Use Your Networking Skills to Get into That Top Law School

Filed under law school application with No Comments, December 30th, 2010 by pompano

Applying to a top law school for your legal studies is a competitive sport. Most likely, a huge number of prospective enrollees are also vying for the slot you are interested in. Many Ivy League universities have strict requirements in terms of accepting new enrollees, and very often rely heavily on important recommendation letters before [...]

Is the Law School Admissions Process Really Worth It

Filed under law school application with No Comments, December 2nd, 2010 by pompano

Applying for law school can be a strenuous process. Although different schools may differ in their specific requirements, the usual requirements include a completed application form, application fee, resume, and, finally, the personal statement. In some cases, the prospective law student may in fact be pressed for time, especially since he or she will need [...]

Critique of Harvard Law School Blog

Filed under Law school blog reviews with No Comments, December 4th, 2009 by pompano

The mission of the site is to make the Harvard Law School admission process more transparent, so applicants can get a better idea of exactly what the application process is about, as well as offer some information and advice to the applicants.

Critique of Find Law Blog

Filed under Law school blog reviews with No Comments, November 29th, 2009 by pompano

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

Filed under Law school blog reviews with No Comments, November 22nd, 2009 by pompano

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

Filed under Law school blog reviews with No Comments, November 15th, 2009 by pompano

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

Filed under personal statement writing tips with No Comments, November 8th, 2009 by pompano

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.

Mistakes to Avoid when Concluding Your Law Personal Statements

Filed under personal statement writing tips with No Comments, October 28th, 2009 by pompano

The law school personal statement that you will submit must be compelling as well as provide a good insight about who you are. It is necessary to provide the readers with an engaging piece of work that will help them decipher your true persona.

No-Nos in Writing Your Introduction for Your Personal Statement Law

Filed under personal statement writing tips with No Comments, October 21st, 2009 by pompano

Writing your personal statement is an important part of the admission and selection process, especially in law schools. It provides a glimpse of who you are and adds vital information to your grades and scholastic background.

Critique of Above the Law Blog

Filed under Law school blog reviews with No Comments, October 19th, 2009 by pompano

From topics on law news and the legal industry to those on law school and legal careers, the goal of this blog is to help law students and legal professionals get a better view and a better understanding of the legal industry.