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Law school is a business. Scholarships are a business decision. That means you have every right to advocate for yourself, especially when tens of thousands of dollars in law school scholarships are on the line. Whether you are choosing between Columbia, NYU, Penn, UVA, Duke, Northwestern, Michigan, Berkeley, Cornell, Georgetown, UCLA, Vanderbilt, WashU, Emory, USC… Continue reading How to Negotiate Law School Scholarships: A Step-by-Step Guide

Getting waitlisted is not the end of your cycle. Many applicants get admitted off law school waitlists every year, sometimes with scholarships, sometimes days before orientation. This guide breaks down six steps you can take to improve your odds, whether you are waiting on Harvard, Chicago, Columbia, NYU, Penn, Georgetown, UCLA, Vanderbilt, Emory, WashU, or… Continue reading 6 Proven Steps to Get Off a Law School Waitlist (Even With No New LSAT)

1. Read, Read, Read: Immerse yourself in great writing. Read talented authors' works across genres, styles, and eras. Read as many quality personal statements as you can. In both, pay attention to the techniques used, character development, descriptive language, and narrative structures. 2. Write Daily: Set aside time each day to write, even if just… Continue reading 5 Tips to Become a Better Personal Statement Writer

0L: pre-law student 1L: first-year law student 2L: second-year law student 3L: third-year law student $: 1/4 tuition $$: half tuition $$$: 3/4 tuition $$$$: full tuition $$$$+: full tuition + stipend CAS: LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service CRS: LSAC's Candidate Referral Service DS: Diversity Statement ED: Early Decision KJD: “kindergarten to law school” (no gap… Continue reading Common Law School Admissions Terms

Many people are adamant about not retaking the LSAT. Here are some of their reasons why: - I've taken it twice and worried a third is too many - I'm worried my score will go down - If I retake, I won't be able to apply until Nov/Dec Let me clear things up: - A… Continue reading Yes, you should (probably) retake the LSAT.