Friday Links: Keeping In Touch with Professors, Law School Application Stats, and More!
Looking to kill time while you wait for your December LSAT scores to come in? Have a look at some of our favorite law-related articles from the week:
In Lean Times for Law Schools, an Opportunity (The New York Times Deal Book)
Thinking of applying to law school? Stats show that applicants who score well on the LSAT may have a better shot at getting into a top-tier law school and receiving a generous financial aid package than in years past.
The Short on Long-Term Planning: Keep in Touch with Former Professors (jdMission)
There are a number of reasons why you should not lose contact with your undergrad professors after a class ends. If you’re planning to apply to law school, perhaps the most practical reason is that you may eventually want to ask them for letters of recommendation.
A Possible Head Start for Law Students (The National Law Journal)
One of the top stories the law school news this week discusses whether third-year law students should be allowed to sit for the bar before graduation. Proponents at the University of Arizona argue that this change will give students a head start on the job search.
Deconstructing the Law School Deconstructionists (Huffington Post College)
Law professor at Northeastern University School of Law points out some important issues that recent media reports are ignoring.
Tips from a Legal Recruiter on Finding a 1L Summer Job (The Girl’s Guide to Law School)
Whether you’re already in law school or planning to attend in the future, this is a must-read for anyone interested in working in the legal field during your summers off.