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January 17, 2025

Top 100 Law School Application Deadlines and Latest Acceptable LSAT: 2025 Edition

Top 100 Law School LSAT Deadlines - 2025 Edition

The LSAT you take—or retake—can have a great impact on your admission chances. Some of you may be asking, “Is the January LSAT too late? Are the February or April LSATs too late?” We survey top law schools yearly with those exact questions to find out admissions deadlines and the latest LSAT each school will accept.Many of the top law schools are still requiring a January LSAT deadline. But, as you’ll see in the chart below, the February and … [Read more...]

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May 30, 2023

Is My Dream Law School Too Expensive?

Finally! Your LSAT’s done, essays have been written, applications submitted, and you’re in at your top choice. But with one caveat… no scholarship. Let’s assume that you’ve employed the negotiation tips from previous blogs and podcasts and the school just won’t budge. You’ve got some other great offers, but the entire process you’ve been dead set on attending XYZ school. What should you do? Working Backwards The first step is to work backwards … [Read more...]

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May 23, 2023

How Many Law Schools Should I Apply To?

How Many Law Schools Should I Apply To

If one thing is certain from this blog series, you should expect the answer to be: it depends. There is no perfect number of schools to apply to. I applied to over twenty schools and sat in class next to students who submitted one ED application. Hopefully, this blog will help you determine whether you’re a mass applier (like I was), a targeted applicant (5-10 schools), or an applicant focused on one or a handful of schools. As a general rule, … [Read more...]

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May 16, 2023

How Do I Write My Personal Statement?

You’re ready. You’ve graduated college, taken the LSAT, and started your applications. But you’re stumped: how do I write a personal statement?First, there’s no formula for perfecting the personal statement (like taking the LSAT). Rather, the personal statement is highly subjective and need not be about any specific topic. What matters most is that you show a side of yourself that is personal, vulnerable, and genuine. AdComms read hundreds of … [Read more...]

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May 4, 2023

When Should I Take The LSAT?

When Should I Take The LSAT?

You’ve always known you wanted to go to law school. Like Rachel Zane on Suits, taking the LSAT and going to law school has been your calling since before you can remember.Or you’re completely unsure. Law school sounds fun, but you have no interest in being a litigator, and you’re not sure whether it’s worth the time and financial investment. Either way, there is long-term and short-term planning that goes into taking the LSAT. Consider both … [Read more...]

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April 24, 2023

When Will Logic Games Be Removed From The LSAT?

When Will Logic Games Be Removed From The LSAT?

UPDATE In October 2023, LSAC announced that in August 2024 (as we predicted!) Logic Games would be removed from the LSAT and replaced by a second scored Logical Reasoning section. More on the change here: The Death of LSAT Logic Games. What Are Logic Games?Logic Games (also known as LG) is one of the three scored sections on the LSAT. Each LG section contains four games (which are logic puzzles), and each game contains  5 to 8 questions. … [Read more...]

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April 18, 2023

What Undergrad Classes Should I Take if I’m Thinking About Law School?

What Undergrad Classes Should I Take If I'm Thinking About Law School?

It’s just about time to register for fall classes and you’re stumped: how can I best prepare for law school? What should I take?There are several things to consider, but the bottom line is: study what you love, try out a law class, and focus on maximizing your GPA. Study What You Love It may sound obvious, but studying what you’re most passionate about will do two things for you: first, it will help your GPA. You’re more driven to study … [Read more...]

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March 29, 2022

2023 US News Law School Rankings Released!

2023 US News Law School Rankings Released

The 2023 US News Law School Rankings are out!  We’ll break down some of the big news from the new rankings in a moment.  But first, here’s our standard disclaimer about rankings. Please keep in mind that these rankings are just numbers put through an arbitrary formula that was created by a magazine that makes millions of dollars off of them, so use them at your own risk!The list below is numbered according to the new rankings, and the order … [Read more...]

Posted by Dave Killoran / Law School Admissions, LSAT Prep / Choosing a Law School, Law School Admissions 4 Comments

March 25, 2022

What to Expect on LSAT Score Release Day

As the long countdown finally nears its end before any given LSAT score release day, we always like to present students with a handy list of reminders about how the process takes place. Keep tabs on this checklist so that you know exactly what to expect! Scores are no longer released in batches over several hours, but are now being sent out en masse at/just before roughly 9 am EST. There may still be some slight delays however, both for … [Read more...]

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November 17, 2021

Supplemental Essays in Law School Admissions: Yes or No?

Supplemental Essays in Law School Admissions Yes or No

Many law schools invite applicants to submit supplemental essays when applying to law school. Surprisingly, the topics you are likely to be asked about do not vary tremendously, and generally boil down to the following. AddendaDiscuss weaknesses or significant trends in your undergraduate record. This is known as an "addendum" and should be submitted if necessary (whether the school asks for it or not). Address issues related to the … [Read more...]

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October 18, 2021

What Should I Do While I Wait for My LSAT Scores to Be Released?

What Should I Do While I Wait for My LSAT Scores to Be Released

So you’re in the wake of taking your LSAT. No doubt the days following it’s completion has been an unrelenting stew of emotion. Relief to be through it, anxiety about how you performed, and sleepless nights waiting on the release of your LSAT scores.For many—and fingers crossed you’re among them—the LSAT is a memory. Prep books and course materials can be discarded as you see fit. For others and perhaps yourself, things didn’t go as well as … [Read more...]

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October 11, 2021

Is the LSAT a Perfect Predictor of Law School Success?

Is the LSAT a Perfect Predictor of Law School Success?

The LSAT is intended to measure the skills you will need to do well in the study of law. But how good of a test is it?  How important are “LSAT skills” once you get to law school? Can it act as a predictor of how well you'll do in Law School? Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension is important, which is why it seems to show up on so many different standardized tests. Without question, people who want to go to law school should be able to … [Read more...]

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October 5, 2021

Podcast Episode 94: Student Question Mailbag, Law School Admissions Part 2

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It’s time for the 8th installment of our popular Student Question Mailbag series, this time devoted entirely to admissions. You can find Part 1 of this Admissions discussion here. Join Jon and Dave as they tackle a long list of key questions, like how to best write resumes and personal statements, what constitutes a realistic reach school and how to improve your chances, and many more! … [Read more...]

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September 13, 2021

How to Craft a Killer Law School Application

How to Craft a Killer Law School Application

It's application season! And we're getting a lot of questions about choosing schools, letters of recommendation, optional essays, and more. With that in mind, now is a perfect time to share our popular law school application guide "Creating A Killer Law School Application." This guide is a collaborative effort with some of the top law school admissions consultants in the country.All of the contributors came together with one goal; to help … [Read more...]

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