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 …
Securing your spot at a prestigious law school undoubtedly ranks as a milestone in any aspiring lawyer’s journey. The euphoria of acceptance letters and the excitement of school choices can be truly exhilarating. However, between the moment of that coveted acceptance and the whirlwind of orientation lies a labyrinth of decisions—both thrilling and daunting. Arguably, …
Everyone knows that law school is extremely expensive. Unfortunately what many people do not realize before 1L year is that it doesn’t stop at tuition, there are numerous other expenses that you will be subjected to during your three years in school. Unfortunately, you can’t count on a part-time job helping out much, especially during …
There are a lot of potential points of anxiety for 1L students in law school. Feelings of excitement and nervousness tend to build up during the summer and culminate in the first day of class. One of the biggest sources of fear for new students is the infamous Socratic Method, which has long found a …
Thanks to (……..) I raised my LSAT score from a 152 to a 173! From 150 to 174! (……..) is my hero! I started at a 146 and I got a 172! If you have started researching study aids for the LSAT you have probably been bombarded by advertisements similar to this. If you have …
The Holy Grail for many undergrad students interested in attending law school is to get accepted into a T14 law school. For better or for worse students typically fixate on the idea of gaining admission into a T14 law school. Gaining admission to any one of these schools is extremely prestigious, and also extremely difficult …
The journey to law school is akin to a roller coaster ride – filled with highs, lows, twists, and turns. At its crux? The LSAT. Whether you’re a current undergrad juggling term papers and the future weight of the LSAT or a night owl fervently wrestling with Logic Games, this exam is an omnipresent force. …
