Friday Links: The Upside of Law School, Law School Enrollments, & More!
Happy Friday! Here’s another weekly roundup of law school news:
The Upside of Law School (Inside Higher Ed)
A new report tells a very different side of the recent tales of law school. It suggests that earning a law degree will, in fact, pay off.
Law School Enrollment Plummets, But Not at Harvard (Bloomberg Businessweek)
The crisis in the law school economy, long predicted, is devastating third-tier and some second-tier institutions, not the super-elite.
Debating, Yet Again, the Worth of Law School (DealBook)
DealBook presents some interesting stats and addresses the recent debate about whether law schools is worth what it cost students.
ABA May Ditch Law School Student-to-Faculty Ratio Rule (The National Law Journal)
The American Bar Associations’ rules governing the size of law school faculties may soon be a thing of the past.
Ten Competencies Law Schools Should Teach—But Don’t (Associates Mind)
Associates Mind reviews ten competencies that are essential for new lawyers to possess, yet are undervalued or just not taught in law school.
Did we miss your favorite article from the week? Let us know what you have been reading in the comments or tweet @ManhattanLSAT.
Free LSAT Events This Week: July 15- July 21
Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week. All times local unless otherwise specified.
7/17/13 – Online- Zen and the Art of LSAT with Patrick Tyrrell– 8:00PM- 10:00PM (EDT)
7/17/13 – Washington, DC – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM
7/18/13 – Dallas, TX – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM
Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page
Friday Links: Law Schools and Tech, The Law Student Superhero, & More!
Happy Friday! Here’s this week’s roundup of great tips and news about law school and the legal profession:
LSAT Sanity: I Didn’t Get the Score…(Part 1) (jdMission)
Still bummed about your June LSAT score? Manhattan Prep instructor, Stacey Koprince, answers what you should do if you did not get the score you wanted.
14 Reasons Law Schools Must Teach Tech (Information Week)
As technology reshapes both the way law firms run and the law itself, Information Week shares why law schools must also morph.
Law School Grads See Increases in Salaries and Jobs (Birmingham Business Journal)
The law school Class of 2012 found more jobs and had higher starting salaries, but the large class size hurt the overall employment rate for those new graduates
Perfectionism and the Myth of the Law Student Superhero (Survive Law)
Are you a perfectionist? Here is some great insight from a law school grad who debunks the myth of the law school superhero.
How I’m Going to Law School for Free (The Billfold)
One current law student talks about how he is earning his JD on a 100% scholarship.
Did we miss your favorite article from the week? Let us know what you have been reading in the comments or tweet @ManhattanLSAT.
Free LSAT Events This Week: July 8 – July 14
Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week. All times local unless otherwise specified.
7/8/13 – Online- Free Trial Class– 8:00PM- 11:00PM (EDT)
7/9/13 – Boulder, CO- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM
7/9/13 – Los Angeles, CA – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM
7/9/13 – La Jolla, CA – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM
7/10/13 – Irvine, CA – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM- 9:30PM
Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page
Friday Links: Law School Forums, LSAT Retakes, and More!
Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone! We hope everyone who took the June 2013 LSAT received their scores and are excited to take the next step in the law school application process. Here are some law school tips and news that could help you out!
Smart Ways to Leverage Law School Forums (U.S. News Education)
Prospective students should review a school’s website before the forum to better tailor questions for representatives.
The Panic and the Madness…It’s OCE Time! (Ms. JD)
Ms. JD shares some helpful tips and strategies for acing the On Campus Interview.
The LSAT Retake Dilemma (Law School Podcaster)
June 2013 LSAT scores are finally here and maybe you’re not satisfied with your score. This podcast that features Manhattan LSAT’s Noah Teitelbaum addresses your questions about retaking the exam.
A Summer Associate Interview (Above the Law)
Want to learn more about summer associateships? Above the Law talks to a current associate about what it’s like to work in Biglaw.
VIDEO: Bar President: 3Ls Should Get Paid for Internships (Bloomberg Law)
John Thies, president for the Illinois State Bar Association, talks about his organization’s report on the impact of law school debt on the delivery of legal services.
Did we miss your favorite article from the week? Let us know what you have been reading in the comments or tweet @ManhattanLSAT.
Friday Links: Top 100 Law Firms, Law School Grading, and More!
Hoping LSAT scores are released soon!
Still looking for something to do while you wait for LSAC to release the June 2013 LSAT scores? Check out this week’s roundup of great tips and news about law school and the legal profession:
10 Things Every Summer Associate Needs to Know (The Careerist)
Here are 10 essential tips from Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In—Women, Work and the Will to Lead, that apply to lawyers (both men and women) and summer associates.
Vault Law 100 (Vault)
The 2014 Vault Law 100 is here. Nearly 17,000 law associates rated law firms based on a scale of 1 to 10 based on prestige.
Law Firms Hiring! (JD Journal)
Law School graduates can expect better returns, better job opportunities, and overall more hiring by larger firms, says JD Journal.
10 Surprising Things I Learned in Law School (Parade)
Attorney Vibeke Norgaard Martin and Matthew Frederick (creator, editor, and illustrator of the 101 Things I Learned series) offer insights into the world of law that can benefit everyone.
Can Law School Grading Be More Fair? (Above the Law)
Above the Law considers the proposals of one law professor who has thought through some modest ways to make grading exams “something less of a random crapshoot.”
Did we miss your favorite article from the week? Let us know what you have been reading in the comments or tweet @ManhattanLSAT.
LSAT Scores May Be Closer Than They Appear
For those of you who took the June LSAT and are waiting on pins and needles for your score, you may be interested to know that scores have generally been released two to four days before the official release date:
|
LSAT Test Date |
Scheduled Score Release Date |
Actual Score Release Date |
Number of Days Early |
| June 14, 2004 | July 6, 2004 | July 2, 2004 | 4 |
| June 6, 2005 | June 27, 2005 | June 25, 2005 | 2 |
| June 12, 2006 | July 3, 2006 | June 29, 2006 | 4 |
| June 11, 2007 | July 2, 2007 | June 30, 2007 | 2 |
| June 16, 2008 | July 7, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 4 |
| June 8, 2009 | June 29, 2009 | June 25, 2009 | 4 |
| June 7, 2010 | June 28, 2010 | June 25, 2010 | 3 |
| June 6, 2011 | June 29, 2011 | June 27, 2011 | 2 |
| June 11, 2012 | July 6, 2012 | July 2, 2012 | 4 |
| June 10, 2013 | July 5, 2013 | ? | ? |
As you can see, chances are that your score will show up in your inbox prior to July 5 and possibly as early as July 1. When that day does come, here’s how it works: you’ll get an email sometime during it. The scores are released in batches and so your friends who also took the test may know their scores in the morning while you don’t get yours until evening. But once the floodgates open, you can trust that it’s on its way.
In the meantime, enjoy the sun and how slow time seems to be passing–that isn’t something we get to experience much in life! (Bright side?)
Free LSAT Events This Week: June 24 – June 30
Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week. All times local unless otherwise specified.
6/30/13 – Boston, MA- Free Trial Class– 1:00PM- 4:00PM
6/30/13 – New York, NY- Free Trial Class– 2:00PM- 5:00PM
Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page
Friday Links: Summer Associateships, Changing Law Schools, & More!
Happy first day of summer!
Happy Friday and happy first day of summer! We’ve rounded up your first batch of summer reading– full of great tips and news about law school and the legal profession:
Do You Have to Be an Annoying Suck-Up to Succeed as a Summer Associate? (The Girl’s Guide To Law School)
Take some personal advice from The Girl’s Guide To Law School for how to proceed at your associateship this summer.
Consider Law Schools With In-House Firms, Incubators (U.S. News Education)
At school-based firms, attorneys may spend between one and three years honing their skills.
The Absolute Worst States for Job Hunting Law-School Grads (The Atlantic)
New research shows which corners of the country have the biggest oversupply of young lawyers.
Law Schools: Get Back to Basics (The National Law Journal)
The National Law Journal makes the case for why students should be provided with more opportunities to engage in practical legal writing.
Law Schools Are Changing, But How and Why? (part two) (Lawyerist)
How, exactly, are law schools changing? How will they change in the next 5 years or so? Lawyerist has some interesting insight.
Did we miss your favorite article from the week? Let us know what you have been reading in the comments or tweet @ManhattanLSAT
Friday Links: Clerkship Applications, LSAT Stress Management, & More!
June LSAT scores will come. Patience is key!
If you took the June 2013 LSAT this week, it’s now time to play the waiting game. Here are some of this week’s top articles for you to read while you pass the time.
Law Schools Shift Focus for Grads (U-T San Diego)
In the face of a grim job market, some law schools are steering students toward legal areas where careers are more promising.
Evaluate Professors to Find a Good Law School Fit (U.S. News Education)
Prospective students can get a feel for a teacher’s style by observing a class.
The Top Five Law Schools for Jobs, Cost, Clerkships, and More (Above the Law)
Here are the top five law schools based on each individual data point that composes Above the Law’s rankings formula.
The Time is Now: Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer (Lawyerist)
If you just finished your 2L year, this summer is the time to start getting your clerkship applications together
LSAT Sanity: Stress Management (Part 1) (jdMission)
Did we miss your favorite article from the week? Let us know what you have been reading in the comments or tweet @ManhattanLSAT