Law Admissions Lowdown

Law Admissions Lowdown, authored by Stratus Admissions Counseling, provides advice to prospective students about the law school application process, LSAT prep and potential career paths. Stratus is a global admissions counseling firm based in New York City. Blogger Michelle Kim Hall has helped counsel thousands of law school applicants, many of whom go on to be admitted to top schools. Hall is a graduate of Harvard Law School with an M.F.A. in creative writing from New York University. Previous contributors were Daniel Coogan, a graduate of New York University School of Law, and Shawn P. O'Connor, who founded the firm in 2006. Got a question? Email lawadmissionslowdown@usnews.com.

3 Ways the LSAT Prepares Students for Law School

Michelle Kim Hall | July 10, 2017

The LSAT teaches prospective law students endurance and speed.


Pick the Right Law School for International Law Career

Michelle Kim Hall | July 3, 2017

Prospective law students should research specialized international studies J.D.s.


Maximize Summer Courses for Law School Recommendations

Michelle Kim Hall | June 26, 2017

Prospective law students should take initiative to build rapport with summer professors.


Benefits, Drawbacks of Law School 1L Prep Courses

Michelle Kim Hall | June 19, 2017

Online courses can help new law students prepare for their first year.


3 Answers About Law School Applications for June LSAT Test-Takers

Michelle Kim Hall | June 12, 2017

Keep rolling law school admissions in mind as you get a head start over the summer.


3 Daily Activities to Improve LSAT Score

Michelle Kim Hall , Daniel Coogan | June 5, 2017

Prospective law students should vary their study strategies with fun, real-world practice.


Law School Q&A: LSAT Changes, Renegotiating Aid

Michelle Kim Hall | May 29, 2017

LSAC has changed its retake policy, and current law students can renegotiate law school funding.


Test Prep Tips Using 3 Official LSAT Tools

Daniel Coogan | May 22, 2017

The LSAT SuperPrep books can help test-takers better understand how the test creators developed each question.


3 Tips for Managing Law School Recommendations

Michelle Kim Hall | May 16, 2017

The Law School Admission Council's site helps prospective law students organize their recommendations.


LSAT Online Video Courses: What Prospective Law Students Need to Know

Daniel Coogan | May 8, 2017

Full and modular LSAT video courses can help prospective law students prep for the exam on their own schedule.

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