Happy Friday! Enjoy the weekend and check out some of our favorite law school tips and news stories from the week:

Make an Informed Decision When Considering Law School (U.S. News Education)

Law professor Paul Campos advises prospective law students to take a critical look at the job statistics and answer a set of important questions to determine if law school is the right choice.

Ms. JD’s Pre-Law Prep Guide: Choosing a Law School That Works Best For You (Ms. JD)

Here’s a comprehensive assessment from Ms. JD that covers just about everything you need to know when it comes to choosing the best law school for you.

The Law Schools Whose Grads Earn the Biggest Paychecks (Forbes)

Forbes looked to Payscale.com to determine the top 25 law schools whose graduates make the most in the early stages of their careers.
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Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week. All times local unless otherwise specified.

03/21/13 – Austin, TX- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

03/21/13 – Dallas, TX- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page

Happy Friday all! Here’s our weekly roundup of law school news and tips:

How to Evaluate Law School’s Job Data (U.S. News Education)

Job availability is a major factor when it comes to choosing where to go to law school. This week U.S. News covers how to analyze a law school’s employment stats.

Should People Still Care About Law School Rankings? (Lawyerist)

U.S. News recently released its law school rankings for this year and now Lawyerist takes a look at the reality of the rankings and whether or not people should care.

The Bar Exam is About to Get Harder (The Wall Street Journal)

The bar exam currently tests constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, evidence, real property and torts. Beginning in February 2015, it will also include a new multiple-choice section on civil procedure.
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Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week. All times local unless otherwise specified.

03/13/13 – Online- Free Trial Class – 8:00PM- 11:00PM (EST)

03/13/13 – Online- Zen and the Art of LSAT with Brian Birdwell– 8:00PM-10:00PM (EST)

03/14/13 – La Jolla, CA- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

03/12/13 – Boulder, CO- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

03/12/13 – Irvine, CA- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

03/13/13 – Silicon Valley, CA- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

03/13/13 – Washington, D.C. – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page

Hopefully by now everyone who sat for the February 2013 LSAT has received their scores and is ready to begin learning more about the law school application process. Here are some of our favorite articles from the week to help get you started:

Who are the Happiest Law Students in New York City? (Above the Law)

Thinking about heading to the Big Apple for law school? Find out how the students at top NYC law schools rate their overall experience.

Making Friends in Law School (Bitter Lawyer)

Making friends and networking a huge part of law school. This week Bitter Lawyer shares some insight about meeting new people as a 1L .

Why Should You Publish While in Law School?  (Law School & Bar Exam Success Tips)

The dean of Harvard Law School agrees that “you should try to publish at least one scholarly paper during your law school experience.” Here are three reasons why publishing is a good idea and some details on the submission process.
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Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week. All times local unless otherwise specified.

03/06/13 – New York, NY- Free LSAT Workshop– 6:30PM- 8:30PM

03/07/13 – Online- Free Online Workshop – 8:00PM- 10:00PM (EST)

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page

Looking for some Friday reads? Have a look at some of our favorite law school articles from the week:

Making a Statement: Your Law School Admissions Essay (About.com Graduate School)

Your law school personal statement is a way for you to show the admissions committee what differentiates you from hundreds of other applicants. Here is some great advice for making your essay stand out.

Think You May be Public Interest Bound? Start by Choosing the Right Law School (Law School Podcaster)

Associate deans, directors, and Executive Director at Equal Justice Works discuss what to focus on in law school if you’re planning to head to the public sector.

Starting a Law Firm in Law School (Lawyerist)

Is starting your own law firm before you’ve even graduated from law school doable? This week Lawyerist takes a look at the possibility.
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Happy Friday! Here’s our weekly roundup of articles about law school and the legal profession:

Six Big Myths About Lawyers (The Careerist)

Senior lecturing fellow at Duke Law School conducted interviews, surveys, and coaching engagements with over 1,000 lawyers and law students to debunk six popular myths about lawyers.

Is Lawyering the Right Path for You? (The Girl’s Guide To Law School)

This week, career expert Lainee Beigel spoke with The Girl’s Guide To Law School to offer some helpful career guidance to both current and prospective law students.

Ms. JD’s Pre-Law Prep Guide: Applying to Law School: What You’ll Need and How You Should Prepare (Part I) (Ms. JD)

Assistant Directors of Admission at Michigan State University College of Law and recent graduates of the Law College share advice on how to prepare for the law school application process.
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Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week. All times local unless otherwise specified.

02/20/13 – Boston, MA – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM

01/26/13 – Washington D.C.- Free Trial Class – 10:00AM- 1:00PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page

We hope everyone had a happy Valentine's Day!

We hope everyone is recovering from the February LSAT! Have a relaxing weekend with some of the leading law school articles from the week:

A Law School Dean Reflects on Law Firm Practice (Huff Post College)

Chancellor and Dean of UC Hastings College of the Law reflects on his time in private practice and shares what he thinks are the characteristics of good lawyers.

Ms. JD’s Pre-law Prep Guide: Leave No Stone Unturned- Your Pre-Law School Checklist (Ms. JD)

Planning to attend law school in the future? Ms. JD has a comprehensive, ten-step checklist to help make sure your applications are finished in time.

Election Law and Compromise: Reactions to President Obama’s Election Commission (PrawfsBlawg)

Are you interested in election law? PrawfsBlog shares some details about the profession and takes a look at the recent creation of a Presidential Commission on Election Administration.
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