What’s a Good LSAT Score?
Law schools consider several different factors when making admission decisions. Your academic record, work experience, personal statement, and recommendations will all play a role. A good LSAT score by itself won’t necessarily get you into your dream law school, but it is an important factor. All ABA-approved law schools accept the LSAT, and it carries more weight with most schools than your GPA does.
How Long Should My Law School Personal Statement Be?
Although much of the law school application process has been standardized, there are still some aspects of it that change from school to school. One such aspect is the length of the law school personal statement. Read more
Law School and the LSAT in Your 30s
Going to law school at 30 or above can be a daunting decision for a myriad of reasons:
- Social ostracization – no one is looking forward to being “the old person” in their class.
- Opportunity cost – you might be making a decent living by this point, so sacrificing that income while you spend three years in law school is a steep cost to factor in.
- Kids/mortgage – you might have way more obligations of time and money than you did in your 20s.
- Neural plasticity – you might worry that you’re becoming an “old dog who can’t learn new tricks.”
- The LSAT – some stupid test plays a huge role in your admissibility to top law school programs.
But there is good news:
What is a JD Degree?
A JD degree, or Juris Doctorate degree, is a professional law degree and, in many states, is a prerequisite for taking the bar exam to become a practicing attorney. The path pre- and post-JD isn’t a singular one, however, and there are many reasons to pursue a JD degree and many avenues to explore once it’s in your hands. Read more
Should You Take the LSAT or the GRE?
This question is front and center for many, many of you! Which test is better for you? And how do you decide? Read more
LSAT Scores for the Best Law Schools 2019
The LSAT is quite different from other academic tests in a number of important ways. When it comes to the best law schools, some people are surprised to learn that a perfect score on the LSAT isn’t necessarily an ideal goal. Read more
A Running List of All Law Schools that Accept the GRE
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The number of law schools that accept the GRE in lieu of the LSAT has been rising steadily. After preliminary studies suggested that GRE scores might be as indicative as LSAT scores in predicting student performance in law school, the GRE has gained traction as an LSAT substitute. Many school officials hope that accepting GRE scores will make law school more accessible to a diverse group of students. Read more
Do I Take a Gap Year before Law School?
Applicants often ask us if they should take a gap year after college before they attend law school. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Increasingly, however, many top law schools seem to be in favor of taking some time away from academics before pursuing a law degree. Among Yale’s Class of 2020, 38% are 1-2 years out of college and 46% are 3+ years out of college. Here are a few reasons why taking a gap year might be the right choice for you. Read more
Real Law School Personal Statements Reviewed: Contextualize in a Sentence or Two
In this series, a jdMission Senior Consultant reviews real law school personal statements. What’s working well? What’s not? If it were his/her essay, what would be changed? Find out!
Note: To maintain the integrity and authenticity of this project, we have not edited the personal statements, though any identifying names and details have been changed or removed. Any grammatical errors that appear in the essays belong to the candidates and illustrate the importance of having someone (or multiple someones) proofread your work. Read more
What to Include in Your Law School Addendum
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Last month, we discussed when it’s appropriate to include an addendum in your law school application. Once you’ve decided that an addendum is right for you, it’s important to craft one that fits the bill in tone, length, and content. Here are a few tips for that: Read more