Category | Law Education

LSAT Strategies for the Multiple Choice Sections

Posted on 10 October 2008

1. Order Questions for Answering
Although you can only work on one section at a time, you are not required to answer questions in the order [...]

Letters of Reference or Recommendation - Applying to Law School

Posted on 09 October 2008

Some law schools will ask you to include one or more letters of recommendation with your application. Others will accept them, although they are not [...]

A Winning Personal Statement for Law School

Posted on 08 October 2008

A winning personal statement can definitely help you distinguish yourself from a crowd of candidates.
Most personal statements include a useful description of the applicant’s [...]

Applying to Law School - The Importance of an Outstanding Application

Posted on 08 October 2008

Many law schools use what is known as an “admission index” or “index formula” to sort through the applications. This “index” [...]

Factors to Consider Law School

Posted on 07 October 2008

There are many considerations that are generally not factored into law school rankings, but which may be of great importance to you. These include:
· the [...]

How is the LSAT Scored?

Posted on 06 October 2008

The LSAT scoring system does not deduct points for wrong answers. Your score is determined solely from the number of correct answers, and each question [...]

LSAT Essay Templates

Posted on 06 October 2008

Here is a suggested template for the Writing Sample. You should aim for [...]

GPAs, LSAT Scores, and Successful Applicants

Posted on 04 October 2008

Most admissions committees place a heavy emphasis on a candidate’s GPA and LSAT score when they evaluate eligibility. Therefore, knowing the average [...]

Sections of the LSAT - Reading Comprehension

Posted on 02 October 2008

(One sections: 35 minutes)
This section consists of four reading passages ranging in length from 400 to 500 words. These passages usually refer to topics in [...]

How to Prepare for the LSAT

Posted on 01 October 2008

1. Doing Nothing
Many people take the LSAT for the first time without preparing at all. Their attitude is usually something like this:
“I’ll take the test and see how I do. If things don’t work out, I’ll take it again.”
This might [...]