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The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) has undergone significant changes in recent years, prompting questions and concerns among prospective law school applicants. With alterations such as the removal of the logic games section and the introduction of new test formats, many students are left wondering how to adapt their preparation strategies. To shed light on…
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Law school success doesn’t come easy. It takes hard work and determination to make it through this legal right of passage. The more you know starting law school will help you succeed from day one
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ABSTRACT: This article outlines several scholarship opportunities for law students, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and academic achievement. From foundations like USLAW NETWORK and Arnold & Porter to firms like Nelson Mullins and Devadoss, these scholarships offer financial aid ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Requirements vary but generally include essays, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Deadlines range…
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Contrary to popular belief, a passion for political science isn’t a prerequisite for law school. Successful law school graduates come from diverse academic backgrounds.
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Dartmouth College, Rice University, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt University have collectively agreed to pay $166 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging collusion to restrict financial aid for admitted students. The lawsuit, initiated by eight former students in 2022, accused 17 elite universities, including most Ivy League members, of employing a shared methodology to assess…
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision to decline reviewing a challenge to a Virginia high school’s “race-neutral” admissions policy has reignited debates surrounding affirmative action, particularly in the wake of landmark rulings.
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ABSTRACT: This article provides an overview of the LSAT scoring system, detailing how raw scores are converted to scaled scores and percentiles. It delves into specifics of the perfect LSAT score, explaining the exam’s structure, scoring, and rarity of achieving a 180. Furthermore, it offers practical tips for LSAT preparation, emphasizing the importance of familiarizing…
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The article highlights the financial challenges Black law school students face, with statistics showing they incur significantly higher debt than white counterparts. The article aims to alleviate this burden by compiling scholarships, fellowships, and pipeline programs for Black students. These initiatives aim to address the disparities in higher education affordability for Black law students. ***…
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This article by Cynthia Rivera shares six best practices that can help an applicant ace their law school admissions interview and leave a lasting impression. *** 1. Research Your Law School: Before your interview, dedicate time to thoroughly research the law school you’re applying to. Familiarize yourself with their programs, faculty, clinics, and any recent…
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Because the U.S. is a global hub of legal education and practice, American law schools attract many foreign applicants. Most commonly, applicants come from countries with similar common law legal systems, like Canada, the United Kingdom, India and English-speaking nations in Africa and the Caribbean. But growing numbers of applicants from Asia, Latin America and…
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