Archive for November, 2009
Critique of Find Law Blog
What makes Find Law such a great blog is that it is linked to a successful company and website. Not only does this help to increase visitors, but it also gives visitors more reasons to come back to the site.
Critique of Fearfully Optimistic Blog
Fearfully Optimistic has a good angle, helping students with all of the hardships of law school. The idea that there’s something wrong with the legal education system, which has a negative impact on students, is a great perspective.
Critique of PhiLAWdelphia Blog
The writer, who goes by the name John E., talks about a wide array of topics, some of which have nothing to do with law in Philadelphia. The common theme I can see in each article is that they all have something to do with Philadelphia, although there was also an article about the American Bar Association conference in Chicago, where the writer compared certain parts of Chicago with Philadelphia.
Telling a Story through Your Personal Statement Law School
Your personal statement for law school serves as one of the most important bases for your admission. It is an aspect of the assessment process that aims to see you as an individual, with characteristics and experiences that make you different from the rest.
Showcasing Your Personality in Your Personal Statement
Why do law schools still have their applicants make an essay when they already have information on your GPA, test results, and even a list of relevant experiences you have had? Is it merely to check your grammar and spelling?