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6 Steps to Powerful Law School Recommendation Letters

By on August 23, 2012 in Law School, Law School Admissions, Law School Application, Letter of Recommendation

LSAT blog, Law school application, law school admissions, letters of recommendationRecommendations play an important role in the admissions process, and it is also one of the pieces that is out of your control once an individual agrees to write you the letter.  Follow these 6 steps to ensure that you get the best letter possible:

  1. Ask early.  Give each recommender as much time as possible before the deadline.  If you are asking a professor, do so in the early fall before midterm pressure looms.  Nothing guarantees a ho-hum letter like giving someone 2 days to write it.
  1. If at all possible, ask for the letter in person.  Ideally, try to set up a time to chat with your recommender so that you can explain why you are applying to law school.  It is also helpful for the recommender to put a face to a name – especially if it is a professor from a large lecture style class.  If you are not able to request the letter in person, be sure to provide each recommender with a package of information about yourself.

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Law School Applications: 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Rush Them in by October

By on August 21, 2012 in Law School, Law School & Legal Life, Law School Admissions, Law School Application

LSAT blog, Law school admissions, law school applicationAs they say at the start of the famous Indianapolis 500, Ladies and gentlemen … start your engines …  this year’s law school application season is about to begin.

If you’re planning to apply to law school, as the summer is drawing to a close, you should at least be in the early stages of planning key details of your application strategy.  This includes familiarizing yourself with the applications as they become available.  But, regardless of how far along you are at this stage, you should not be in a rush to submit your applications in the month or so after they are released.  There are at least five reasons why rushing, and particularly, rushing at this early stage of the application season is not advisable.… Read full post

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Applying to Law School? Stressed? Find help here…

By on July 19, 2012 in Law School, Law School Admissions, Law School Application, Letter of Recommendation, LSAT, LSAT Score, Personal Statement

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You’re carrying a full class load and studying extra hours to keep that GPA up and score well on the LSAT. You’re involved in community/volunteer service and extracurricular activities, finals are coming up, you have a part-time job that’s looking more and more full-time, or you have a full-time job that’s asking for more and more overtime. You have friends and a family, oh yeah, it would be nice to sleep sometime and, you’re taking the first step toward your lifelong dream of going to law school. No wonder you’re feeling stressed!  Ignoring that feeling won’t make it go away, instead, look it straight in the eye and show it you’re in charge.… Read full post

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You’ve taken the June LSAT – should you retake the LSAT in October?

By on July 5, 2012 in Law School, Law School Admissions, LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep

To retake or not to retake the LSAT in October?

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Every summer – without fail – this turns out to be one of the most often-asked questions that I get from my law school applicants.  (Actually, it wins out by only a hair over the, I’ve taken the October LSAT – should I retake it in December, question.)  It can also be one of the most challenging questions to answer correctly.  Indeed, although some decisions to retake the LSAT are no-brainers, many situations result in the closest of judgment calls.  For that reason, even as a law school admissions expert, I’ll often have an applicant forward questions to his or her LSAT instructor before weighing in with a final opinion.   And in many cases, I may not even offer a final opinion, but instead a carefully reasoned list of advantages and disadvantages.… Read full post

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Transferring after your first year of Law School

By on June 27, 2012 in Law School, Law School Admissions, Law School Application

-You’ve had a great first year and now want to transfer to your dream school-

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Even if you weren’t initially accepted to your dream school, that doesn’t mean your dream is dead. Having a stellar first year of law school, may get you the acceptance you dream of. For this to happen, you still have to make the very best impression, and sending in the same Personal Statement, Resume, and Diversity Statement that accompanied your initial application is practically guaranteed to end in rejection. Here are some tips for upgrading your transfer application:

1)  Resume – Even if you haven’t had a paying job there are ways you can strengthen your Resume.… Read full post

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Updating Law School Applications

By on March 22, 2012 in Law School Admissions, Law School Admissions

If you have been placed on a law school waiting list or still have not heard back from some of your schools, now is the time to update your applications with any new information.  The easiest way to do this is by emailing the admission office of each school and you can also follow up with a hard copy in the mail if you choose.  Keep your updates brief, factual, and to the point.

Be selective in the information you send to the law school – only include information that was asked on the original application.  Always update contact information – especially if you are leaving a college address at the end of the semester.… Read full post

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Law School – Apply Now or Wait Until the Fall?

By on February 23, 2012 in Law School Admissions, Law School Admissions, LSAT Test Prep

Now that the February LSAT is over and you have had a chance to catch your breathe, you may be trying to decide whether you should apply now or wait until the fall.  The true reality is that you are probably better off waiting until the fall but only you can make the decision of what is best for you.  My goal is to give you as much information as I can to make an informed decision.

You may have your heart set on starting law school in the fall to a point where you are willing to give up on a dream school.  If this is the case then applying now makes more sense.  Get ready to dedicate some serious time to your applications though because some school deadlines have already passed and many are quickly approaching.… Read full post

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Seeking a Law Degree to Serve the Public Interest

By on February 16, 2012 in Law School & Legal Life, Law School Admissions, Legal News

Have you ever been so influenced by an experience that you became inspired to pursue a legal career aimed at serving the public interest?  Maybe you witnessed a friend, a relative, or an acquaintance who was harmed due to lack of proper legal representation during a serious crisis, such as a brush with the law or a situation in which he or she was taken advantage of.  Or perhaps, you yourself suffered an injustice and were aided by an attorney.  Alternatively, you may have been motivated toward a career in public interest law after learning about people facing tragedies or unfair outcomes through your undergraduate studies, the Internet or your community service experience.  Regardless of what has influenced you, the bottom line is that you now want to have a career path that is focused on helping others.  As you consider your future law school applications and legal career, be sure to heed the following pointers to ensure that you’re headed in the right direction.… Read full post

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Law School Selection: Extracurricular Activities

By on November 24, 2011 in Law School, Law School Admissions

This is a continuing series of blogs from our team of Admissions Consultants here at Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions, showcasing various considerations on finding the right law school for you.Click here for more information on Admissions Consulting from Kaplan.

When the topic of extracurricular activities is mentioned in association with law school applications, most people assume they are being asked about college activities or organizations they are active in during their career.While this is a worthy topic and needs to be highlighted in your applications, you also need to consider the matter of extracurricular activities when deciding which schools to apply to and which offer to ultimately accept.Whether you are getting ready to apply to schools or decide between acceptances, take into consideration what extracurricular activities are available at each law school and what is important and appealing to you.… Read full post

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Law School Selection: Financial Aid & Scholarships

By on November 10, 2011 in Law School, Law School Admissions, Law School Application, LSAT

Paying for law school—do you want the good news or bad news first? OK, here’s the good news—there’s plenty of money out there. The bad news—you’ll probably have to pay it all back. For you econ majors that’s called a “loan.” The fact is, getting a law degree is an expensive proposition. Not med-school costly, but your J.D. degree can easily top $50 thousand and for many top-tier law schools that figure can soar up to $150 thousand. So, where will this money come from?

1. You will self-finance. God bless, read no further. By paying all this by yourself (or through your amazingly generous parents) you’ve been given a freedom to pursue any post grad law and not have to focus on the few very competitive but breathtakingly well paying entry level jobs.… Read full post

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