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Taking the LSAT? Don't forget the Law School Application
Whether you're preparing for the October LSAT or planning on taking the December exam, you should put some thought into the law school application process.
LSAC has an application outline. You need to sign up for CAS (credential assembly service) so take a ...
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Why Aim for Top LSAT Score?
It has been highly publicized that admissions standards to get into law school has dropped, but the top Law schools are still demanding top LSAT scores. See for the listings here . It's a tough balancing act for law schools who are attempting to keep ...
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Proposed Law School Changes
Law School Grads and Unemployment, High Costs of Law School, Debt, Economics, Dying Demand for Lawyers... The gloomy forecasts continue... So, where are the solutions to the current Law School Crisis?
There is also some general agreement that law schools are not doing a good job in preparing ...
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Difficult Facts for Recent Law School Grads
Popular opinion questions question whether or not law school is a worthwhile investment. The number of applications to law schools in 2013 decreased 20% from 2012.
Publicized numbers vary, but it's commonly agreed that finding employment after graduation is, at best, difficult for most.
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Law Schools Change to Meet Economic Realities
Undergraduate college applications are raising, but Law school applications have plummeted. Fewer applicants and enrollment brings less revenue, which requires budget cuts. Law schools are scrambling to meet this challenge.
Solutions?
Decrease Class Size -- Cut Faculty
It takes about four or five students to support one ...
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Plan ahead for Law School Debt
It's always wise to plan ahead...Good for you! You likely already know that law school is pricey, and that law school grads are not guaranteed a high-paying career after graduation. Some of the country's top law-school programs might help you achieve a high-earning paycheck right ...
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Attending Law School Part-Time -- Advantages & Disadvantages
The American Bar Association data shows that in 2010, that about 15% of US Law students were enrolled part-time. This is the only option for some working adults to afford a law degree and continue to meet their family, work, and other commitments. ...
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Thinking about Law School? Know the Law Fields that are Growing
Legal candidates are beginning to see some positive changes after years of a tight legal job market and years of layoffs. 2012 showed that finally, hiring activity in law firms and corporate legal departments is picking up. This is encouraging ...
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You're taking the LSAT, but have you carefully considered whether or not Law School is the right choice for you?
So, you're planning on spending three years and a ton of money to attain your dream to become a lawyer. You likely have at least looked at the immediate challenge ahead ...
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I did an interview recently with John Richardson of prep.com of Toronto. We discussed LSAT Logic games (aka Puzzle Games, aka Analytical Reasoning, aks the section that dares not speak it's name...)
We discussed a wide swath of subjects: the role of a prep class, the need to practice, the categories of games, and why even the most brillant ...
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