Getting into Law School with a Low GPA: How You Should Handle It
Getting into Law School with a Low GPA If you are reading this blog, you’re probably already aware of the two numbers critical to your law school application success: your LSAT score and your GPA. Different schools assign different weights to each of these numbers, but both numbers will play a large role in where […]
Applying to Law School: 3 Ways to Become a Standout Candidate
Applying to Law School: 3 Ways to Become a Standout Candidate Before applying to law school, many aspiring law students seek out legal internships, work as paralegals, join pre-law clubs or undergraduate law journals, and participate in some kind of speech or debate. These are the clearest connections to “law” for most undergraduates, and so […]
3 Reasons to Get a Law Degree Even If You Don’t Plan On Practicing Law
3 Reasons to Get a Law Degree… Even If You Don’t Plan On Practicing Law If you ask most people why they think students generally decide to attend law school, you’ll probably get a fairly consistent answer: In order to become lawyers and practice law. It seems pretty logical and, for the most part, it is […]
Two LSAT Prep Tips Every Student Should Apply Now: LSAT Tip #3
In this post, I want to explain the importance of two critical LSAT prep tips every student should apply immediately: (1) knowing where you stand with your LSAT performance and (2) identifying a target for your final score on test day. Analyzing an LSAT score or your LSAT performance in a vacuum is not productive. […]
Why You Should Apply for These Law School Scholarships
Getting into law school is an exciting time as you are embarking upon your long journey to becoming an attorney. However, law school can be quite expensive. Given the high cost of tuition, current and incoming law students should take thoughtful measures to manage or lower the cost of their education. Don’t make the mistake […]
LSAT Tip #2: Prepare with Actual LSAT Exams
In my first post, I explained that, contrary to popular belief, you can actually prepare and study for the LSAT, and you can do so by learning the logic that underlies the exam. In this post, I want to emphasize and explain that your preparation must involve using actual LSAT exams. Preparation with actual exams […]
LSAT Tip #1: Learn the Logic
LSAT Tip #1: Learn the Logic The following post is the first in a series of 20 blog posts Robert M. Fojo of LSAT Freedom will contribute regarding general LSAT tips. Enter Robert . . . One of the most common myths about the LSAT is that you can’t study for it. A newcomer to the LSAT […]
Checking Your Progress on the Road to Law School
As you know, getting into a top law school involves much more than excellent grades and LSAT scores. But, because everyone’s road to law school takes a different shape and is not preset like a pre-med curriculum might be, checking your progress and development along the way involves some serious self-reflection. Thus, you should try […]
4 Extracurricular Activities That Boost Your Law School Application
Extracurricular Activities That Boost Your Law School Application Gone are the times when law school admissions were only based on your LSAT score and undergraduate GPA. While those two factors still remain extremely important, admission committees now seek qualities that make you stand out among a diverse swath of candidates. Today, law schools take a […]