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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. (more…)

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?

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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.

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Veritas Prep offers the industry’s most comprehensive admissions consulting services to help applicants gain admission to the world’s most competitive law schools. Their admissions experts can show you how to make the most of your candidacy with refined personal statements, strategically crafted resumes, and a personalized Law School Game Plan™ for attacking the admissions process. The Veritas Prep team of admissions consultants represents all of the top 14 law schools, including Yale, Harvard, and Stanford. These experts have the insider information and experience need to successfully lead law school applicants through the admissions process. Law School Podcaster listeners can receive a 10% discount on any law school admissions consulting service by registering at veritasprep.com/law with the code LAWPOD09. (more…)

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 submit “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 deans of admission, an admissions consultant and a prelaw advisor when an applicant should choose to answer these supplementary questions, how these essays are used by schools to evalute your application, how to choose among topics, and how optional essays and addenda can be used to round out your application.

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jdMission is a professional law school admissions consulting firm. We specialize in helping applicants identify and showcase the strongest aspects of their candidacy. Our dedicated consultants—who are law school graduates themselves as well as published authors—are committed to helping you create an application that will dazzle the admissions committee at your dream law school. Whether you are a JD candidate or an LLM candidate, a first-time applicant or a transfer student, we will not stop until you are completely satisfied with your application. Your legal career begins with jdMission. We will give you the competitive edge you need to secure a place at the law school of your choice. For more information and to sign up for a free 30-minute consultation, visit www.jdMission.com. (more…)

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.

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Support for Law School Podcaster comes from Manhattan LSAT. Manhattan LSAT is a leading LSAT-exclusive test preparation provider. The Manhattan LSAT curriculum is ideal for students aiming for 170+ scores. It focuses on advanced, flexible strategies for true LSAT mastery. At Manhattan LSAT you will be learning from the very best, as every one of their teachers have undergone a highly-rigorous selection and training process: earning 99th percentile scores on an official LSAT, mastering their skills with years of real teaching experience, and surviving one of the most demanding in-person auditions in the industry. The reward? Manhattan LSAT teachers earn $100 per hour, up to 4X the industry standard. Law School Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan LSAT courses by using the code “LAWPODCAST”. Learn more about Manhattan LSAT books, classes, tutoring and self-study courses at manhattanlsat.com and receive your discount. (more…)

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.  (more…)

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.

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Support for Law School Podcaster comes from The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel (AMEC).  AMEC is the only organization designed to support the career development and to honor the achievements of in-house counsel and business affairs attorneys at major entertainment and media companies.  Are you a future lawyer considering a career in the area of entertainment, media and sports law? AMEC has a Law School Section especially for students!  The mission of this group is to educate students and to promote interest in the practice area of entertainment, media and sports law.  The AMEC Law School Section will host student-sponsored events at law schools throughout the country.  Learn more about how you can get involved by visiting the AMEC website at www.theamec.com. (more…)

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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.

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Support for Law School Podcaster comes from Manhattan LSAT. Manhattan LSAT is a leading LSAT-exclusive test preparation provider. The Manhattan LSAT curriculum is ideal for students aiming for 170+ scores. It focuses on advanced, flexible strategies for true LSAT mastery. At Manhattan LSAT you will be learning from the very best, as every one of their teachers have undergone a highly-rigorous selection and training process: earning 99th percentile scores on an official LSAT, mastering their skills with years of real teaching experience, and surviving one of the most demanding in-person auditions in the industry. The reward? Manhattan LSAT teachers earn $100 per hour, up to 4X the industry standard. Law School Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan LSAT courses by using the code “LAWPODCAST”. Learn more about Manhattan LSAT books, classes, tutoring and self-study courses at manhattanlsat.com and receive your discount. (more…)