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
July 10, 2017
The LSAT teaches prospective law students endurance and speed.
Pick the Right Law School for International Law Career
July 3, 2017
Prospective law students should research specialized international studies J.D.s.
Maximize Summer Courses for Law School Recommendations
June 26, 2017
Prospective law students should take initiative to build rapport with summer professors.
Benefits, Drawbacks of Law School 1L Prep Courses
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
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
June 5, 2017
Prospective law students should vary their study strategies with fun, real-world practice.
Law School Q&A: LSAT Changes, Renegotiating Aid
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
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
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
May 8, 2017
Full and modular LSAT video courses can help prospective law students prep for the exam on their own schedule.