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How to Write a Case Brief
All you need to know about writing a law school case brief.
Socratic Method
Find out what the infamous Socratic Method is all about so you know what to expect when your law professors start firing questions at you.
Law School Requirements
While each law school has its own specific requirements, there are some things you'll need to have no matter where you're applying.
Undergraduate Courses
A list of undergraduate courses that will help prepare you for law school.
Bar Exam Prep
Tips for preparing for the bar exam.
Deciding to Go
Three questions you should ask yourself when deciding whether or not to go to law school.
T14 Law Schools
Information about the so-called T14 law schools, the top law schools the country.
Law Degree Online
If you've wondered whether you can earn a law degree online and become a practicing attorney, here is your answer.
What Is a Case Brief
A law student case brief is very different from a brief by an attorney. Find out more about law student case briefs here.
LSAT Sample Questions
If you want to do well on the LSAT, you should do plenty of LSAT sample questions.
How to Survive 1L
Here are five tips for how to survive 1L, the infamous first year of law school.
Law Review
Find out more about how you get on Law Review, write-on competitions, duties of Law Review staff and editors, and why employers want to see this credential on your resume.
Get Into Law School
Here's a step by step guide on how you can get into law school.
Moot Court
All about moot court: what it is and why you should join.
Applying to Law School
How do you get into law school? One step at a time. Here's your step by step guide for applying to law school.
Judicial Clerkships
Answers to frequently asked questions about the judicial clerkship.
Note Taking in Law School
Yes, note taking in law school is an art. Learn the dos and don'ts here.
Timeline: Law School Prep
A law school prep timeline to follow as you make your way through undergrad.
Studying for Exams
Five steps for studying for a law school exam.
Letter of Continued Interest
If you've been waitlisted or deferred at one or more of your top choice law schools, you should consider writing a letter of continued interest, sometimes referred to as an LOCI.
Law School Rankings
You've heard all about law school rankings, but are they really as important as they're made out to be?
Personal Statements
The personal statement is an extremely important part of law school applications. Learn how to write a great personal statement by following six important tips.
Law School Financial Aid
Read more about the types of law school financial aid that are available including federal student loans, private loans, scholarships, grants, and federal work study.
Buying a Laptop for Law School
Some things you should consider before you buy a laptop for law school.
LSAT Scores at Top Law Schools
Check out this list of LSAT scores at top law schools to see where your scores fit in.
Buy Law Books
Shopping online can be a great way to save money on law books; here are 28 places to look.
Top Tier Law Schools
What Are the "Top Tier Law Schools?": Generally top tier law schools are those ranked in the top 100
Harvard Law School
Profile of Harvard Law School, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, one of five Ivy League law schools.
LSAT prep
LSAT prep in three easy steps.
Summer Reading List
List of suggested law school reading for the summer before you begin your first year.
Ivy League Law Schools
For those with exceptionally high GPAs and LSAT scores, here is a list of Ivy League law schools, some of the top law schools in the country.
Part-Time Law School
Part-time law school programs are increasingly popular, and here you'll find all you need to know about attending law school part time.
Law School Supplies
A checklist of the law school supplies you'll need for when classes start.
Top IP Law Schools
If you're interested in intellectual property, here is a list of the top law schools in the field according to the 2012 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Law School Admissions Calculators
If you're wondering about your chances of acceptance at a particular school with your LSAT score and GPA, check out one of the free online law school admissions calculators.
Become a Lawyer
Read on to find out the basic steps you need to take in order to become a lawyer.
Prelaw
Although it may seem logical that prelaw is the best major to prepare for law school, you should think broader.
Dos and Don'ts of Law School Resume
As you prepare your law school resume, here is a list of things you should and shouldn't do.
Bad Personal Statement Topics
A great personal statement will avoid discussing the follow six taboo subjects.
OCI
OCI, on-campus interviewing, is one of the most important parts of the law school experience. For more detailed information on what it is and why it's important, read on.
Retaking the LSAT
If your LSAT score is lower than you'd like and you're wondering whether you should retake the LSAT exam, be sure to ask yourself these five questions first.
Choosing a Law School
Choosing a law school is a big decision, so be sure to consider these 10 criteria before sending in that deposit.
Stanford Law
Profile of Stanford Law School, one of the country's top law schools, located in Palo Alto, California.
Summer Prep as a 1L
Five things you should do the summer before you begin your first year of law school.
Asking for Recommendations
Follow these six steps when asking for law school letters of recommendation.
Bargain Law Schools
You can get a great legal education at a fraction of the cost at these 15 bargain law schools.
Why Case Briefs?
Although you won't be writing case briefs for every single case, here is why you should at least know how to do one.
Building Qualifications
Five things you can do as a high school or college student to build your law school qualifications.
Buying Law Books
Here are seven ways you can save money on law books, which will be one of your biggest law school expenses.
Choosing Law School Courses
Find out the three general rules you should follow in choosing law school courses to make sure you get the most of your law school education.
OCI Interview Questions
Are you ready for your OCI appointments? Check out these 20 common OCI interview questions first.
BarMax App Review
My review of the BarMax Bar Review iPhone/iPod Touch application.
Law School Recommendations
Getting a law school letter of recommendation is as easy as following the old Five W's (and an H) that journalists have been using for years.
Specialized Areas of Law
Many students wonder whether they should choose among the many areas of law and concentrate on one during law school. Here are five questions to consider as you decide.
Visiting Law Schools
Before you decide where to spend the next three years, you should visit law schools to help you decide which is the right school for you. Find out how to arrange law school visits, what to look at, and questions you should ask admissions officers, professors, and law students.
Yale Law School
Profile of Yale Law School, located in New Haven, Connecticut and one of five Ivy League law schools.
NYU Law
Profile of NYU Law School, located in the heart of New York City and one of the finest law schools in the country.
How to Write a Law School Outline
Read on for tips on the proper format and compilation of a law school outline.
Online Law School Resources
A list of the top 10 online law school resources for aspiring law students.
Online Law School Lawyer
Learn how you can become a lawyer as the graduate of an online law school.
Columbia Law School
Profile of New York City's Columbia Law School, one of five Ivy League law schools.
Personal Statement Prompts
Here are 10 writing prompts you can use if you get writers' block while trying to write your law school personal statement.
LSAT Prep Interview
Interview about LSAT prep with professional LSAT tutor, Steve Schwartz.
Top Part-Time Law Programs
U.S. News and World Report ranked part-time law school programs for the first time in 2009; here are the current top programs, in detail.
Texas Law Schools
If you're looking to go to the Lone Star State, here's a list to help you choose the right Texas law school for you.
Law School v. Undergrad
Law school is very different from undergrad in at least three major ways.
Law School Competition
Find out whether law school competition is really as cut throat as its reputation.
Boston Law Schools
If you've decided to apply to schools in Boston area, this list contains each Boston area law school; profiles will be linked as they're published.
Lingo in Law Schools
Law schools have their own lingo; here's your quick guide.
Law School Addendum
Submitting an addendum with your law school application can be a smart move or a colossal waste of time for you and the admissions committee. Read on to find out when you should write a law school addendum and when you should leave well enough alone.
St. Mary's Law
For those who want to practice in the San Antonio area, St. Mary's Law School has a strong local reputation.
Law Movies of the '90s
The 1990s were a big decade for the law movies in Hollywood. Here are 10 of the best.
DC Law Schools
A list of the seven ABA-accredited in Washington D.C.
Making the Most of 2L
You've survived 1L, now read what you should be doing during your second year of law school.
Cornell Law School
Profile of Cornell Law School, located in upstate New York and one of five Ivy League law schools.
Judicial Clerkship Covers
Five tips for writing judicial clerkship cover letters.
Study Group Pros and Cons
To join or not to join a study group? The following information will help you decide.
Law School Living Space
How to set up your living space in order to prepare for law school.
Juris Doctor
Definition of Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Writing Competitions
A list of resources to find writing competitions for law students.
Temple Law
Temple Law School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one of the most underrated law schools in the country. Yes, I'm an alum, but that's not the only reason I think so.
Nontrad Law Student
How should a nontraditional law student prepare for law school? Find out here.
LSAT
Definition of LSAT, Law Schoool Admissions Test.
The Day Before the LSAT
Six things you should do the day before the LSAT.
Review of 3-Month LSAT Prep Schedule
My review of Steve Schwartz's Three-Month LSAT Prep Schedule.
Fordham Law
Fordham Law School is located in the heart of New York City and is one of the most well-respected schools in the country.
Law School Productivity
Five easy ways to increase productivity in law school.
Brooklyn Law School
With its great local reputation, Brooklyn Law School in the heart of New York City puts grads at a great advantage for positions in the metropolitan area.
Interview Questions to Ask
Don't know what interview questions you should ask at OCI? Here are 10 to get you started.
Penn Law
Profile of Penn Law School, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and one of five Ivy League law schools.
LSDAS
Definition of LSDAS, Law School Data Assembly Service.
New York Law Schools
If you want to go to a New York law school, this is the list for you.
Suffolk Law
Suffolk Law is one of the oldest law schools in New England.
California Law Schools
A list of every ABA-approved California law school with links to individual profiles.
Law School Resume Format
Your law school resume can be an important part of your application; here's a quick reference guide as to what it should look like.
Before Writing Resume
Before you write your law school resume, you should brainstorm answers to these six questions first.
Texas Tech Law
Located in Lubbock, Texas Tech Law School offers a great deal on a solid legal education.
Law School Loans
Five ways you can minimize your law school loans.
IRAC
Read more about what this unique law school acronym means.
Touro Law Center
Touro Law Center has a great location on suburban Long Island, surrounded by several federal and state courthouses.
South Texas Law
South Texas Law School is the oldest law school in Houston.
Personal Statement Mistakes
Make sure you haven't made these five common law school personal statement mistakes before you send in your application.
Cardozo Law School
Cardozo Law School, formally the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University, provides a great location in Greenwich Village, NYC and excellent employment prospects in the heart of the legal capital of the world.
Boston College Law
Boston College Law School has a friendly, noncompetitive atmosphere, especially for one of the country's most well-respected schools.
Top Clinical Training
U.S. News and World Report ranks the top law schools for clinical training. Here are its 2012 rankings with links to individual, full law school profiles.
Duke Law
Duke Law School, located in Durham, NC, is always ranked as one of the best in the country.
Arizona Law
The University of Arizona Law School in Tuscon offers a great legal education at a relatively good price.
American Law School
American University Law School in Washington D.C. offers a fine legal education among one of the most diverse student bodies of any law school in the country.
Raise Your GPA in Law School
Not satisfied with your GPA after your first semester of law school? Read on to find out how you can improve it.
What Is a Legal Clinic?
A legal clinic is a great opportunity for law students to gain practical legal experience.
George Washington Law
George Washington Law School in Washington D.C. is highly respected, particularly in the specialty of intellectual property.
What to Wear for OCI
If you're wondering what to wear for OCI, on-campus interviewing, look no further.
CUNY Law
CUNY Law School is known for its strong commitment to public service.
BU Law
Boston University Law School is one of the most respected law schools in New England.
Art of the Law School Transfer
Book review of The Art of the Law School Transfer by Andrew B. Carrabis and Seth D. Haimovitch.
George Mason Law
George Mason Law School in Arlington, Virginia offers a solid legal education at a great prices, especially for in-state students.
Northeastern Law
Northeastern Law School in Boston is known for having a strong public interest program and for giving written evaluations instead of grades.
Santa Clara Law
Santa Clara Law School is in the heart of the Silicon Valley and enjoys an excellent reputation in the local legal community.
William and Mary Law
The College of William and Mary Law School in Williamsburg, VA is the oldest in the country.
Southwestern Law
Southwestern University in Los Angeles has a well-established alumni network in the area.
Northwestern Law
Northwestern Law School is located in the heart of Chicago and is one of the best law schools in the country.
Georgetown Law
Georgetown Law Center is located in Washington D.C. and is one of the most respected law schools in the country.
FSU Law
Profile of Florida State Law School, located in Tallahassee.
Writing Why X Statements
When given the option of submitting "Why X" law school statements , applicants should usually do so.
Bar Exam Prep Interview
Interview about bar exam prep with Program Director of BARPERFECT.com, Steve Liosi.
Pepperdine Law
Pepperdine Law School in Malibu, California is well-known for its outstanding dispute resolution program and beautiful campus and location.
The Day of the LSAT
What you should be doing the day of the LSAT.
Texas Wesleyan Law
Texas Wesleyan Law School in Forth Worth is relatively new but its local reputation is growing quickly.
Loyola Law - Chicago
Loyola Law School in Chicago may be an excellent option for those who want to practice in the Midwest.
NCCU Law
Profile of North Carolina Central Law School, located in Durham, North Carolina.
Vanderbilt Law
Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, Tennessee offers a collegial atmosphere and great legal education.
Georgia State Law
Profile of Georgia State Law School, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Hofstra Law
Hofstra Law is located about 25 miles outside of Manhattan.
Pace Law
Pace Law School is located 10 miles north of New York City and is noted for its environmental law program.
Law School Loans 2
Here are six more ways you can minimize law school loans.
Emory Law
Emory University Law School in the heart of Atlanta is one of the most well-respected school in the South and is well-regarded for its trial advocacy training.
New England Law
New England Law School is located in the theater district of Boston.
When to Write Why X Statements
How to decide whether to write Why X law school statements.
GPA
Definition of GPA, Grade Point Average.
LSAT Prep with Jeff Thomas
Jeff Thomas, Kaplan Test Prep's Pre-law Programs Director, shares his advice on LSAT prep.
Multiple LSAT Scores
If you take the LSAT more than once, how do schools handle your LSAT scores? Find out here.
BYU Law School
BYU Law in Provo, Utah is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (commonly called the Mormon Church).
Personal Statement Reviewers
Once you get your personal statement written, it's time for someone to review it. Who should you ask? Read on.
Syracuse Law
Syracuse Law in upstate New York has a very strong local reputation.
Chapman Law
Chapman University Law School in Orange, California is well-known for its tax program.
LSAC
Definition of LSAC, Law School Admissions Council.
Baylor Law
Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas is known as one of the most rigorous and competitive law schools in the country.
Law School Admission Game
Book review of The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert by Ann K. Levine, Esq.
St. John's Law
St. John's Law School in Jamaica, Queens, New York City is a Roman Catholic institution.
Law School Outline
You may have heard about the infamous law school outline, but what is it exactly? Read on for the answer.

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