second-best law school in the United States for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report. Two Supreme Court Justices attended Stanford Law, as did many legislators and an array of legal scholars and big law partners. Given the school’s location near Palo Alto, it serves as a major pipeline to …
Columbia Law School is one of the most prominent law schools in the nation, with Supreme Court justices, presidents, legal scholars, and big law partners among its alumni. The school has been featured in television shows such as Daredevil, How I Met Your Mother, and Suits, which has boosted its popularity. The school’s location in New York City …
The University of Virginia (UVA) School of Law was ranked the eighth best law school in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. Former Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds, former US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and former FBI director Robert Mueller all attended UVA Law. The school’s notable alumni and distinguished …
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 …
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