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.
Negotiate Law School Scholarships After Seat Deposits
May 1, 2017
Even after making a seat deposit, prospective law students can take steps to negotiate financial aid.
3 Tips for Choosing a Law School While Wait-Listed
April 24, 2017
Wait-listed prospective law students should weigh all factors at play when deciding where to enroll.
Understand How to Defer Law School Admission
April 17, 2017
Law schools vary on their deferral policies, and none are required to grant these requests.
GRE, LSAT Test Prep Considerations for Law School
April 10, 2017
Prospective law school students should weigh test prep requirements before also taking the GRE.
Learn How to Navigate Learning Disabilities in Law School
April 3, 2017
Prospective law students should explore schools' disability services before enrolling.
GRE vs. LSAT: What Prospective Law Students Need to Know
March 27, 2017
With Harvard now accepting the GRE, future law school students need to understand the implications.
Reasons Law Schools Can Revoke Admission Offers
March 20, 2017
Law school applicants who fail to disclose a criminal background could lose their admission offer.
Key Data Points to Consider When Choosing a Law School
March 14, 2017
Reviewing bar passage rates and employment percentages can help applicants choose a law school.
3 Reasons the June LSAT Is Ideal
March 6, 2017
Students receive their June LSAT scores months before they can apply to law school.
Apply to Law School With Multiple Transcripts, Early Recommendations
Feb. 27, 2017
Prospective students can apply to law school with multiple transcripts and recommendations they received before graduation.