March 04, 2022
What is the LSAT?
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) has long been seen as a
gatekeeper to law school. The LSAT does not test any substantive law. Instead,
it tests analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension
skills. It is graded on a scale of 120 to
July 08, 2021
Like clockwork, each year’s
newly admitted law students ask the Internet, “What can I do to prepare for law
school?” You may be asking the same
question. You may have already heard the
most popular answer—“Nothing!”—and continued asking around, just to be
sure. If that search has led you here,
well, I have a
February 25, 2021
If you were leaving your home for a month, you’d prepare, right? You’d stop the mail, have someone come by to water the plants, etc. Your first year of law school can also feel a lot like you’ve walked away from your “normal life” for a while. It’s
August 21, 2018 The “right time” for law school will vary from person to person, based on many factors, from finances to undergrad experiences to family considerations. But here’s the good news: every year, first-year law students come from a mix of folks fresh out of undergrad and those who have been working
September 08, 2017 It has happened to you before. Your cousin’s best friend is thinking of becoming a lawyer. Your neighbor’s daughter is a college senior applying to the same school where you studied law. As a shining young face of the legal profession, you are asked to have The Talk about what
August 29, 2017 When other daughters were dancing on their daddy’s feet, Amanda Sarmiento was brushing up on History Channel documentaries with her own father, a tradition that sparked her interest not only in history, but also political science.
Growing up in Laredo, Texas, Sarmiento lived in a household that highly prioritizes education. The
May 17, 2017
Q: I’m a freshman in High School, and I want to prepare to become an attorney. I have already done a bit of research, but there are still a few questions that I have (below).
A: Excellent! You are preparing early! Being a lawyer can
January 25, 2017 Is pre-law right for you? Yes, no, and it depends. I recommend any students considering law school participate in a pre-law program after careful evaluation. In addition to going through a pre-law program myself, I talked with two young lawyers that both attended an undergraduate program that offered a pre-law
February 18, 2016 Some attorneys knew what kind of law they want to practice long before law school. Others may be well into their career and still trying to figure it all out. For the latter, we've got a new tool for you.
ABA Legal Career Central has teamed up with
December 23, 2015 You’ve decided that law school is your next step. But, there are approximately 200 accredited law schools in the U.S. How do you choose which schools to apply to?
Many applicants want to apply to only the top schools as ranked by US News and World Report rankings or a similar
November 27, 2015 We often talk to young undergrads who want to know our secret formula for success – should they join 15 clubs in college? Major in Philosophy to demonstrate logical thinking and writing skills? Take that prestigious internship on Capitol Hill? Study abroad to learn a second language? The right response