Law school admissions
Why Fewer Students Are Enrolling into Law School
Law school admissions are showing a dismaying trend. Fewer people are applying. Well, it looks like they are starting to listen to what others have been buzzing about for a long time – that law school just might not be worth it. Here are some reasons: Law school is viewed as a financial risk. With [...]
Filed under Law school admissions, April 18th, 2012How to Increase Your Law School Chances
So, you want to become a lawyer one day. Whether you have just graduated from college or you have been working for years, the same rules apply in making it to law school. Have a great GPA. If you have graduated more than a decade ago, your undergraduate GPA will remain the same and will [...]
Filed under Law school admissions, April 16th, 2012Law School Admissions Terms: An Overview
People who have decided to pursue law degrees must still undergo law school admissions procedures. Although law schools have varying admission processes, it is still best to be equipped with all the information about them. If you are pursuing a law degree, continue reading this article. The following information might help you have an idea [...]
Filed under Law school admissions,Uncategorized, August 31st, 2008Writing a Compelling Law School Admission Essay
Applying to one of the law schools in the country requires a lot of preparation such as studying for the LSAT. You also have to prepare your law school admission essay . Although your LSAT scores and grade point average are factors that admission officers will surely consider, you also have to write an excellent [...]
Filed under Law school admissions, August 5th, 2008Applying to UC Berkeley
HISTORY OF UC BERKELEY The University of California at Berkeley has one of the richest histories among the United State’s premier educational institutions. It began as a merger between two universities in the mid-1800′s: the College of California and the Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College. The College of California was a private institution, whose [...]
Filed under Business School Admissions,College and university admissions,Graduate school admissions,Law school admissions, July 20th, 2008How to Apply to University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas At Austin is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States that is well-known for their research programs. Established in 1883, this academic institution has a record for having the largest enrollment in the whole state of Texas, and the fifth largest single enrollment of students in the whole [...]
Filed under College and university admissions,Graduate school admissions,Law school admissions, July 19th, 2008How to Find the Right Law School
photo credit: losiek When choosing a law school, the best school is not always the right school for you. Although ratings do matter when making your decision, there are many other considerations to keep in mind. Deciding which law school to go to is a daunting task. However, with a little organization, guidance, and perseverance, [...]
Filed under Law school admissions, April 20th, 2008How to apply for financial aid for law school
Many students dream of going to law school . While some may see nothing preventing them from realizing this dream, others may be faced with great obstacles just thinking how they can finance their studies. photo credit: Tracy O Fortunately, the United States Department of Education has a program that helps students with financial difficulties [...]
Filed under Law school admissions, April 4th, 2008Applying to Stanford Law School
Looking for the perfect campus to study law can be compared to finding a good household appliance: every company tries to outdo the other by showcasing their top features, ultimately confusing buyers all the more. As students work their way to getting into a respected law school, they too become confused into choosing which academic [...]
Filed under Law school admissions, March 8th, 2008Steps in Applying to Law School part 1
photo credit: Clearly Ambiguous How does a person apply to law schools in the U.S.? Getting to a prestigious law school is one of the loftiest ambitions that one can have. There is nothing like graduating from an institution such as Harvard to jump start one’s career in the law profession. Getting into an Ivy [...]
Filed under Law school admissions, February 27th, 2008