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Archive for Law Schools
Mar
01
The Law School Admissions Process
Posted by: | CommentsIndividuals from all different career and college backgrounds make their way into law schools. The best method for preparing to become a lawyer is to gain a broad range of basic skills. There really is no set major for pre-law undergraduate work. From English to philosophy and science to art, people with all sorts of backgrounds are considered for entrance into law school. So since there is no set degree requirement, what are law school admission counselors looking for?
Law school admissions counselors typically look for individuals with excellent analytical and problem solving skills. For those still getting their undergraduate degrees, it would be wise to seek out a pre-law advisor to help you select your coursework. In addition to analytical skills, law schools also look for individuals with excellent communication skills (both writing and oral communication). Critical reading and researching are also important skills to master and be able to prove.
While there is no specialized path for undergraduates seeking to become lawyers, it is important to maintain a high grade point average. Most graduate programs only accept students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and law school is not exception.
The higher your GPA, the better off you’ll be (but rest assured that you can still go to law school without a 4.0 or even a 3.5 GPA). In addition to your GPA, extracurricular activities are also a plus. Any activities that show leadership or problem solving skills will only be a beneficial.
Selecting the right law school
When you decide to seek admittance to law school (which can be during your senior year in college or after you’ve taken a break from college altogether), you will need to narrow down your options. Typically, the following factors play a large role in deciding where to attend law school; location, cost, areas of specialty, financial aid, and prestige of the institute.
You will also need to take into consideration your strengths and weaknesses. Since there are costs to apply to law school, you also need to factor in your background (i.e. your GPA, LSAT scores and letters of recommendations). Unfortunately, if you barely earned a 3.0, scored poorly on the LSAT, and lack the experiences that a law school admissions counselor would look favorably upon, then you probably don’t want to only apply to top tier Ivy League schools. If you do, then you may find that you aren’t accepted into any law school come the next school year.
LSAT
The LSAT is the law school admissions test. All law schools approved by the ABA require LSAT scores for admissions. This exam does not cover any legal topics. Instead, it tests you on reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and logical reasoning. Law schools want to make sure you possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills and the LSAT sets out to do just that.
Scores for the LSAT range from 120 to 180 (with 180 being the highest). The average LSAT score falls around 150. The higher you can score on the LSAT; the better off you will be (although if you have strengths in other areas, you can still get into law school with a lower LSAT score).
Admissions
While admissions requirements vary from law school program to law school program, it is common for the requirements to include the following; undergraduate GPA, LSAT scores, letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
You will need to provide official transcripts and LSAT scores to show your qualifications. Usually, you will submit these to the LSDAS (the law school data assembly service). The LSDAS streamlines admissions for most all law schools in the country. You will also need to submit your letters of recommendation and the personal statement to the LSDAS.
When selecting people to write a letter of recommendation for you consider asking those who know your abilities to solve problems and realize your potential to become a lawyer. College professors and employers are excellent choices.
The personal statement should essentially let the law school admissions counselor know why you want to be a lawyer and inform them of your qualifications. You would want to stress any qualifications that relate to becoming a lawyer. For example, work as an intern in a law firm would be important to showcase (as are countless other examples).
Tie in your experiences with your desire to go to law school. Be sure to write your essay concisely, keeping in mind grammatical rules. However, there is no reason to write in legalese. Just write naturally and personably.
Remember that law schools accept people from all sorts of backgrounds. If you have an interest in pursuing a law degree, then you should start pursuing it today.
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Feb
27
What kind of courses for grade 12 and university for criminal law?
Posted by: | CommentsAny advice or recommendations for courses that should be taken in grade 12 and in university for criminal law? (probably going to go to university in Ontario) what are the marks i should be getting in grade 12?
Feb
26
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Feb
22
Contracts are so Glamorous
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Feb
22
I want to go to Yale Law School, so should I try to go to Yale for my undergrad or would it be best to attend a different university?
Feb
17
What is the biggest thing law schools look for when reviewing applications?
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I don’t have the best gpa, but received a 165 on the LSAT. I’m just wondering what law schools look for the most? That way I know where I should be applying. I’m white and single with no kids so therefore I get no favors from affirmative action or any of that stuff.
Feb
11
Law, what is Law? a defenition they don’t teach you in law schools
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I took and I'm still taking many law courses in school as part of the requirements to graduate with a foreign affairs degree. Many professors are shocked when they figure out that I know another definition of law, a law that only applies to us, not to them. Many professors have confirmed the facts presented in this video. This is something the elite don't want you to know.
Feb
08
Do most law schools want you to attend their undergraduate school?
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Do law schools like Columbia want you to attend their normal colleges before applying for their law school? If so, does it help to go there?
Feb
08
Can I attend an American Law School in Spain?
Posted by: | CommentsI am finishing my Bachelor’s and am currently in the process of applying for Law School for 2009. I know there are several Law Schools that have programs for studying abroad a semester or two, especifically in Spain, but I was wondering if I can obtain my “American” Law Degree by studying fully in Spain. I appreciate your answers and thanks…
Meaning, can I get my Law Degree from the U.S. attending an American Law School in Spain for the three years.
Feb
07
Howard University Law Library Photograph – Washington, DC Giclee Poster Print, 18×24
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Howard University Law Library Photograph – Washington, DC Giclee Poster Print, 18×24
Jan
30
What law schools offer programs in international law?
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I’m looking for information on law schools (preferably in or near Ohio) that offer degrees in international law. (International human rights law, specificially, but just international law will do, too!) I’m having a really hard time finding information on this!
Jan
25
I’m planning on going into intellectual property law. I want to know whether I can be educated in American law at a Canadian school or whether I have to go to school in America.
Jan
23
Auckland University Law Revue 2008 – Equity Law Rap
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From the University of Auckland’s Law Revue 2008 comes the Equity Law Rap “You Down Wit Equity?” Word
Jan
21
Law School Requirements What it Takes, in a Nutshell, to Apply to Law School
Posted by: | CommentsEvery law school has a set of requirements, what I have referred to as the law school requirements, that are the bare minimum standards that all students – no matter how “special their situation” – must meet. For the most part, every law school shares the same objective and subjective requirements, though the quality of these requirements may vary from school to school.
The first law school requirement for essentially all law students is that they obtain an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before attending law school. In connection with obtaining this degree, the graduate must submit a transcript to his or her prospective law school so that the school can evaluate the student’s grade point average (“GPA”).
Next, every prospective law student must take the Law School Admission Test (“LSAT”). As with the GPA, different schools may have different standards when it comes to their minimum required LSAT score, but every school requires that a score be submitted.
The above factors constitute the objective factors that every law school will use to evaluate law school candidates. Fortunately, most law schools do not make law school admission decisions based solely on objective criteria unless your GPA and LSAT scores are exceptionally high.
Many of the subjective factors are not requirements, but two generally are. These are the personal statement and recommendation letters. The law school application personal statement gives prospective law students the opportunity to demonstrate their individuality, address deficiencies or other problems in his or her application and, of course, demonstrate writing ability.
Similarly, letters of recommendation give the law school admissions committee the opportunity to gather extrinsic information regarding the law school candidate from someone besides the prospective candidate.
There are other subjective requirements that may be considered by a law school in making an admissions decision, such as diversity issues and familial relationships with the school, but such matters are not required to be considered for admission.
The above items are the law school requirements, but the greatest success goes to the law school applicants who go above and beyond the law school requirements and give the law school admissions committee something extra. The greatest rewards in life go to the outstanding, and when it comes to getting into law school its no different.
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My long time friend and mentor H. Jefferson, Jr. is an expert on on law school admission, having applied to and been admitted by 11 of the top law schools in the United States. To learn more about the the techniques and strategies you can use to get into the law school of your choice, visit lawschoolacademics.blogspot.com
Jan
19
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Jan
19
Understanding the Universal Law of Giving and Receiving
Posted by: | CommentsGifting has opened many hearts to enormous gratitude and compassion by allowing people to give without wanting something back in return. This opening of the heart causes grace to flow in many unexpected ways as we recognize the abundance and oneness that comes from knowing there is more than enough to give, not just receive.
“Imagine for a moment what will happen to our world as more of us start giving without wanting anything back in return. Picture a world filled with love and compassion and people are helping each other for no reason—a world where everyone has more then enough. The possibilities are endless and easily within our reach. Positive change begins with you. Start practicing giving today and notice what happens.” – Hale Dwoskin
Giving has been called the First Law of All Creation. It has also been said that there is a Universal Law of Giving and Receiving, or that giving and receiving are the same. To clarify, quoting Kathleen Rainbow, “For anything to function effectively, there needs to be some kind of structure. There are laws that govern our universe called Universal Laws. These laws apply to everything, everywhere at all times in our universe. These laws enable our universe to function in an orderly fashion. Without these laws there would be chaos in the universe. By studying, understanding, cooperating, and applying these Universal Laws in our daily lives we can lead the most successful, fulfilling, abundant, joyful and healthy life possible.”
In today’s modern society, human consciousness is awakening to a primary law governing the creation of abundance; ‘Giving and Receiving are one and the same. To give is to receive. To receive is to give.’ A conviction of universal oneness remains at the heart of this thought system, thus when we give, we do not lose what we give, rather, we receive more of what we give. Lester Levenson, the inspiration behind The Sedona Method, used to say, “In the end, you discover that the only one you have ever helped is you.” So when we give peace, we receive more peace. When we give money, we receive more money. And when we give love, we receive more love. When we accept as a core belief that giving and receiving are the same, we thrive.
Whenever we give with no expectation of receiving something back in return, we are allowing the energy of the universe to flow naturally and powerfully, coming back to us many times over and in many ways. But when a gift is given to acquire something, this is really barter and similar to commerce. This attention on receiving, or getting something back, creates unseen blocks or resistance to receiving. An attitude of “getting” creates a blocked-up condition, a paralyzed state. As long as we maintain a desire for “getting” and an attitude of “getting,” we shut out the spirit of giving, and this limits the flow of good that can come to us. When we are truly giving, we are not eager for of any type of payback. If we simply give to get, we cause the flow to stop. When we give from the heart and with no expectations, we will receive much more.
It was once pointed out to me that, ‘In Philippians 4:15-19, Paul speaks to the church about the power and benefits of giving and receiving, telling them that this financial would be like opening up a debit and credit account for each of them, creating an open door for God almighty to meet every need that they have.’
And the School of Metaphysics shares, ‘Life is a series of moments. The quality of your life is totally determined by the choices you make in how you spend your time. To give a gift signifies time well spent. It is effort well spent that returns to us many fold in the spirit with which the gift was given. This is according to Universal Law.’
We can see from these two poles apart, cultural viewpoints that the common thread expressed is that giving opens up the door to receiving. When we give and expect nothing in return, the Universal Law of Giving and Receiving allows us to receive something in return when we are giving via a constant exchange of energy between us and the universe. This vibrant energy defines one beautiful truth of our existence.
Chava LeBarton taught fine art for 15 years, is a certified ThetaHealer and Oneness Deeksha Blessing giver and commercial real estate investor. She shows people how to realize financial prosperity while they help others to do the same. Visit http://www.HighwayToAbundance.com and http://abundancefreeflow.blogspot.com.