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Expert analysis and practical guidance for law students and legal professionals

Preparing for Law School

By LSData-Editorial

Hopefully, you did all your due diligence when applying and only applied to schools that you really want to go to, but maybe you didn’t and just applied to a ton of schools because LSAC and CAS make it easy (though not cheap). Another possibility is that you were hoping to get scholarships to certain schools and didn’t.  So at this point it is important to confirm that you will be happy to go to each school that you got into so that you can start the process of selecting one. While there are a

10 Essential Tips for Acing Your Law School Application

By LSData-Editorial

Are you ready to embark on the thrilling adventure of law school applications? Dive into our expert guide featuring 10 essential tips that will help you navigate the treacherous waters of personal statements, LSAT scores, and letters of recommendation. With a touch of wit and a wealth of wisdom, we'll show you how to craft a winning application that will secure your seat in the courtroom (or at least the classroom). So, buckle up, aspiring legal eagles, and get ready to rise to the challenge of

Pre Law Jobs

By LSData-Editorial

So-called 'pre law jobs' are also a great way to see if you think you would like being a lawyer. While the job itself will be different than after you get a JD (probably), you will likely work close with attorneys if you have these types of jobs, so you can see if you like the problems they solve, the work they do, the hours they keep, and other important aspects of their job.

How Do I Pay for Law School

By LSData-Editorial

How you will pay for law school is dependent on a few factors like: How much you have in savings and plan to put towards school. How much help you will get from your family. This might be in the form of direct support like cash, rent payment, a place to live, tuition support, hugs, or whatever. Or more indirect support, like cosigning on a loan. Your credit score and credit history The financial aid policies at the school you are going to  Scholarships you can receive from the school you attend,

First Year Law School Curriculum

By LSData-Editorial

The first year of law school is a foundational period during which students learn the fundamental principles of legal analysis, reasoning, and writing. While the exact curriculum can vary between law schools, there are certain core subjects that are taught at nearly every law school during the first year. Civil Procedure (Civ Pro) Contracts Torts Criminal Law (Crim) Legal Research and Writing (LRW, AKA Legal Methods) Property Constitutional Law (Con Law)

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