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Look Beyond the Stats: Law School Selection Tips
July 8, 2022
With 199 accredited law schools spread across the United States, “Where should I apply?” can be a difficult question to answer. Aside from the standard advice of applying to the highest-ranked schools that will most likely accept you given your LSAT score and GPA, you should consider several additional factors when compiling your list of…
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….
Eight Reasons to Pursue a JD/MBA Degree
June 3, 2022
A JD/MBA degree can open many professional doors. However, candidates must carefully weigh their decision to pursue this degree because the investment of both time and money can be significant. Whether a JD/MBA makes sense will strongly depend on the long-term view of its ROI; the degree will pay varying dividends over time as one…
Five Questions to Ask Yourself When Applying to Law School
April 26, 2022
Since elementary school, maybe people have told you that you would make a great lawyer. Or maybe you are in your senior year of college and are considering a career in law for the first time. No matter when you started thinking about going to law school, now is the time for some critical self-reflection….
6 Ways to Nail Your Law School Admissions Interview
February 7, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve just scored an interview with a law school at the top of your list! Now, how do you nail that interview? We at Stratus offer the following tips to help you: 1. Be prepared. What you’re facing is akin to a job interview and should be treated as such. Find common law school…
How to Craft an Ideal Law School Resume
January 28, 2022
There is no such thing as a standard law school resume. Resumes differ in their style and substance. When building your resume, express your creativity and unique history while keeping the following considerations in mind: Education Because law school is an academic undertaking, your education should be the first section in your resume. List the…
Intellectual Property: Choosing the Right Law School
January 10, 2022
The popularity of intellectual property (IP) law is no surprise given its pertinence in the modern world: protecting people’s and companies’ most valuable assets—their ideas and creations. IP law encompasses several fields. So, before declaring your commitment in your law school applications, be sure to get a good lay of the land. In a very broad…
Six Tips for Writing a Successful Diversity Statement for Law School Applications
December 8, 2021
When applying to law school, the diversity statement is typically an optional essay that serves as a companion to your required personal statement essay. The diversity statement provides law schools details about you: your personal experiences, your unique voice, and how you will add a diverse perspective to their class. Keep the following tips in mind to…
Tips on Writing a Great Law School Application Addendum
November 24, 2021
You have numerous opportunities to share your experiences in your law school applications through the personal statement, diversity statement, and short answer responses. However, you may need to explain irregularities or discrepancies in your application, too. In an addendum, you can address any potential red flags. For candidates who are reapplying to law school, some…
How to Navigate the Law School Rolling Admissions Process
November 4, 2021
An uncommon and often confusing component of the law school admissions process is the rolling admissions cycle. In this post, we at Stratus explore this type of admissions cycle and provide tips on how to navigate the process to your advantage. How does rolling admissions work? Most admissions processes are based on hard deadlines: each…
How to Tackle This Law School Application Cycle
November 23, 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! Now is the time to determine your strategy for…
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.