Advice for prospective students on preparing financially for law school
U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT — A career in law can be a lucrative choice, but going to law school leaves many students with substantial debt. And a high-paying job in law after graduation isn’t a sure bet, so understanding the return on investment is critical. It’s possible to reduce the sticker price of a law school education,…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Standardized tests and undergraduate grades have long been decisive factors in law school admissions, because they simplify comparisons between applicants and are statistically proven predictors of performance in the crucial first year of law school.
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NATIONAL JURIST — So you’re going to law school this fall. Congratulations! Getting in wasn’t easy. Last year 132,000 people took the LSAT.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Years ago, most aspiring lawyers applied to law school in their senior year of college. Older applicants were outliers, and while they were not necessarily disadvantaged, their decision to put off law school may have raised eyebrows.
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THE INTERNATIONAL JURIST — If you are applying to LL.M. programs in the U.S., you may have come across the phrase “legal English.” And for good reason as language is a crucial component of U.S. legal education. I still remember buying Black’s Law Dictionary and looking up words in 2010 during my own 1L, sometimes…
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today we’re excited to have the founder of Write Track Admissions, Hamada Zahawi, with us to talk about law school applications.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you choose the right law school program, you will hopefully join a campus where you feel at home as you encounter peers, professors, classes and activities that fit your interests.
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Earning a law degree is a crucial step in the path to a legal career and requires a significant investment of money, time and energy.
Read More about What to consider before pursuing a law degreeAdvice on selecting an online JD program
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — A small but growing number of law schools now offer law students the ability to earn a J.D. partly or fully online, which has undoubtedly made legal education more accessible for a range of students.
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, as part of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re talking about time management on the bar exam. Specifically, we share tips on what to do if you run out of time when writing an essay answer.
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