Law School

Did you take the February 2008 LSAT?

Posted on February 06, 2008
What should you do with your February 2008 LSAT score? Are you hoping to apply for Fall 2008? You'll probably be ok at safety schools but anywhere that you're mid-range or reaching is going to end up with a wait list response at best. This is the joy of rolling admissions...

Good luck to all February LSAT Takers

Posted on February 01, 2008
And I apologize for being MIA this week. Today is my seventh official day with the flu and bronchitis...... Fun stuff. I'm so sick of chicken noodle soup I can't even tell you. I hope my readers are all healthy and doing well and back next week for a more stimulating level of conversation...

Watch out for Questionable LSAT Vendors

Posted on January 23, 2008
I've seen a few articles recently about people who prey on vulnerable LSAT takers. Here's one example with some good advice about how to tell if you're going with a reputable company.

New Law Schools to Consider

Posted on January 22, 2008
A current client sent me an e-mail this morning inquiring about some up-and-coming law schools and I think it's worth sharing with my readers:As I'm reading up on different law schools, there are some law schools that are expected to get ABA accreditation as soon as they become eligible and they are affiliated with some respectable undergraduate institutions, which I suppose makes it a safe bet that it'll receive accreditation...

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How to Choose a Law School

Posted on January 18, 2008
I just came across a very good posting by LawSchoolTruth about job prospects and law school rankings. I don't know who writes it, but my favorite part was this: "Remember: If you really, really want to be a lawyer, none of this matters. Go to whatever school you want/can!"

The Benefits of Attending Law School Part Time

Posted on January 18, 2008
My post on Wednesday was geared toward those who really want to be full time law students but were considering applying part time due to perceived lower numerical standards. Today's post is geared toward those that really will be working and/or taking care of families in addition to attending law school and for whom part time programs are their best option for applying to law school...

Law school apps hold steady - News

Posted on January 17, 2008
Thanks so much to Cecily Wu from the University of Pennsylvania for quoting me in today's published story about law school admission trends:Law school apps hold steady - News

4 Things To Consider Before Applying Part Time to Law School

Posted on January 16, 2008
You may have noticed that at schools with part-time programs, the 25th-75th percentile LSAT numbers are a bit lower than that for the same school's full time program. In some instances, applying part-time may increase your chances of being admitted if your numbers are more in line with those of the part-time admitted students...

5 Things You Can Do To Be Admitted From the Wait List

Posted on January 14, 2008
Did a law school put you on a waitlist? What does that mean and what can you do to boost your chances of being admitted to that law school?First, why were you waitlisted? Simple Answer: U.S. News & World Report Rankings.Schools are very concerned with their rankings and an easy way for them to control things from an admission standpoint are (a) watching the LSAT/GPA for admitted students; and (b) keeping acceptance rates low...

You Pick The Topic!!!!

Posted on January 11, 2008
Hi Everyone! One of my clients pointed out I haven't posted anything this week, so I'm taking this opportunity to ask my readers for topics you'd like me to address. Leave a comment to let me know which of these would interest you most and I'll get to work on them this weekend...

The LSAT Shouldn't Be Everything

Posted on January 02, 2008
Just found this and thought I'd put it out there to offer hope to those who believe the LSAT is overly relied upon in the law school admissions process.

Rushing to Re-Take the LSAT in February?

Posted on January 02, 2008
Today I received an e-mail with a relevant question about re-taking the February LSAT. When I tried to respond to the question, the person's e-mail server kicked it back to me. Therefore, I'm taking this opportunity to respond to the question here, hoping that (1) the reader will return and have her question answered, and (2) the response will benefit many of you...

Law School Expert's Best of 2007

Posted on December 30, 2007
Since launching the lawschoolexpert blog in July, I've had 12,000 readers visit. Thank you so much for your support, comments, and encouragement.Here are the year's 5 Most Popular Law School Expert Posts:1. With nearly 1,500 readers and 23 comments, this post about low LSAT scores was the year's most popular post...

Lawyers as Professionals

Posted on December 29, 2007
The law (and studying the law) is about listening to the views of others and developing well-reasoned opinions. Therefore, I happily print comments that disagree with my own.Just as my opinions are taken into context, I urge my readers to consider the context of others' opinions...

Deciding to Attend Law School

Posted on December 29, 2007
I've been inundated with comments today from people who are very negative about their career prospects as attorneys. There are a lot of postings and articles on this topic (financial ramifications of attending law school). I'm not sure why there's such a sudden interest in something I posted back in September, but I always welcome new readers...

New Year's Resolutions for Law Applicants

Posted on December 27, 2007
If I were a law school applicant, these would be my New Year's Resolutions:1. I will not judge my worth as a person by my LSAT score.2. I will not judge my worth as a person by the law schools that choose to admit me.3. I will continue to do everything in my power to craft professional, mature, careful and well-reasoned communications with the law schools that I hope to attend...

December 2007 LSAT Results Posted

Posted on December 21, 2007
LSAT scores came out early. (Happy Holidays!)Read this previous posting about what to do now that you have your LSAT score.If you're considering re-taking the LSAT in February 2008 for Fall 2008 admission, keep this in mind - People have been applying since early Fall and while your safety schools are still pretty sure bets, February LSAT takers are more likely to be waitlisted at schools where they are mid-range applicants...

Deferral to Regular Admission?

Posted on December 18, 2007
Santa Clara Law is among the schools that sent out "deferral" notices this week. What does a "deferral to regular admission" really mean?If you applied Early Action or Early Decision (binding) to any law schools, they will make one of 3 decisions on your application by the deadline they provide (usually December 15th)...

Proof that Powerful Personal Statements Pay Off

Posted on December 17, 2007
I spend a lot of time on the subject of "Rankings Aren't Everything" and "LSAT Isn't Everything" and for those of you who still don't believe me, I want to share this with you--- it's from a client with a 154 LSAT who e-mailed me tonight:Ann!!!!!!!!! Oh my god, i just got home and opened a package from Boston College Law School!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still can't believe it!!! Couldn't have done it without you!

Proof that the LSAT isn't Everything

Posted on December 13, 2007
Ok, so in the last 2 days several of my clients have heard great news - acceptances came in from the University of Miami, Loyola-Chicago, and two of my clients got the thumbs up from UC Berkeley (Boalt). But the best proof that those dreaded law school personal statements matter (and that the LSAT is not the end-all, be-all) came in today...

Getting into Law School

Posted on December 11, 2007
This is one of the best parts of my job as a law school admission coach - hearing back from my clients when there is good news to share. This week, some of the law schools that admitted my wonderful clients include:Fordham Boalt Hall (UC Berkeley)U. New MexicoBaylorASURutgersVillanovaBaltimoreBarrySt...

Pre-Law? Considerations for Choosing a College Major

Posted on December 05, 2007
I came across this posting today by a current law school applicant who talks about why she feels majoring in journalism has prepared her for a law degree. You don't have to major in pre-law or law and society to prepare yourself for law school. In fact, I felt (as an law student) that the undergraduate courses that best prepared me for law school exams was actually art history...

Today's LSAT exam

Posted on December 01, 2007
Congratulations on having the LSAT behind you!Here are links to my previous posts about what to consider when deciding whether to cancel an LSAT score. Things to think about before you cancel your LSAT score are posted here.For those of you still waiting to submit applications, this is the time to get things underway with your law school applications, including law school personal statement, optional essays, addenda, resume, letters of rec, etc...

More Law School Humor

Posted on December 01, 2007
One of my former clients, now a 1L, sent me this e-mail today:It might be bad for business but in the interest of full disclosure I think you should post this on your website....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8ABhatAfsAThanks Ben! Now hit the books!!! Exams are just around the corner ...

LawSchoolExpert.com Gets a New Look!

Posted on November 29, 2007
Law School Expert has a whole new look and feel. Please check it out today!Also, for all pre-law students (applying for Fall 2009 and beyond) I have launched a brand new website and consulting service PreLaw Expert and invite you to check it out. I am going to start dedicating a certain amount of time to assisting college students in building their experiences to help them become the kind of quality, well-rounded applicants sought by law schools...

LawSchoolExpert's 101st Post!!!!

Posted on November 28, 2007
I'm excited to report that the last post was my 100th Lawschoolexpert post! Thanks to all of my readers for your support, comments, and encouragement.Two things today:Please vote for Brett McKay's Frugal Law Student Blog as one of the top blogs for Lawyers in Training...

News for Law School Applicants in New York

Posted on November 28, 2007
Two headlines of note for my New York area law school applicants (and future applicants):1. CUNY Law rebounds.2. SUNY Binghamton is making a bid to create NY's Third Public Law School.

9 Questions to Ask a Law School Admission Consultant

Posted on November 26, 2007
After getting past the LSAT, many law school applicants then look to hire a law school admission consultant. Here are some things to keep in mind when hiring a law school admission adviser:1. Have you previously served as director or dean of admissions for any ABA law school? Or, were you merely a committee member or student recruiter? Do you have any experience making admission decisions?2...

Putting the LSAT in Perspective

Posted on November 24, 2007
With the December 1, 2007 LSAT a week away, many law school applicants are feeling like the entire future trajectory of their lives and careers are resting on this four-hour exam. I read all the discussion boards and blogs and I know this is a self-perpetuating stress-inducer...

Countdown to the December 1, 2007 LSAT

Posted on November 21, 2007
You have 9 days to go before the December 1st LSAT. You have a lot riding on this, especially if this is your first time taking the exam and you're applying for Fall 2008 law school admission.Some tips on how to handle yourself from now until the LSAT date:1...

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