Welcome to my law school admissions blog directory, a complete list of resources to guide you from pre-law to admission. Whether you’re starting your journey or finalizing your T14 apps, this is your go-to hub for every resource I’ve written, organized by topic, interest, and admissions phase. Bookmark it. Revisit often.
Featured Research and Case Studies
Start with the flagship pieces. Original data analysis and a real client case study you won’t find anywhere else.
- How to Build a Cohesive Law School Application: A T6 Case Study
- How Much Is Law School Worth: A Tier-by-Tier Analysis
Application Materials
Struggling with your essays, resume, or letters of recommendation? Start here. These guides and samples show you what works, and why.
Essay Guides
- How to Create a Cohesive Narrative
- Personal Statement Guide
- Diversity Statement Guide
- Why X Essay Guide
Resume and Letters of Recommendation
- Resume Guide
- LOR Guide for Applicants: How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation
- LOR Guide for Recommenders: How to Write a Strong Letter of Recommendation
Samples
Writing Craft and Quick Tips
- How to Brainstorm for the Personal Statement: A Mini-Guide
- #1 Mistake Applicants Make in Personal Statements (And How to Avoid It)
- How to Quickly Become a Better Writer: A Mini-Guide #2
- 5 Tips to Become a Better Personal Statement Writer
- Make Sure Your Personal Statement is Personal!
- Sharpening Your Statement to Succeed: Personal Statement Tips & Tricks
- How to Make Your Writing Personal: A Mini Podcast
Law School Admissions Strategy
Understand the game before you play it. These posts break down how admissions really works, especially for applicants with less-than-perfect stats.
Strategic Planning
- 2026-27 Law School Admissions Timeline
- How to Build a Smart Law School List: Medians, Clusters, and Probability
- Should You Apply Early Decision to Law School? The Complete Guide
- Should You Take a Gap Year Before Law School?
- How to Request Law School Application Fee Waivers
Understanding the Admissions Process
- Law School Admissions: Myths, Mistakes, and Must-Knows
- What Holistic Law School Admissions Really Means
- 6 Law School Application Red Flags That Could Cost You
- Yield Protect Is Real, Just Not in the Way You Think
- Common Law School Admissions Terms Explained
Applicant Profile Strategy
- How to Get Into Law School Below Both Medians
- How to Increase Your LSAC GPA Above Law School Medians
- Your Softs Are Probably Better Than You Think
After You Submit: Waitlists, Scholarships, and Next Cycles
- 6 Proven Steps to Get Off a Law School Waitlist
- How to Successfully Negotiate Law School Scholarships
- Reapplying to Law School: What to Change (and What to Keep)
LSAT, GRE, and Testing Strategy
Choosing between the LSAT and GRE, or just trying to survive test season? These breakdowns help you avoid costly mistakes and perform at your peak.
- LSAT vs GRE for Law School: Why the GRE Almost Never Makes Sense
- Yes, You Should (Probably) Retake the LSAT
- Should I Cancel My LSAT Score?
- Beat LSAT Anxiety: 3 Strategies That Actually Work
School-Specific Deep Dive Guides
Writing a Why X essay? Finalizing your school list? Use these deep dives to understand what each school values, how to position yourself, and what the application actually requires. Schools are grouped by the tiers from my tier-by-tier value analysis.
Tier 1 · Elite-Default
- How to Get Into Yale Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Stanford Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Harvard Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into UChicago Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Columbia Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into NYU Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Penn Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into UVA Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Michigan Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Duke Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Northwestern Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Berkeley Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Cornell Law (2026-2027 Guide)
Tier 2 · Elite-Strong
- How to Get Into Georgetown Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into UCLA Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Vanderbilt Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into UT Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into WashU Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into USC Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into Notre Dame Law (2026-2027 Guide)
Tier 3 · Market-Anchored Strong
- How to Get Into Fordham Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into BC Law (2026-2027 Guide)
- How to Get Into BU Law (2026-2027 Guide)
Tiers 4–5 · Elite-Viable
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Affording Law School and Loan Reform
Cost is real. So are policy shifts. These posts break down how new laws could affect your debt, and how to plan accordingly.
- How Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Could Reshape Law School Debt
- How to Afford Law School Under Trump’s $50k Loan Cap
Choosing Admissions Support
Wondering whether to work with a consultant? These will help you decide.
- Do I Need a Law School Admissions Consultant?
- Comparing Law School Admissions Consultants: Former Admissions Officers vs. Strategic Experts
- Why Not to Hire Me
Pre-Law and Internship Advice
Experience matters. Learn how to choose the right internships to strengthen your application, even if they’re not law-related.
- The Best Pre-Law Internships for Law School Admissions
- The Best Non-Legal Internships for Law School Admissions
Succeeding in Law School and Beyond
Getting in is only the beginning. These posts will help you thrive once you’re there, and map where a JD can take you.
- 10 Key Lessons to Succeed in Law School
- How to Succeed in Law School: A Reddit AMA Recap
- How to Succeed on Law School Exams: A Full Guide
- My 1L Civil Procedure Exam
- Lawyer Career Paths: 2025 Guide to Vibes, Pay, and Purpose
Thought Leadership and Interviews
Big-picture thinking and expert conversations.
- Interview Series: Dean Pop Little of Rutgers Law
- Successful People Ask for Advice: The Move Most People Miss
- Why Affirmative Action is Critical to an Equal Society
This list will grow as I release new content. If you’re applying this cycle, this is your one-stop shop for strategy, essays, and decision-making clarity.
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