It’s a surprising question but one that I’ve heard more than once: ‘Is it possible to take the Bar Exam without attending law school?’ In the Untied States, the vast majority of aspiring attorneys go down the path of four years of undergraduate studies, the LSAT exam, three years in law school, and then, finally, …
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The summer before my 1L year there was an entire list that I compiled of things that I thought I had to have for law school. Some of those things ended up being a great decision, others ended up finding a new home in the back of my closet. Hopefully your law school has presented …
Student loans: they’re the financial engine that powers the graduate education, including law degrees. The sheer scale of borrowing among graduate students is both awe-inspiring and a little terrifying. Whether you’re eyeing a medical degree or, like me, a Juris Doctor, you’re likely going to need a substantial loan to make it through. While the …
Law School is by far the most competitive and difficult educational institution that the vast majority of students have encountered. In other articles I have discussed why law school is so competitive (curved grading, job opportunities). In this article I will offer some advice for those students that have the ambitions of getting to the …
The Law School Rankings Myth Ahh, law school rankings, arguable the most important consideration that many students think of when applying to law school. If you haven’t heard, U.S News & World Report is the all mighty indicator of a law school’s quality, at least that’s what everyone is told. Law Schools themselves take the …
Congratulations on getting accepted into law school! If you are considering a Law Preview Course I assume you have already decided on a school to attend. There’s a good chance that you will get blasted with emails and/or mailings about commercial prep courses. The price of these courses has skyrocketed somewhat in recent years, the …
