law school

  • Formerly Incarcerated Woman Triumphs, Passes Bar Exam on First Attempt

    Afrika Owes, a resident of New York City with a history of incarceration, has achieved a remarkable feat by passing the New York Bar Exam on her initial try. Her journey, marred by personal struggles and brushes with the law, culminated in a moment of triumph captured in a viral TikTok video. Surrounded by her…

  • Law School Failed To Prepare 45% Of Junior Associates For Practice, Survey Finds

    A new survey has found that nearly half of law firm associates believe that law school did not adequately prepare them for practice. The survey, conducted by legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa and legal data intelligence provider Leopard Solutions, interviewed 546 junior associates in January and February. Of those surveyed, 45% stated that…

  • LSAT Prep Programs Offering Discounts for Fee Waiver Students

    How do you apply to law school for free or little to nothing? Applying to law school can be very expensive, and you might not realize that there are ways to get fees for your LSAT prep waived. The first step to finding discounted LSAT prep is often through getting an LSAC Fee Waiver. Make…

  • These Law Schools Sent The Most Graduates Into Big Law Jobs In 2023

    Columbia Law School snagged the top spot among U.S. law schools for having the highest percentage of 2023 graduates who landed large law firm jobs, according to new employment data from the American Bar Association. Nearly 76% of the school’s juris doctor graduates took jobs at firms of 251 or more lawyers within 10 months…

  • These Law Schools Dominated Federal Clerk Hiring Market In 2023

    The American Bar Association’s new data reveals that the University of Chicago Law School has regained its top position as the law school sending the highest percentage of graduates into federal clerkships. In 2023, 25.35% of its juris doctor graduates secured federal judicial clerkships, marking a significant achievement in a competitive field. Previously, the Chicago…

  • True Redemption! Judge Gives Troubled Teen A Second Chance, And Many Years Later She’s Graduated Law School

    In a moving tale of redemption, Carmen Allen Day’s journey from a troubled teenager to a prospective lawyer lends credence to the power of second chances in the legal system. Now 34 years old, Day graduated from Rutgers Law School in 2020, a feat made possible by the compassion of a judge who saw her…

  • Applying to Law School with ADHD

    If you’re someone who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be wondering how to actually stay organized in the law school application process. How do you get through this process even when you know our ADHD superpower starts superpowering?  According to Forbes, an estimated 8.7 million adults have ADHD. Approximately 366.3 million adults…

  • Do the 2024 Law School Rankings Matter?: A Conversation with Mike Spivey

    If you’re in tune with the law school admissions world, you know that when the law school rankings come out each spring, it’s a big deal. But should it be?  When it comes to law school admissions, rankings have long been a significant factor influencing applicants’ decisions. As long as I’ve been in admissions, however,…

  • Paying for Law School: Scholarships to Apply to in May 2024

    As the May scholarship deadlines rapidly approach and fresh opportunities arise, navigating the realm of financial aid can seem overwhelming. However, fear not, as we’re here to offer guidance. Especially for BIPOC and first-generation students, there are numerous resources available to alleviate the financial obstacles that may hinder their path to law school. At Barrier…

  • Law School Decisions: What to Do While Waiting

    For many applicants, the waiting period for law school admissions is riddled with uncertainty. Questions like, “Was I admitted? Was I denied? Am I waitlisted?” can linger, causing anxiety. If you’re in this boat, fret not. Here’s a breakdown of what to do during this nerve-wracking time. Here are some actionable tips for applicants grappling…