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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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It’s perfectly fine for college students to arrive on campus with only fuzzy ideas about their careers. Many U.S. colleges provide a liberal arts education that promotes and rewards intellectual curiosity and versatility. College students often change their major, try out a wide range of courses and deepen their intellect through the cross-fertilization of different…
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Harvard Law School has announced an initiative that aims to alleviate the financial burden for some incoming law students. Starting this fall, students with the highest financial need will have the opportunity to attend the prestigious institution tuition-free, thanks to the newly launched Opportunity Fund. Traditionally, the cost of law school tuition has posed a…
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Lawyers are high achievers by necessity. To succeed in the competitive, pressure-filled legal industry, successful attorneys have exceptional work ethic and perseverance. But that heightened capacity, unfortunately, also applies to increasing levels of lawyer stress. While any career in legal inevitably comes with some level of stress, an abundance of stress can negatively impact your…
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Entering the legal profession is no small task, so the choice to become a lawyer should not be made lightly, experts say. Getting a license to practice law in the U.S. generally requires years of strenuous effort and often involves acquiring significant student loan debt to cover the cost of law school. But a legal…
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Embarking on a legal education journey can be daunting, but a strong foundation is key to success. Here’s a curated list of ten must-read books that offer insights into the legal world, presented in a way that’s both engaging and informative. 2. “Landmarks in the Law” by Lord Denning 3. “Letters to a Law Student”…
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In the world of legal education, where myriad rankings vie for attention, Fortuna Admissions has introduced a pioneering initiative: the Fortuna Ranking of Law School Rankings. This comprehensive approach amalgamates the results of prominent rankings like U.S. News & World Report with three other esteemed assessments — Times Higher Education, QS Quacquarelli Symonds, and ShanghaiRanking…
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