Items tagged with "Law Schools"
There are 49 items tagged with "Law Schools".
Deciding where to apply
There are some 200 law schools in the United States that are accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Applying to law school is a costly and time-consuming endeavor, but not nearly as costly or time-consuming as attending law school. Since you will likely...
There are some 200 law schools in the United States that are accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Applying to law school is a costly and time-consuming endeavor, but not nearly as costly or time-consuming as attending law school. Since you will likely...
Overview
The law school application process should ideally begin about a year and a half before you intend to start law school. At that time, you’d want to think about when to take the LSAT and how to prepare, who you’ll...
The law school application process should ideally begin about a year and a half before you intend to start law school. At that time, you’d want to think about when to take the LSAT and how to prepare, who you’ll...
The Boston Globe and New England Law
Today the Boston Globe published a lengthy article critical of New England Law / Boston, a school that has traditionally been very popular with UMass students and alums. The article focuses primarily on the Dean’s salary but then goes...
Today the Boston Globe published a lengthy article critical of New England Law / Boston, a school that has traditionally been very popular with UMass students and alums. The article focuses primarily on the Dean’s salary but then goes...
LSAC Law School Forums FAQ
Tomorrow is Boston’s LSAC Law School Forum, taking place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. This FAQ is designed to help you decide whether to go, and how to get the most out...
Tomorrow is Boston’s LSAC Law School Forum, taking place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. This FAQ is designed to help you decide whether to go, and how to get the most out...
The Wisdom of 1L: Early law school lessons from an alum
Lilian Chukwurah graduated with a degree in Legal Studies from UMass last May. She’s now a first year (1L) at New England Law | Boston. She has a few tips for those of you contemplating law school. ...
Lilian Chukwurah graduated with a degree in Legal Studies from UMass last May. She’s now a first year (1L) at New England Law | Boston. She has a few tips for those of you contemplating law school. ...
Why I’m happy UMass Law got accredited
If you’ve followed this blog, read even a little of my website, or just seen a few of the depressing articles I’ve linked to on Facebook, you know I’m not an uncritical booster of law school...
If you’ve followed this blog, read even a little of my website, or just seen a few of the depressing articles I’ve linked to on Facebook, you know I’m not an uncritical booster of law school...
What exactly do the US News rankings measure?
Let me be frank: If you can’t answer this question, then you have no business relying on the rankings. Once you do answer the question, you’ll realize you have no business relying on the rankings. With...
Let me be frank: If you can’t answer this question, then you have no business relying on the rankings. Once you do answer the question, you’ll realize you have no business relying on the rankings. With...
New law school employment data index
The good folks at Law School Transparency (LST) have published a new index of law schools evaluating their transparency with regard to their employment numbers. LST staff reviewed the websites of every ABA-approved law school during the first...
The good folks at Law School Transparency (LST) have published a new index of law schools evaluating their transparency with regard to their employment numbers. LST staff reviewed the websites of every ABA-approved law school during the first...
Must read: Online Forum on Legal Education
The National Law Journal recently convened an online forum of educators and others interested in the future of law school and the legal profession. The forum is a must-read for anyone considering law school—both the main entries...
The National Law Journal recently convened an online forum of educators and others interested in the future of law school and the legal profession. The forum is a must-read for anyone considering law school—both the main entries...
Lawpalooza! Next week’s many law-related events
What a crazy conglomeration of events we’ve got scheduled next week, all catering to the legal eagles out there. I’m out of breath just listing them all. Here’s the rundown: *Just added* Vermont Law...
What a crazy conglomeration of events we’ve got scheduled next week, all catering to the legal eagles out there. I’m out of breath just listing them all. Here’s the rundown: *Just added* Vermont Law...