Podcast: Advice on applying to law schools and finding the best fit

November 2, 2023

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX —  Today, we’re talking about being realistic about which jobs you’d be a good candidate for and choosing the right option, while neither selling yourself short nor aiming too high.

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Advice on tailoring law school admission essays

October 26, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Strong law applicants tend to have carefully considered why they are applying to law school, and they understand that their application essays need to express their interest in a legal career.

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Podcast: Advice on answering Miranda Warning questions on law school exams 

October 19, 2023

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — In this episode from our “Listen and Learn” series, we go through an attack plan for how you might approach a Miranda issue on an exam question, and look at specific rules you’ll want to address in your answer.

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A look at how law schools evaluate applicant’s grades

October 18, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Grades are one of the two most important factors in law school admissions, along with standardized test scores on the LSAT or GRE.

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Advice for future law school applicants on selecting an undergraduate major

October 4, 2023

U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Deciding on a major may be easier than college undergraduates think, especially if they’re planning to apply to law school in the future.

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Five mistakes graduate school applicants canavoid

September 25, 2023

CUNY CAMPUS NEWS — Your statement of purpose (also known as an applicant statement) is your opportunity to show a graduate program’s admissions committee why you are a good fit for their school and program.

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How law school applicants can demonstrate courage in their applications

September 12, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — While applicants to business school may present themselves as risk-takers and bold leaders, law school applicants often err on the side of caution and prudence.

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Advice on negotiating law school scholarships

September 12, 2023

LEGAL READER — Law school can be a significant financial investment, but there are ways to alleviate the burden through scholarships. In this article, we will discuss effective strategies to negotiate law school scholarships that can potentially save you thousands of dollars.

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Advice on completing the multiple choice section of the LSAT

August 24, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — On the LSAT, as in the practice of law itself, right answers are rarely unambiguous. Particularly on the logical reasoning and reading comprehension sections, there may be plausible arguments for more than one answer choice. That’s why test-takers are advised to choose the “best” answer.

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Advice on applying to law schools as a transfer 

July 27, 2023

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you follow this column’s advice on the law school application process and set a broad and realistic target list, hopefully you will find the first year of law school to be a rewarding challenge. With luck, you will be excited to return to find your niche on campus the following two

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