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What Can I Do Now to Prepare for Law School Applications?
April 4, 2023
Whether you’re applying to law school in the upcoming admissions cycle or waiting until next year, you can take the following steps right now to get a head start on the application process: Begin your LSAC registrations. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) manages all aspects of the law school application process. LSAC creates and…
How to Get into the New York University School of Law: GPA, LSAT Requirements, and Acceptance Rate
March 23, 2023
New York University School of Law Introduction The New York University (NYU) School of Law was ranked seventh in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Law Schools list. US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries; John F. Kennedy, Jr.; and Amal Clooney all attended the school. NYU Law’s Manhattan location, impressive list of alumni, and…
Strategies for LSAT/GPA “Splitters”
February 17, 2023
Most law school applicants would do just about anything to score above a 170 on the LSAT. Given how important the LSAT is to getting into law school, it would seem that getting a high score would guarantee your acceptance to at least a few of the top-ranked schools. This is generally true, except for…
How to Request Disability Accommodations for the LSAT and Law School
October 5, 2022
Law school classes are more diverse than ever. Their diversity includes students with disabilities, some of whom need accommodations to help them realize their academic potential. Although the path to receiving accommodations can be cumbersome, you can better navigate this process if you are prepared. In this blog post, we at Stratus offer some tips…
GRE vs. LSAT: Which Should You Take for Law School?
July 22, 2022
In 2016, the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law became the first law school in the country to accept the GRE, followed by Harvard Law School in 2017. Since then, more than 80 law schools have decided to accept the GRE. The movement toward accepting the GRE partially occurred because law schools…
Five Summer Tips to Put Your Law School Applications Ahead of the Curve
June 20, 2022
If you plan to apply to law school, getting ahead on the application process over the summer can give you a crucial edge when deadlines arrive. In this blog post, we at Stratus provide five action items to prioritize during the summer in preparation for your law school applications: 1. Register for an LSAC account….
10 Steps to a Winning Law School Application
August 25, 2020
Are you considering applying to law school? Not sure where to begin? Or, perhaps you have started the process and want to make sure you’re on the right track to put your best foot forward. We have good news: Stratus Admissions Counseling is here to help! We invite you to join Stratus JD counselors on August 27, 2020, for a free webinar detailing the steps you need to take NOW to develop a winning law school application.
Study Effectively When Retaking the LSAT
September 6, 2018
Many test-takers decide to retake the LSAT in an effort to improve their score. Although there are some similarities between preparing to take the test for the first time and preparing to retake the test, there are also a few significant differences. One of the most common misconceptions about preparing to retake the LSAT is…
Do I Take a Gap Year Before Law School? What to Consider When Deciding If You Should Take a Year Off
April 11, 2018
Applicants often ask me if they should take a year off after college and before they attend law school. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Increasingly, however, many top law schools seem to be in favor of taking some time away from academics before pursuing a law degree. Among Yale’s Class of 2020, 38% are 1-2…
How Law Schools Evaluate Multiple LSAT Scores
October 26, 2017
This was originally published as an expert guest post on the Manhattan Prep Blog You’ve just received your LSAT scores. Perhaps you’re happy with your results after having taken the test multiple times, or you are not thrilled with your initial score and are considering a retake. How law schools assess multiple LSAT scores varies….
7 Tips to Nail the LSAT
August 10, 2017
So, you’ve decided to take the LSAT, probably the most intimidating test you’ve taken to date. Don’t stress yourself out too much though. While the LSAT is still important, law school are giving less weight to your LSAT score (when compared to your other achievements) than ever before. Below are a few tips and tricks…