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How to Get Into Law School as an International Applicant
Tweet Share on Facebook June 4, 2012 CommentIn this installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a monthly feature in Law Admissions Lowdown that provides expert admissions advice to readers who write in with their questions, I will focus on queries from international students who are looking to enroll in law school in the United States.
Dear Shawn: I graduated from Cairo University's Faculty of Law. I am currently working as a lawyer in Egypt, and I need to take the LSAT exam so I'm able to apply to law school in the U.S. to continue my studies. I have some questions concerning this process.
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In Law School Admissions, STEM Sells
Tweet Share on Facebook May 30, 2012 CommentFive or ten years ago, most law school applicants had majored in the humanities or social sciences, specifically English, philosophy, political science, history, or international relations.
But in recent years, there has been a notable shift, as law schools increasingly recruit applicants with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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What to Expect as a First Year Law Student
Tweet Share on Facebook May 21, 2012 CommentMost people say the first year of law school is the most difficult, and if you can get through that, the next two years are much more manageable.
[Get three tips for law school success.]
But is 1L really as rigorous and miserable as many people say it is? Here's what you should expect during your first year, both from an academic and social standpoint.
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Leverage College Summers to Prepare for Law School
Tweet Share on Facebook May 14, 2012 CommentLaw school applications typically ask what you did every summer during the time you were in college. There's really only one wrong way to answer this question: Nothing.
[Get more tips on applying to law school.]
While it can be tempting to spend time relaxing after a long school year or working nonstop at a local restaurant to make money, you should try to find an internship or service project each summer. Finding paid internships and volunteer opportunities can be a challenge, so if money is an issue, consider doing the internship a couple days a week while also maintaining a paid job on the other days.
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How to Apply to Law School as an Engineer or Scientist
Tweet Share on Facebook May 7, 2012 CommentIn this installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a monthly feature in Law Admissions Lowdown that provides expert admissions advice to readers who write in with their questions, I will focus on how engineers and those with a science background can best position themselves for success in law school admissions.
Dear Shawn: At age 10, my dad received his first patent. As any proud daughter would, I bragged to all of my classmates that I was going to become a patent attorney. I neither understood the patent nor had any concept of what patent attorneys did, but the idea stuck. By the time I entered college, I started to put in motion the steps I needed to take to make this dream a reality.
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5 Ways to Reduce Law School Expenses
Tweet Share on Facebook April 30, 2012 CommentGiven the high cost of law school tuition and the possibility of a substantial increase in federal student loan interest rates this summer, current and incoming law students should take thoughtful measures to lower the cost of their education without sacrificing its quality.
[Read about other upcoming changes to federal student loans.]
While law school almost always represents a significant investment, there are a number of ways to lower the costs. Here are five tips to reduce your law school expenses:
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How to Best Prepare for the LSAT
Tweet Share on Facebook April 23, 2012 CommentWhen it comes to preparing for the LSAT, it seems like everyone, from your parents to your friends to your professors, has their own ideas about the most effective way to raise your score. Some insist that taking a class is the way to go; others believe that private tutoring is much more effective. Still others argue that you should just study on your own using prior exams.
[Get seven tips for LSAT success.]
From more than a decade's worth of experience preparing students for the LSAT and from talking with countless successful applicants about what worked for them, I have discovered that, for most students, the best method to reach your maximum score potential on the LSAT is a combination of these three approaches:
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Law Schools Incorporate Entrepreneurship
Tweet Share on Facebook April 16, 2012 CommentWith the advent of Web 2.0, internet entrepreneurs and investors increasingly require specialized legal expertise. The size of this emerging market for legal services was underscored by last week's $1 billion purchase of Instagram by Facebook.
As tiny startups create life-changing products and are, in many cases, subsequently absorbed by tech behemoths like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, a new generation of lawyers with a nuanced understanding of the intricacies of law and entrepreneurship will need to step forward.
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How to Apply to Law School Later in Life
Tweet Share on Facebook April 9, 2012 CommentThis is the third installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a monthly feature in Law Admissions Lowdown that provides expert admissions advice to readers who write in.
This week, let's focus on how to maximize your chances of admission to law school if you are an older applicant.
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Should You Take the June or October LSAT?
Tweet Share on Facebook April 2, 2012 CommentAs the head of a LSAT prep firm who has personally prepared thousands of students for the exam over the last decade, I have heard so many theories (all of them false) about why the June or October LSAT is more difficult. From a testing perspective, the only significant difference between the June and October LSAT exams is when each exam is administered: Monday afternoon for the June exam versus Saturday morning for the October test.
Whether you choose to take the June or October test has nothing to do with the content of each exam, which will be very similar. Instead, this choice must be based on where you are in your preparation. The following are a few major factors that you should carefully consider in deciding whether the June or October LSAT is right for you:
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