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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Harvard Law School has quite the national reputation. This is partly because the school has spawned a large number of presidents, Supreme Court justices, and big law partners, and partly due to the popularity of Legally Blonde. But in all seriousness, Harvard Law’s history, abundance of resources, and worldwide recognition make it the dream school of …
by Joy Blaser
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. …
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 …
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 …
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