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Choosing Where to Apply to Law School - An Admissions Officer's Guide

Research, Introspection, and Everything Else You Should Think About

Applying to the correct set of law schools will enhance your choices when it comes time to choose where to attend. My advice is that you apply to no more than nine law schools and use the following formula (feel free to modify, if needed, but make sure to keep at least one school in each category): You should apply to 3 “Safety Schools” – that is schools where based on your numeric profile and their numbers, you are likely to be admitted; 3 “Target Schools” – that is schools where based on your numeric profile and their numbers, you have a greater than 50% chance of being admitted. You should apply to 3 “Reach Schools” – that is schools where based on your numeric profile and their numbers, you are not likely to be admitted, but there remains a chance. ...

DavidKirschner on Aug 25, 2023

Interacting Effectively with Law Schools

A Handy Guide on How to Not Become “That Guy"

MelodyWeigel on Aug 25, 2023

Writing Effective Legal Case Briefs for Law Students

How to write a case brief, complete with examples

cryptanon on Aug 15, 2023

10 Essential Tips for Acing Your Law School Application

Your Roadmap to Success (and More Reading)

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Pre Law Majors

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Judicial Clerkships

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