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How To Get Into Harvard Law School

Harvard Law School receives just over 7,000 applications each cycle, with around 800 offers extended. With acceptance rates typically ~11%, it’s more accessible than Yale, but no less demanding in execution. Harvard is one of the most prestigious and well-resourced law schools in the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach. In fact,… Continue reading How To Get Into Harvard Law School

Law School Admissions Advice, LSAT Advice

Should I Cancel My LSAT Score?

Wondering if you should cancel your LSAT score? This guide you gives a clear framework, multiple example, and addendum strategy so you can move forward with confidence. Two Clear Starting Points If this is your first take:Ask: If I take it again, will I likely improve by 4–6+ points, enough to need an addendum just to… Continue reading Should I Cancel My LSAT Score?

Law School Admissions Advice

How to Increase Your LSAC GPA Above Law School Medians

Let’s not pretend law school admissions is fair. If top schools can engineer their classes to maintain jaw‑dropping medians—looking at you, UVA Law, with your 3.99 GPA median—then why shouldn’t students have the chance to strategically raise their own numbers? Below, I'll explain how a handful of high‑credit A+ (4.33) courses can increase your LSAC… Continue reading How to Increase Your LSAC GPA Above Law School Medians

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Lawyer Career Paths: 2025 Guide to Vibes, Pay, and Purpose

A lot of people picture Harvey Specter or Elle Woods when they hear the word "lawyer," and think they’ve covered the full map of lawyer career paths. They haven't. Real world lawyering is wider, weirder, and—if you play it right—way more fulfilling. Use this guide as a menu, not a mandate. 1. The Vibe Spectrum VibeWhat It Looks LikeLifestyle… Continue reading Lawyer Career Paths: 2025 Guide to Vibes, Pay, and Purpose

Law School Admissions Advice

Law School Admissions: Myths, Mistakes, and Must-Knows

Read this before you hit submit. It’s a no-fluff snapshot of the biggest law school admissions myths, miscues, and self-inflicted wounds I have seen in nearly a decade of law school admissions consulting. The Numbers Come First (Yes, Really) Admissions is not holistic like undergrad. It’s mostly numbers-driven. Being at or above one median can make you competitive,… Continue reading Law School Admissions: Myths, Mistakes, and Must-Knows

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How to Request Law School Application Fee Waivers

Every law school application costs money, usually between $50 and $90 per school, plus the LSAC report fee. If you're applying to 10-15 schools, that's a lot of cash. Luckily, you can request law school application fee waivers. And you don’t have to wait for a school to offer. You can just ask. This guide walks… Continue reading How to Request Law School Application Fee Waivers

LSAT Advice

Beat LSAT Anxiety: 3 Strategies that Actually Work

Let’s talk about something we've all felt before: LSAT anxiety. You know the feeling. Your chest tightens. Your brain turns to mush. You suddenly forget what the LSAT even stands for. Anxiety doesn’t just sabotage your performance—it hijacks your entire mindset. And it’s not limited to the LSAT. Whether it's the LSAT, the bar exam, or… Continue reading Beat LSAT Anxiety: 3 Strategies that Actually Work

Law School Advice

10 Strategies to Succeed in Law School

Law school doesn’t reward the hardest worker. It rewards the one who figures out—faster than their peers—how to study smart. That distinction is everything. There’s no single path to success, but there are definitely well-worn detours, dead ends, and traps to avoid. Below are 10 key lessons that cover everything from study techniques to job search… Continue reading 10 Strategies to Succeed in Law School

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Should You Take a Gap Year Before Law School?

Every cycle, I work with applicants who ask the same question: Should I take a gap year before law school? It’s a fair question. The traditional path used to be linear—graduate college, apply, enroll. But these days, the straight-through route is just one of many. More and more applicants are choosing to work for a year… Continue reading Should You Take a Gap Year Before Law School?

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How to Get Into Law School Below Both Medians

If you’re below both the LSAT and GPA medians at your target schools, you’re facing long odds. Most applicants in that position don’t get in. Some applicants in that range get a second look because of standout softs—things like military service, URM identity, or nationally recognized achievements. But that’s not the only route. Others get… Continue reading How to Get Into Law School Below Both Medians