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Law School Personal Statement — BRAINSTORM
If you're planning to apply to law schools for next fall, it is NOT too early to begin working on the personal statement portion of your law school application. Please, allow yourself ample time in this stage! Spending time in this, over a period of ...
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Is it too late to apply for Fall 2014 admissions?
The short answer is "No," it isn't too late
But you're likely wanting to know some of things to consider. Most law school admissions are on a rolling basis, so the best scenario is that you apply as early as possible. ...
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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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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.
However, ...
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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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Personal Statement - Law School Admissions
The personal statement is not the most important part of your application, but if written poorly, the admissions committee will notice and it could harm, instead of help, your admissions package. On the other hand, a good statement can sway the admissions committee in your favor. Your ...
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