Opinion: Colleges need to be transparent about financial aid for prospective students
THE HECHINGER REPORT — Last year, the pandemic put pressure on a system that was already undeniably stressful for all involved: college admissions. Students and families faced limitations around visiting campuses, colleges and universities grappled with the frustrating realities of remote learning and we all fretted about finances. There aren’t a lot of decisions in life with…
Read More about Opinion: Colleges need to be transparent about financial aid for prospective studentsWhy law school grades don’t determine career success
ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — “To those of you who are graduating this afternoon with high honors, awards and distinctions, I say, ‘Well done.’ And as I like to tell the C students: ‘You too, can be president.’”—former President George W. Bush addressing the graduating class at Southern Methodist University in 2015. Grades. They strike fear deep…
Read More about Why law school grades don’t determine career successTips for prospective students on building a strong law school application
THE ROCKET — Law school may seem intimidating, but don’t get discouraged. While some who apply may feel beaten down with rejection, there are many ways to boost your chances of acceptance. Read these tips to build a strong law school application for guidance. You’ll see that applying to law school is not an impossible task, and, with…
Read More about Tips for prospective students on building a strong law school applicationUniversity of Virginia Law professors offer advice on choosing courses as a first-year student
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professors at the University of Virginia School of Law have a few tips for first-year J.D. students to consider as they begin choosing their first elective courses for the spring. Law students in their first semester follow a set curriculum. That changes in the spring semester, when they can take…
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LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL — Are you interested in law school? Ever wished you could talk to law school deans directly and have your questions answered by the experts? This special “Ask the Law School Deans” webinar was designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing legal education. This informative webinar was hosted by Kellye Testy, LSAC…
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WTOP NEWS — Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post.
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ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — Law school can be a melting pot when it comes to the student body, and one way students differ is in neurodiversity. What’s neurodiversity? And what does it mean to be neurodivergent? In a nutshell, it means that just as every person is special in their own unique way, so are their…
Read More about Advice for neurodiverse students on succeeding in law schoolTips to prepare for LSAT test day
U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Since testing resumed in summer 2020 after a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LSAT has been remotely proctored. The Law School Admission Council, or LSAC, plans to continue remotely proctored tests in the four-section format adopted in August 2021 for the foreseeable future. This means that…
Read More about Tips to prepare for LSAT test dayPodcast: Advice on requesting a law school admissions interview
SPIVEY CONSULTING — In this podcast, Mike discusses the factors to consider when you receive an invitation to interview for a law school you’ve applied to. This is Mike Spivey, and this is Status Check with Spivey, where we talk about life, law school, law school admissions — which we’re going to focus on today. Because I…
Read More about Podcast: Advice on requesting a law school admissions interviewUNLV Law alumna of the year Brittnie Watkins gives advice to law students
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA NEWS CENTER — The William S. Boyd School of Law has produced hundreds of distinguished graduates since opening its doors in 1998. However, it has produced just one who has done all of the following: pursued a law degree while simultaneously studying for a doctorate; took on leadership roles with multiple student organizations…
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