A Comprehensive Guide to the Law School Diversity Statement
A Guide to the Law School Diversity Statement As you finalize your JD school list and look through the requirements, you might notice that many institutions provide you with the opportunity to add an optional diversity statement. The law school diversity statement is an essay that asks you to elaborate on an aspect of your identity, background, […]
Law School Interviews Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Law School Interviews Guide: Everything You Need to Know As the opening dates for law school applications start coming closer, it’s likely that you’ve been wondering how to prepare for your law school interviews. Even if you’re currently focused on getting your LSAT scores and recommendations submitted on time, it’s never too early to familiarize […]
When Should I Submit My Law School Applications?
When Should I Submit My Law School Applications? If you’re planning to apply to law school, it’s almost go-time. You’re probably aware that the applications for many top law schools open as early as August, and almost all of them are out by early September. Hopefully you’ve racked up those extracurriculars, beefed up that resumé […]
LSAT Prep: How to Get Ready for the Test
LSAT Prep: How to Get Ready for the Test As you embark on your law school application journey, the LSAT is a looming, important obstacle standing in your way. While taking the LSAT only lasts a bit over two hours on a single day, LSAT prep takes much longer. Since the LSAT is one of […]
LSAT vs. GRE: Which One Should You Take?
LSAT vs. GRE: Which One Should You Take? If the logic games in your LSAT practice tests keep tripping you up or if you’re unsure about your chances when the LSAT goes digital this summer, it might be time to take a step back and reconsider whether the LSAT is the right test for you. […]
Which Law School is the Right Fit for You?
Which Law School is the Right Fit for You? Wanting to attend law school might have been an easy decision for you. But choosing which law school is the right fit for you amongst the 237 institutions across the country is far from simple. You can’t just guess based on names alone. To find your […]
So You Finished the LSAT – Now What?
So You Finished the LSAT – Now What? After months of blood, sweat, tears, and practice tests (hopefully only the latter!), you’ve just completed the LSAT. First off, congratulations! Take a deep breath. If you’ve made it to this blog post, you’ve completed a key component of the law school admissions process. In taking the […]
Gap Year Before Law School: Pros and Cons to Keep in Mind
Gap Year Before Law School: Pros and Cons to Keep in Mind When I worked in admissions at Harvard and NYU law, prospective students often asked me if they should take a gap year before law school during open office hours and recruitment events. I couldn’t always answer their questions elaborately because the answer isn’t […]
The Digital LSAT: What to Know About the New Format
The Digital LSAT: What to Know About the New Format Padya Paramita April 15, 2019 share on $(‘.facebook’).hover(function () { $(‘.fb-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); $(‘.fb-hover-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); }); $(‘.linkedin’).hover(function () { $(‘.linkedin-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); $(‘.linkedin-hover-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); }); The Digital LSAT: What to Know About the New Format If you’re applying to law school in the upcoming cycle, you’ve probably come across the fact […]
Dos and Don’ts for the Law School Personal Statement
Do’s and Don’ts for the Law School Personal Statement James Eimers June 19, 2018 share on $(‘.facebook’).hover(function () { $(‘.fb-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); $(‘.fb-hover-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); }); $(‘.linkedin’).hover(function () { $(‘.linkedin-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); $(‘.linkedin-hover-icon’).toggleClass(‘hide’); }); Dos and Don’ts for the Law School Personal Statement All pre-law students know the important quantitative aspects of the law school admissions process: your GPA and LSAT […]