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Welcome to our new and growing Kaplan LSAT Prep Student Community! ✨ We are thrilled to have you as a member. As you embark on your career in the legal field and prepare for your LSAT test, you'll have a built-in support network to help you along the way. Our community is made up of fellow pre-law students, LSAT experts,…
When Legally Blonde was released in 2001, it quickly became a beloved comedy, charming audiences with its mix of humor, heart, and the unlikely transformation of Elle Woods from a fashionable sorority girl to a Harvard Law School graduate. But how does Legally Blonde stack up when it comes to the realities of law school?…
This checklist outlines the essential steps and deadlines for pre-law students navigating the law school application process. Year Before Application (Spring/Summer) LSAT Prep: Choose an LSAT prep course or self-study method. Create a structured study schedule and stick to it. Take diagnostic LSAT practice tests to…
Stop Losing Points: Dominate LSAT Logic September 21 | 8:00 - 9:00 pm ET | REGISTER HERE Legal Networking Meetup September 24 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | REGISTER HERE Kaplan and the Kaplan Community also host events designed to help you connect, learn, and grow across our legal, finance, real estate, and parents and guardians…
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This is how I'm feeling. Though I'm not headed back to school this semester (and I am thankful for that), back to school season is one of my favorite times on the community. It's great to see new faces and hear how everyone is doing with their studies!!!
My mother decided to go to law school when I was around 10 years old. I got to "help" her study for the LSAT, and I was fascinated by the fun puzzles - and immediately hooked as an LSAT junkie. I also got to attend a few law school classes with her (a treat for me, a way to avoid leaving me home alone or find a babysitter…
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Hi, I'm preparing to take the LSAT and have friends I'd like to study with. I'm wondering: Are there any LSAT study group/partner tips and tricks for a successful and effective study session? To give context, I'd consider myself a beginner.
It's the question that haunts every freshman orientation and keeps sophomores up at night: "If I want to go to law school, do I have to major in Political Science?" We have all seen the movies where the protagonist is a brilliant PolySci or Philosophy student, but the reality of the admissions landscape is much more…
Free 170+ Sample Class August 4 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM ET | REGISTER HERE Legal Networking Meetup August 27 | 12:00-1:00 PM ET | REGISTER HERE
Heading to a dinner or lunch with a partner, law school admissions officer, or potential mentor can feel like a high-stakes exam, except with soup. For pre-law students, a meal interview or networking dinner is rarely about the food. It is an assessment of your soft skills, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.…
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