Law school admissions are significantly more competitive in 2025 due to increased application volume, steady class sizes at most programs, and stronger applicant profiles. Read how to build a strong application with expert tips from Ann Levine.
How New Law School Curriculum Changes Impact You, and How I Can Help You Prepare As someone who’s worked with thousands of law school applicants over the past two decades, I’ve seen how quickly legal education evolves, and how those changes impact what admissions committees are looking for. The American Bar Association (ABA) has proposed substantial updates to the law
Supplemental essays provide an essential opportunity to highlight special aspects of your background and experiences that may not be covered in your personal statement. Many law schools invite you to submit application essays in addition to your personal statement. Sometimes these are required supplemental essays and sometimes they are optional. Both offer the opportunity for you to share aspects of
Should I take time off before law school? When people first ask me this question, I think they usually mean, “Will law schools like me better if I take a year or two off before applying?” If your grades need to show another year of improvement and/or you need more time to prepare for the LSAT, waiting a year can
Law schools have done away with the traditional “diversity statement” essay prompts due to the US Supreme Court decision abolishing affirmative action practices in higher education. Law schools are now taking a more holistic view of diversity and giving applicants the opportunity to share any aspects of their background that will enable them to bring a diverse perspective to the
If you’ve been considering whether law school is right for you, check out this 15-minute LSAT/Law School podcast interview about what’s important to consider and how to prepare yourself for deciding on a career in law. In the podcast, we discuss: How to explore whether law is the right direction for you; How to choose courses in college to prepare for law
A law school personal statement is a 2 to 4 page essay that demonstrates why you're qualified for law school by showcasing your experiences, motivations, and personal growth through a compelling narrative that admissions committees remember.
You should write an addendum for your law school application when you have a concrete explanation for a weakness (low GPA semester, LSAT score discrepancy, academic misconduct, gap in education) that provides context admissions committees wouldn't otherwise have—but skip the addendum if...
You should write an addendum for your law school application when you have a concrete explanation for a weakness (low GPA semester, LSAT score discrepancy, academic misconduct, gap in education) that provides context admissions committees wouldn't otherwise have—but skip the addendum if...
You should write an addendum for your law school application when you have a concrete explanation for a weakness (low GPA semester, LSAT score discrepancy, academic misconduct, gap in education) that provides context admissions committees wouldn't otherwise have—but skip the addendum if...
You should write an addendum for your law school application when you have a concrete explanation for a weakness (low GPA semester, LSAT score discrepancy, academic misconduct, gap in education) that provides context admissions committees wouldn't otherwise have—but skip the addendum if...
