Category Archives: Law School

Why Law Schools Love (Well, Like) “Splitters” and “Reverse Splitters”

Why Do Law Schools Love (Or At Least Like) “Splitters”? In law school admissions, a “splitter” is an applicant with a high LSAT score and a lower GPA. A “reverse splitter” has a strong GPA and a lower LSAT score. These applicants appear frequently in law school classes—and for good reason. Law Schools Care About […]

The Three Categories Of Prelaw Students

Prelaw students have an important decision to make about the level of economic and time commitment they wish to devote to LSAT Prep. Your individual goals and dreams should influence that decision. I believe prelaw students can be divided into one of three “categories” on this issue. Seeing which category you fall into may help […]

10 Key “ABC’s” About The LSAT

As you probably already know, your LSAT score is the single most important part of your law school application. In addition to doing everything you can to maximize your LSAT score, there are several key LSAT logistics to keep in mind. In no particular order, here are 10 ABC’s about the LSAT that are important […]

How Likely Are You To Be Admitted To A Law School After Being Waitlisted?

Likelihood of Admission To Law School After Being Waitlisted: “It Depends” The short answer to the question of how likely you are to be admitted to a particular law school after being waitlisted is “it depends.” And it depends upon so many different factors that stating a percentage/estimate is both useless and misleading. That being […]

Do Law School Personal Statements Matter?

The two most important things law schools evaluate when selecting among applicants (and determining merit-based scholarships) are (1) LSAT scores, and (2) cumulative, undergraduate grade point averages. And, of those two factors, the LSAT tends to be the one that is weighted most heavily. But how do law schools choose among law school applicants whose […]

The Real Value Of A Law School Degree

The Practical Value Of A Law School Degree Pre-law students considering law school understandably contemplate the value of a law school degree, and evaluate whether the benefits of a law school degree justify the time and expense, After all, it takes about four years of time to get through preparing for the LSAT, law school, […]

How Important Is An Early Application To Law School?

Unfortunately, students often feel stressed to get their law school applications in early. Let’s separate myth from reality here, and discuss some important concepts regarding law school admission and merit-based scholarships. Law School Application Dates Don’t Get Weak Applicants Admitted Or Strong Applicants Rejected. First, all things being equal, it definitely pays to enroll early […]