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Law school graduates typically spend over $1,000 to take the bar exam. However, this fall, they have an opportunity to profit from their study efforts. The National Conference of Bar Examiners will pay law grads $1,500 to test-drive the first full-length prototype of its NextGen Bar exam, the revamped version set to debut in July…
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Choosing the right law school can be difficult but fear not, as I will help guide you to navigate the intricate world of law school admissions. Today, let’s dive deep into a question I get asked often: What exactly makes a law school a good law school? The Challenge of Rankings If you’ve been around…
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At the start of the law school admissions season, students start to whether they should apply for early decision knowing they might receive less financial aid. This is one of the disadvantages of early decision in comparison to regular decision. Applying to ED is different from your normal admissions. As it says in its name,…
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In today’s blog post, we’re diving into a critical topic: scholarship negotiations. As many of my students find themselves overwhelmed by the law school application process, the realization of financing their education often brings additional stress. To help you navigate this journey, I’ve broken down the scholarship negotiation process into three essential parts: Research, Preparation,…
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The State Bar of California plans to administer its own bar exam as early as February 2025, parting ways with the national attorney licensing test. On Thursday, the state bar’s board of trustees authorized officials to finalize and execute an $8.25 million, five-year contract with Kaplan Test Prep to develop bar exam questions. This decision…
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Considering law school? Whether you’re fresh out of undergrad or contemplating a career change, the decision can feel daunting, especially when surrounded by myths and misconceptions about the process. In this blog, I’ll dive into some common myths about law school, debunk them with real examples and data, and ultimately encourage you to pursue your…
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When applying to law school, it can be a bit overwhelming with all of the information and writing you have to do. Especially when it comes to the “Why Us” essay. You may wonder how you can perfect your essay to convince your first choice law school in accepting you to their program. In short,…
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In today’s blog post, we’re diving into a critical topic: scholarship negotiations. As many of my students find themselves overwhelmed by the law school application process, the realization of financing their education often brings additional stress. To help you navigate this journey, I’ve broken down the scholarship negotiation process into three essential parts: Research, Preparation,…
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Attorney Zulu Ali, renowned for his leadership at the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire, has renamed his non-profit youth mentor program in loving memory of his mother, Linda Reese Harvey. The program, now known as the Linda Reese Harvey Stop & Frisk Youth…
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Transferring law schools is a topic that stirs a lot of contemplation among students. You’ve just navigated the arduous law school application process, survived your first semester, and now, in your second semester, you’re pondering whether to stay put or explore the possibility of transferring. Should you stay at your current law school, try for…
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