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Maximize the Rest of the Year
Mid-July means we are officially cross-crossing into the second half of the year. If you are on the pre-law track, this is where the rubber meets the road. Depending on whether you are submitting applications this fall or just building your resume, the next six months will dictate your momentum heading into the next cycle.…
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Would you rather....
Graduate from a T14 school with $250k+ in debt, or graduate from a T50 school in your target city completely debt-free?
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The Saxophones are getting louder.... (How to Avoid the Ultimate LOR Panic)
Picture this: It’s your senior year, you're ready to apply to grad school, and you realize you haven't spoken to a professor since freshman orientation. Cue the aggressively loud 80s saxophone meme. You are starting into space as the realization of your impending doom sets in. If you wait until the eleventh hour to slide…
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How are we handling the pre-law burnout while still working full-time or finishing undergrad?
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How to Use Networking to Figure Out If Law Is Actually the Right Path for You
Most of us lean toward law school because we liked a political science class, watched too much Suits, or got told we "love to argue" at family dinners. But the gap between pop culture and reality is huge! Law school is a brutal three-year grind and a huge financial gamble, so you can't afford to just wing it. Right now,…
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What’s one small thing you’ve done recently that made you feel more “on track” toward law?
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What do you want to be known for?
If you’re still in undergrad you can make the mistake of thinking that your professional narrative starts once you get to law school. It starts now! When law school admissions officers or high-level legal interns look at your profile, they should see your spark. If you’re aiming for the high-octane world of Corporate Law…
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Building Your Personal Brand as a Pre-Law Student
We’ve all spent enough nights staring at practice tests to know that thinking like a lawyer can sometimes feel like losing your humanity. I know from personal experience that as a pre-law student there is so much pressure to build your LinkedIn profile up with a bajillion connections and half as many internships. While…
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POV: You’re in the interview lobby and your brain is lying to you
You know that specific brand of panic that hits when you're sitting in an interview waiting room? If you’re in that room, it’s because whoever viewed your application already decided you’re qualified on paper. The imposter syndrome you feel is just a mental trick. Science says that anxiety and excitement feel almost…
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If you realize 10 minutes after an interview that you forgot to mention something crucial, do you:
Share why in below!!
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If your resume had a theme what would it be?
(The Social Justice Advocate, The Future Tech Lawyer, The Corporate Powerhouse)
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Quality > Quantity: Why a Gap on Your Resume isn't a Dealbreaker
The fear of white space on a resume often drives pre-law students into a frantic, 100-mile-an-hour scramble to join every club on campus. You see a three-month gap in your timeline and panic, signing up for the Pre-Law Society, the Hiking Club, and a Marketing Internship all in the same breath. You think that by presenting…
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What is the most 'random' thing on your resume that you think would make you a great lawyer?
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What’s your dream law specialty or career path after passing the LSAT?
Law has many directions…corporate, civil rights, IP, immigration, criminal, environmental, sports & entertainment, and more. What path are you most curious about, and why?
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Online LSAT Study Group
Looking to study with a group for October LSATs. I study alone for about 2 hours per day. So if you're up to form a study group, please reach out! 😁
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Legal Career Spotlight: Environmental Law
Thinking about a legal career that makes a real difference? Consider Environmental Law! 🌍 Fight for the planet: Work on cases involving climate change, pollution, conservation, and more. ⚖️ Make an impact: Advocate for environmental protection through litigation, policy work, and client counseling. 🌱 Diverse career paths:…
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Life as a Litigator
When we're not talking specifically about the LSAT, one of the most common questions my students ask is “what did you do when you were a lawyer?” Thinking back on my own experience applying to law school (and I was one of those “wanted to be a lawyer ever since I was a little kid” applicants), I realize that my ideas of…
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Do you aleady know what kind of law you want to practice? Check out this poll question!
There are so many paths you can take in law - check out this poll question by @Kimberly_Johnson (a former Kaplan Test Prep Student) and let us know which you're interested in pursuing after law school!