Winning Personal Statement Topics for Law School
If you are struggling to find the right thing to write about in your personal statement, start by considering what you think your weaknesses are and then think of examples from your life that...
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Why I Hate Personal Statement Examples… and Why You Should Too!
Creative Commons Photo by aliennation. Stuck on personal statement ideas and looking for samples? Yeah, a lot of people come to my website in search of a personal statement example when they are...
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From the Comments: Errors, Mistakes, and Typos Oh My!
Creatitve Commons photo by polphin764 Each week, I try to set aside at least an hour or two to personally respond to the dozens (and sometimes hundreds!) of comments my blogs usually get. These...
View ArticleTips for Writing Your Best Personal Statement
Whether you’re extremely proud of your LSAT score and GPA or hoping they fade into the background of the rest of your application, you and I both know you’re much more than those two numbers. Your...
View ArticleSix Words to Avoid in Law School Personal Statements
A personal statement is your best opportunity to present yourself to law school admissions officers. Having read thousands of personal statements, here are the six words and phrases that make me cringe...
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What Should Be on Your Resume?
The resume is the part of the law school application most overlooked by law school applicants. Yet, it presents a huge opportunity to show how you have spent your time, hours worked, financial...
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Inspiration for your Law School Personal Statement
Those of you who took the July LSAT have a long wait ahead for your score. Why not use that time to get started on your law school personal statement and get a head start on your application materials?...
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Law School Advice: The Application Cycle Explained
I had the pleasure of speaking to students at Strategy Prep in Washington, DC this week. I covered the following topics: Timing of your law school applications given your intended LSAT date. How taking...
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Can I Go to Law School if I Have a Criminal Record?
Tips for applying to law school with a criminal record: Gather all relevant facts and documentation from courts, police departments, and your university (if disciplinary action at your college was...
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The Law School Admission Game, 4th Edition: Now Available!
I am so excited to announce the release today of the 4th edition of my bestselling law school admission guidebook, The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert. This is fully up to date with...
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Explaining Character and Fitness Issues in Law School Applications
It can be intimidating to apply to law school when there are things you need to report in your applications that you’re not particularly proud of. Law schools ask about criminal history and academic...
View ArticleWinning Personal Statement Topics for Law School
If you are struggling to find the right thing to write about in your personal statement, start by considering what you think your weaknesses are and then think of examples from your life that...
View ArticleSix Words to Avoid in Law School Personal Statements
A personal statement is your best opportunity to present yourself to law school admissions officers. Having read thousands of personal statements, here are the six words and phrases that make me cringe...
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Why I Hate Personal Statement Examples… and Why You Should Too!
Creative Commons Photo by aliennation. Stuck on personal statement ideas and looking for samples? Yeah, a lot of people come to my website in search of a personal statement example when they are...
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From the Comments: Errors, Mistakes, and Typos Oh My!
Creatitve Commons photo by polphin764 Each week, I try to set aside at least an hour or two to personally respond to the dozens (and sometimes hundreds!) of comments my blogs usually get. These...
View ArticleTips for Writing Your Best Personal Statement
Whether you’re extremely proud of your LSAT score and GPA or hoping they fade into the background of the rest of your application, you and I both know you’re much more than those two numbers. Your...
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