Your Guide to Law School http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com/podcasts.asp Law School Podcaster: Your Guide to Law School Law School Podcaster is your online source for information, insight and advice on the law school admission process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio segments for those planning to apply for a JD. Topics include everything from a behind-the-scenes view of the admission process to post-law school job opportunities and current market trends. Guests include deans of various law schools, alumni, LSAT test preparation companies, law school admissions authors, law school admissions consultants and more. On each segment, we will go in-depth on a particular topic of interest to a law school applicant and interview relevant experts to help make your application process more efficient and successful and to help you gain acceptance to the right law school for you. Law School Podcaster is your online source for information, insight and advice on the law school admission process. We deliver relevant information and advice through biweekly audio segments for those planning to apply for a JD. Topics include everything from a behind-the-scenes view of the admission process to post-law school job opportunities and current market trends. Guests include deans of various law schools, alumni, LSAT test preparation companies, law school admissions authors, law school admissions consultants and more. On each segment, we will go in-depth on a particular topic of interest to a law school applicant and interview relevant experts to help make your application process more efficient and successful and to help you gain acceptance to the right law school for you. en-us (C) 2011 Law School Podcaster Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:00:00 PD Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:00:00 PD Law School Podcaster apirnia@skynetconsulting.com Law, Lawyer, LSAT, Law School, Law Podcaster, leadership, international, Law School no Law School Podcaster Answering Your Top Cancel and Retake Questions We hear these questions again and again before and after each test administration:  Should I cancel my LSAT score? Should I reschedule my test? Should I retake the LSAT? What if I’m unhappy with my LSAT score?  How do law schools view multiple LSAT scores? How do I know what the best score is for me? You're not alone in trying to figure this stuff out.  In this segment, we talk with deans of admission from top law schools and with the premier test prep experts to get you the answers you need. EP40-LawSchoolTopLSATRetakeQuestions.mp3 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT 30:26 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Is this Career Choice Right For You? Not all law students are headed to Big Law firms.  More now than ever, students want to do public interest work, as they seek a rewarding, balanced life, where they feel they can make a difference. What does a career in public service really involve? Which law schools are leading the way with curriculum offerings and opportunities for students? What do you need to know about financing law school if you are thinking of a career in the public sector? Our experts help shine the spotlight on this career path. EP39-SpotlightPublicInterestLaw.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 PDT 30:26 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What You Need to Do Between Now and Test Day You probably already know that you can’t master the LSAT without preparing. You must study. And this is a standardized test that requires that you start early.  Just how much time should you plan to devote to LSAT prep? What must you include in your action plan? On this show, our experts help you map out a study plan that gives you enough time to assess where you are at the beginning, set goals, learn the mechanics of the different sections, develop strategies for different question types and take practice tests – all so you can rock the LSAT on test day! EP38-LSATCrunchTime.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:00:00 PDT 24:07 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster How to Branch Out While Still in Law School Law schools like to tell students they can do anything with a law degree, but can they? Many head to law school and think that it’s still a valuable education for all sorts of future career opportunities, but is it? Facing sky-high tuition and a tight job market, it’s never too early to think about the type of career you’re planning and whether a law degree really fits your career goals. We talk to law grads with diverse careers, who aren’t practicing law, about whether and how they use their legal training in their work. A lead admissions consultant shares school selection strategies that will help you answer these questions. EP37-NewTrad.mp3 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:00:00 PDT 22:20 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Tips to Help You Nail a Top Score The LSAT is a really hard test – even for native English-speakers. Can you imagine taking it in a foreign language? Students who learn English as their second language (ESL) face a unique set of challenges, confronting dense reading passages, with subtle nuances in language, and time limits that can hinder performance. If you're looking to achieve a high LSAT score, and English isn't your first language, hear what the LSAT test prep experts, and an ESL LSAT student, say can help you prepare for the test. EP36-TacklingTheLSATAsAnESL.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:00 PDT 22:20 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Advice to Follow Before You Apply Going to a top law school can mean greater job opportunities, wider name recognition and the chance to learn and network with top students and faculty. That’s also why they’re tough to get into. If you’re reaching for a top law school, we have 10 great tips on getting you in, from the ones that let you in. On our show are deans of admission from some of the most selective law schools in the nation. We also talk with a leading admissions consultant about the things you should know before you apply. EP35-TopTenTipsAdmit.mp3 Mon, 16 July 2012 12:00:00 PDT 28:22 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Time Management Techniques to Put You On Pace for a Higher Score Timing can be everything - especially on the LSAT.  Running out of time to answer questions is one of the most frustrating – and universal – problems test-takers face. The test is designed to challenge your ability to pace yourself and allocate time efficiently. If you find the clock is wreaking havoc with your ability to answer all the questions and answer them accurately, then listen in as our guests outline a plan to put you on pace to get everything done with the allotted time and give you the tools you’ll need to maximize the number of points you earn. EP34-LSAT-Time-Management.mp3 Tue, 05 June 2012 12:00:00 PDT 22:59 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What Changes in Legal Educdation Mean for Future Law Students Steeped in books and theory, the traditional curriculum at most law schools hasn't changed in decades. But the tighter job market is bringing changes - albeit a bit slowly.  Law firms, businesses, and the clients they serve, are demanding that more be done by law schools to train and prepare properly future lawyers while they are still in school.  What does this mean if you are a prospective law student? What should you be looking for to get the most innovative, practical and relevant law school experience?  We talk with law school deans, law professors and those on the front lines of developing new paths in law school to help bridge the gap from law school to law practice. EP33-LawSchoolChanges.mp3 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 PDT 30:11 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What It Takes To Join the Elite To get into a top law school, you need sky-high LSAT scores, a perfect GPA from an Ivy League school, fluency in five languages, a Nobel prize, and have public interest experience in a 3d world country. Well, not exactly. Though it may seem that way, the top schools are not full of super heroes. They want to know who you are as a person, how you have overcome obstacles, and why you want that top-tier degree. Getting that prized acceptance letter from one of the best law schools can seem daunting, but with some great application advice, it is more attainable than you may think. After all, someone has to fill those classroom chairs. Why not you? EP32-GettingIntoATopLawSchool.mp3 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT 25:17 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster The Courses That Help You Get In and Succeed In Law School For many, the road to law school begins in college. Early on, you may wonder if there's a way to focus your undergraduate studies to help your law school application stand out or to prepare you for the rigor of law school. Are there courses that can help boost your LSAT score? Do certain majors help convince the admissions committee that you're “law school ready?” Which undergraduate classes might actually help you as a law student? We talk with top law school admissions deans, a prelaw advisor, and a leading admissions consultant and author to explore how the admissions committee evaluates your coursework and to see how your undergraduate studies might impact your performance as a 1L. EP31-WhatsYourMajor Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT 25:17 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What to Say and When to Say It What exactly is an "optional” essay and is it really optional? Separate and apart from the personal statement, many law schools offer applicants the opportunity to write "optional essays,” on a range of topics and to explain certain aspects of their application through an addendum. When should you write these essays and what should you say? We asked admissions deans, a top admissions consultant and a prelaw advisor when an applicant should choose to answer these supplementary questions, how law schools use these essays to evalute your application, how to choose among topics, and hear how they think you can use these as opportunities to round out your application. EP30-OptionalEssays.mp3 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT 32:28 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Strategies to Ace the Most Important Part of the Test It’s no exaggeration to say that the logical reasoning section is the most important part of the LSAT. Since two of the four scored sections consist of logical reasoning questions, it accounts for half your scaled score on the test. So, mastering the questions in these sections is twice as important to as any other single portion of the test. With that in mind, we asked our experts to break down the types of questions you’ll encounter, how best to prepare yourself and what you need to know on test day to achieve your highest possible score. EP29-How-to-Master-LSAT-Logical-Reasoning.mp3 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT 27:18 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What to Do and When to Do It Planning and getting through the law school application process can be a daunting task. Where should you start? How should you map out the next year so that everything gets done and gets done well? When should you take the LSAT? When should you make your list of schools? When should you actually fill out the application. Admissions consultants, prelaw advisors and a student give you solid advice on when to start your law school application process, addressing issues like research, how and when to tackle the application, the LSAT, managing recommenders and school visits. And they will help you plan your candidacy before you apply and throughout the process. EP28-PlanningLawSchoolApplicationTimeline.mp3 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT 31:35 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Strategies to Improve Your Speed and Accuracy You probably think you're a pretty good "reader," but the reading comprehension section of the LSAT catches many test-takers by surprise.   It's easy to feel rushed when reading long passages on dry material and to struggle with answering complex questions with the correct answers.  And while these passages and question-types are similar to what you've seen and done before with other standardized tests, this familiarity may not translate into success on LSAT test day.  Our guests caution students who overlook this section in test prep that they may be leaving valuable points on the table.  Listen as our guests give you tips to help you maximize your speed and accuracy and increase your score.  EP27-HowToMasterLSATReadingComp.mp3 Tue, 12 July 2011 12:00:00 PDT 29:58 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Career Tracks for Law Students The legal specialty of sports and entertainment law sounds pretty glamorous. If you’re thinking about a career in this field, you may be drawn by the prospect of representing celebrities, athletes, authors, entertainers and their employers. But what exactly is this practice area? What do sports and entertainment lawyers actually do? How can law students pursue a career in this specialty? We explore this topic and speak with lawyers who serve as outside and in-house counsel in some of the leading sports and entertainment organizations and firms and also with the director a program at a top law school with a special curriculum devoted to this exciting area. Listen in to learn more. EP26-PracticeAreaEntertainmentSportsLaw.mp3 Wed, 14 June 2011 12:00:00 PDT 28:42 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What to Do When Test Day Doesn't Go as Planned You've walked out of the LSAT feeling it was a particularly bad day for you, or you've just learned that your score is lower than you had hoped. Your initial instinct might be to just take the test again, but before you register for the next administration of the test, listen to our experts tell you what you need to know to plan your next steps. When should you cancel your score? When should you retake the exam? Should you explain a low score in an addendum? Also find out how law school admissions committees view multiple LSAT scores and how to make your application shine despite a low score. EP25-RetakingLSAT.mp3 Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT 21:19 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Tips to Beat the Toughest Part of the Test What’s the toughest part of the LSAT? While each test-taker has his or her own strengths and weaknesses, there’s a general concensus that most people find the Logic Games section the most intimidating part of the test. The good news? It’s also the section where, with preparation, test-takers also see the biggest score increase. We’ve gathered our test prep experts to offer you their strategies to helping you beat this challenging section and achieve your highest score possible. EP24-LogicGames.mp3 Fri, 22 April 2011 12:00:00 PDT 29:12 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Advice to Help You Make the Grade It's a well-known fact. First–year grades are really important to law students. And second-semester grades are your best chance to distinguish yourself. These are what law firm interviewers and prospective employers will look to when you're hunting for summer work next year and beyond. Plus, master these basic skills now and they will serve you well for two more years. Hear from law students and professors. What study techniques worked? What didn’t? What to do if first semester grades disappoint? What do your professors want to see? Listen to what our guests have to say to help you earn top grades. EP23-LawSchoolExams.mp3 Sun, 20 March 2011 12:00:00 PDT 25:52 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Picking the Right JD Program In the current economy, many students are heading to law school, hoping that after graduation, their employment prospects will improve. But should you opt for a school where you want to live and work or the school with a high ranking or big national name? Will the regional schools get you where you want to go, or do you need a national law school to meet your career goals? In this show, representatives from different schools talk about the challenges – and the benefits – of getting your law degree locally, a consultant tells you what recruiters are thinking, and our guests give you tips for whichever path you choose to guide you to success. EP22-RegionalvsNationalLawSchools.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT 27:51 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Essential Tips for Law Students You’ve heard it before. It’s not just what you know, it’s who you know. If you’re a law student, or if you’re just starting to think about law school, you’ll want to start building your network now. Networking can not only help you find that coveted first job, but can also help you hone the skills you’ll need after you’re hired and throughout your legal career. Our guests explain how to identify networking sources, initiate contacts, socialize with confidence, develop and nurture networking relationships, and continuously broaden your contacts so that you’ll develop relationships and make connections with people who will help you launch and enhance your career. EP21-Networking-101.mp3 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT 34:51 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Resumes To Get You Accepted You've done your research and you've come up with the list of schools you're applying to. Now you're working on your applications and your resume. In this show, admissions deans and authors/consultants give you solid advice on putting together your law school application resume. This resume should be different from the resume you'll use to apply for jobs. Our guests explain how they're different, what admissions committees look for, what catches their eye and what is an immediate red flag. They also address nuances in your resume such as writing style, format, what categories to include, and what not to include. Don't send your resume without listening to this show! EP20-BuildingLawSchoolResume.mp3 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT 29:19 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster How to Identify and Fix Your Weak Spots Wouldn't it be great if you could submit a perfect law school application? There’s no such thing, say the experts, but one of the most significant challenges law school applicants face is the need to mitigate weaknesses or perceived weaknesses in an application. In this show, we help you take a step back to critically evaluate your application for true weak spots, we delve into the problems that most frequently trip up candidates, and walk you through the steps that allow you to correct weaknesses and mitigate problems through other parts of your application. Listen as we help you present your weaknesses in the best light possible. EP19-MitigatingWeaknesses.mp3 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT 29:12 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What Not to Do on Your Law School Application It's amazing how many law school applicants make avoidable application mistakes. It's unfortunate, but hardly surprising, that these avoidable mistakes can result in your application being immediately rejected. You have one chance to get it right. We interviewed 3 deans of admission from leading law schools and a top admissions consultant to help you avoid application pitfalls. EP18-ApplicationPitfalls.mp3 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT 28:34 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Advice to Hit the Ground Running as a 1L and Beyond You're starting law school, and in case you haven't heard, the first (or 1L) year, is not for the faint-hearted. It's a long haul and it's full of challenges, but there are strategies that will help you make it through successfully. We speak with professors who teach first year law students and with authors of some helpful guides to tackling your first year of law school and beyond. We also check in with a student to hear what you should know before you go. They have some insider tips to help you with specific strategies for success and to manage your time, so you can hit the ground running in law school. EP17-LawSchoolSurvivalGuide.mp3 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT 28:58 Law School, Survival, Guide http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Tips for Tackling the Test Your LSAT score is one of the most important parts of your law school application and applicants worry, plan and strategize about how to tackle this dreaded standardized test. To help you overcome this challenge, we talk with some test prep experts to get study tips so you can learn how to improve from your first practice test, what to do the night before and the day of the exam. We hear from an undergraduate prelaw advisor who guides students throughout the admissions process, and we speak with a law school admissions dean to get some inside perspective to hear how the admissions committee evaluates your score. EP16-Conquering-the-LSAT.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT 34:23 Law School Applicants, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Authors Who Wrote the Book on How to Apply and Get In Whether you are just starting to consider applying to law school or if you are just about ready to send off your application, you are probably going to have a lot of questions about the choices you have to make before you pick the right school for you. Where do you start? How does the application process work? What do the admissions committees look for in your application? How can you make your application stand out? In this show, we round up the top authors of the books that address the admissions process to help you tackle the process from start to finish. Hear their tips and get some insight into how their books can help you get into your chosen school. EP15-LawSchoolAdmissionGuides.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT 30:01 Law School Applicants, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Advice to Help Turn Your Summer Law Job into a Permanent Position Summer Associates, Legal Interns, Law Clerks. During the summer months, law students fan out across the nation to put the academic skills they've learned all year to the real test: doing the work of a lawyer. Whether you're working in a law firm with a summer program, jumping into the trenches with a solo practitioner, joining a corporate counsel team or dedicating your summer to public interest work, you'll need to make the most of your experience. We tackle topics like how to effectively obtain and complete assignments, how to build relationships with fellow summer associates, staff, and attorneys and how to enjoy firm-sponsored social events while maintaining professionalism. We also get tips on what not to do, to keep you on the best course for landing a job after graduation. EP14-SummerAssociate.mp3 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT 24:07 Law School Applicants, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Tips to Help You Apply, Find the Right Fit and Succeed Nontraditional law school applicants and students might look a little different on paper and in-person, but they still have to face the same daunting law school admissions process as those coming straight from undergraduate schools. As students, they will face the same rigorous academic curriculum and the same job search challenges as others, but they do so coming from a background and a perspective that may not always mirror that of their fellow law students. We explore this topic with law school admissions deans, a dean of career services, an admissions consultant and we talk with a non-traditional student who has travelled down this road. EP13-NonTraditionalApplicants Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT 29:56 Law School Applicants, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What Do The Numbers Mean? Law school rankings. Questioned, criticized, but rarely ignored. Whether rankings really say anything about the quality of legal education is an open question, but the fact is, they are used by students looking for the school that fits them best and by some employers deciding which law school grads to recruit. Some rankings rate full-time, part-time and international law programs, others rank schools based on their job placement rate, employer satisfaction, faculty and student diversity. You can also find rankings focusing on specialties such as intellectual property, environmental law, healthcare and tax law. We'll dig into the rankings and find out which list is most appropriate for each set of criteria and what's behind the numbers. P12-LawSchoolRankings Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT 18:56 LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Which Makes Sense For You? When considering law school, one of the options you will weigh is whether to pursue the degree on a part-time or full-time basis. With rising tuition and an uncertain job market, prospective law students may have an incentive to keep working at their current jobs, if they are already employed or, to find a way to finance law school with a job that allows them to attend school at night. But do part-time law students give up something that is vital to their legal education? We interviewed experts from the admissions offices and career offices at law schools with part-time JD programs to help you understand the pros and cons of each program, to learn how admissions committees evaluate part-time applicants and to learn about career prospects for part-time law students. We also hear from a part-time law student who is working while attending school about how it all fits together. Listen to what they have to say. EP11-PartTimevsFullTime Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT 29:24 LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Accepted Waitlist purgatory. The place no law school applicant wants to end up. What should you do now? Some say you need to continually update the school with your recent developments, more letters of recommendation and maybe even take the LSAT again, but some schools tell you not to send anything unless there's been a significant change in your application. We'll explore where you should go from here and what you can do to help get you off the waitlist and onto the accepted list. EP10-Get-Off-The-Wait-List Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT 23:52 LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Which One is Right For You? Law school applicants have had to face the LSAT since 1948. Now, it's your turn. To help you prepare, we have interviewed the various test preparation companies to hear what they have to offer. They will discuss the different types of courses they offer, from traditional classroom courses, private tutoring and online courses. Each company will have the opportunity to explain how they are unique and what makes them stand out. Listen and learn what option is best for you. EP9-TestPrepCompanies Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT 24:11 Comparing LSAT Test Prep Companies, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Where To Begin? Get ready to think hard, dig deep and do a little soul searching. It's time to tackle your law school personal statement. The personal statement is the single most important part of your entire application which you can control. So put your LSAT scores and your GPA aside for a bit and think about how you can convince the admission committee that you deserve a spot in their entering 1st year law school class. Our guests will tell you where to begin, what to focus on and how to address any weaknesses in your application, such as a low LSAT score or a weak GPA. You will also learn how to prepare the people you chose to write your letters of recommendation so that your recommendations are consistent with your personal statement and help enhance the overall image you are building of yourself. EP8-PersonalStatementAndLetters.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PDT 36:00 Law School Personal Statements, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster How to Pay for Law School You are considering a law school education, and you know it's a good investment for your future. But, you may not be sure exactly how to finance the cost of a 3 year education that can top more than $40,000/year in expenses. Our experts explain the options available, and outline the financial aid process, including federal and private loans, grants and scholarships and how best to prepare financially to continue your studies. Listen to what law school deans who work with students at various stages of the financial aid process have to say, we talk with one dean who helps students put the financing together to pay for school and with a career services dean who helps place students in the jobs that will help them pay back their debt. We hear from experts with FinAid.org, Fastweb.com, and Sallie Mae, to get insight that will help you get started on your financial strategy to pay for law school. We also take a look at what changes in the federal student loan program might mean for law school applicants and students. EP7-Financing-Your-JD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PDT 32:39 JD/MBA,Financing JD,Financing, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster When it Makes Sense to Go ''Two For One'' Joint degree programs are proliferating and one of the most popular are the programs offering to join a graduate business degree (MBA) with a law degree (JD) for a joint JD/MBA. More and more schools are offering these combined programs in response to strong student demand driven by the potential for substantial savings of time and money. We talk to the experts to find out what the real value of these programs are, when a dual degree makes the most sense for a student, the procedures and standards for admission, what the academic challenges are, and we get the latest information about post-graduate career opportunities. EP6-JDMBALawSchool.mp3 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT 36:04 JD/MBA, LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster What It Means to Law School Applicants and Students It's no surprise that, during a recession, the legal job market tightens and legal employment is harder to find. Big Law firms that once snapped up students and law school graduates are laying-off lawyers, reducing associate class size or deferring the start dates for students with accepted job offers. Legal employers are changing the ways they recruit lawyers and the way they do business. Meanwhile, the tough times are steering more applicants to law school. What does this mean to currently enrolled law students, law school applicants and freshly-minted law school graduates? We interviewed law school deans of admission, financial aid and career services, the Executive Director at NALP and the writer for the Wall Street Journal who covers notable trends in the legal market for the business community, to get their advice on what can be done to navigate one's career and application during these challenging times. EP5-CurrentEconEnvironment.mp3 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT 29:00 LSAT,Law School, Lawyer http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Everything You Need To Know About The Test The LSAT® is the single most dreaded part of the law school application process. Everyone has heard the stories and the myths surrounding the exam. Listen in as we talk with law school deans of admission, and get some perspective about the test from a current law school dean who served on the Test Development Committee for the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Our experts dispel some of the popular notions about the exam, including the notion that the questions are designed to trick test-takers. The deans also weigh in on how important the LSAT® is relative to other factors when evaluating your application. Finally, we also hear from two test prep companies about how they can help prepare students to master the material on exam day. The-LSAT.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT 25:33 LSAT,Law School,Killer Law School Application, Strategic, Admission Plan http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster Understand the Factors That Will Affect Where You Want To Go To School With so many law schools, how do you decide which school is right for you? Part of your decision will be based on where you think you will get accepted, but there is more to consider than just LSAT scores and undergraduate GPAs. In this episode, we explore the various factors you should consider when deciding where to apply, including curriculum offerings and other activities such as law reviews/journals and clinical programs, opportunities for legal employment after graduation, and factors such as cost, accreditation and location. Our guests will give you specific recommendations on what you should look for in a school as you compile your list of potential law school programs. ChoosingLawSchool.mp3 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT 24:14 LSAT,Law School,Killer Law School Application, Strategic, Admission Plan http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com Law School Podcaster A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Best Application In the competitive world of law school admissions, your goal is to build the best possible application package. This means covering all your bases. Have your written a personal statement that is full of details and free of errors? Did you make the most of opportunities to showcase your unique accomplishments? Did you properly address perceived weaknesses? In this show, we provide tips to help you create the killer law school application, one that will leave a lasting impression. You will hear directly from law school admissions deans about what they look for in a candidate and you'll get several tips from an author whose book is about writing the best personal statement for law school and from a consultant who guides applicants through the law school application process. CreatingTheKillerApplication.mp3 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT 37:33 LSAT,Law School,Killer Law School Application, Strategic, Admission Plan http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com/MoreInfo/creating-killer-application.asp?iEpisode=2 Law School Podcaster What You Can Do Now To Help You Get Accepted For students thinking of applying to law school, it is never too early to start building a strong application. In this show, we interview top law school admissions deans, admission consultants, authors, and current law students to help illuminate the process by telling us what can be done now to help applicants get in next year. Find out when to start studying for the LSAT, how many time applicants should plan to take the exam, when the best time to visit schools is, how to narrow choices, and how to address weaknesses in an application, such as low grades or potentially low LSAT scores. Find out when the best time is to submit the application. We also examine how current economic conditions may affect the application process. LawSchoolStrategicAdmissionPlan.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT 25:43 LSAT,Law School, Strategic, Admission Plan http://www.lawschoolpodcaster.com/MoreInfo/LawSchoolStrategicAdmissionPlan.asp?iEpisode=1