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Apply to Law School With a Low GPA
Tweet Share on Facebook June 17, 2013 CommentWelcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q-and-A, a monthly feature of Law Admissions Lowdown that provides admissions advice to readers who send in questions and admissions profiles.
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How to Discuss Diversity in Your Law School Applications
Tweet Share on Facebook June 10, 2013 CommentAs prospective law students begin to prepare their applications this summer and fall, undoubtedly many will wonder how to best share their diverse backgrounds and experiences with the school admissions committees. Law school admissions directors seek a varied student body in which peers can learn from one another and contribute unique perspectives to foster discussion.
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What Rolling Admission Means for Law School Hopefuls
Tweet Share on Facebook June 3, 2013 CommentLaw school application deadlines are different from the college admissions deadlines that you may have encountered in the past.
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Find a Law School That Fits Your Learning Style
Tweet Share on Facebook May 27, 2013 CommentNow that you've decided to apply to law schools, you face an even bigger question: to which ones should you apply? You have probably already deliberated about academic rigor, rank and reputation when making your list, but those factors alone may not necessarily indicate if a school's classes and professors will cater to your learning style.
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Let Passion, Career Goals Guide Law School Decision
Tweet Share on Facebook May 20, 2013 CommentWelcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q-and-A, a monthly feature of Law Admissions Lowdown that provides advice to readers who send in questions and admissions profiles.
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Ask 3 Questions to Decide About Taking the June LSAT
Tweet Share on Facebook May 13, 2013 CommentWith the June LSAT test date just about a month away and the May test change deadline rapidly approaching, now is the time to determine if you are ready to take this critical exam or might want to push off until October, which will in no way negatively affect your chances of admission in the fall.
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Make the Most of Your First Law School Summer
Tweet Share on Facebook May 6, 2013 CommentMany law students spend considerable time worrying about how to best spend their first year. First-year students, known as 1Ls, are especially concerned with how to impress the employers with whom they will interview during the crucial second year recruiting season, which can begin as early as August.
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Take Advantage of a Smaller Law School Applicant Pool
Tweet Share on Facebook April 29, 2013 CommentIf you are considering applying to law school this fall, you may have heard that the number of applicants has declined steadily over the last few years. According to the most recent data from the Law School Admission Council data, the number of applicants for fall 2013 decreased 15.9 percent from fall 2012 and the number of applications decreased 20 percent.
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Juggle Commitments, Test Prep Ahead of the LSAT
Tweet Share on Facebook April 22, 2013 CommentWelcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q-and-A, a monthly feature of Law Admissions Lowdown that provides admissions advice to readers who send in questions and admissions profiles.
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5 Ways to Manage LSAT Test Anxiety
Tweet Share on Facebook April 15, 2013 CommentOver the last decade, I have seen far too many students perform exceptionally well on practice law school admissions tests, only to get extraordinarily nervous on test day and score below their demonstrated potential – especially the first time they take the LSAT. This can be understandably frustrating for students who clearly have the knowledge and skills to excel.
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