zeroL
Advisers answer reader questions that deal with all aspects of the law school application process or questions otherwise focused on getting ready for law school.
Author: "Corey" and "Jane" are advisers at PrelawAdvice.com.
Blawg Related Categories: Law Schools • Law Students • Anonymous • Consultant
Recent Posts from zeroL
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Personal Statement: Too Whiny?
Submitted Question: I’ve shown my personal statement to as many people as would read it. Most of the reviews have been positive but many of the readers say that it comes off as whiny, should…
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But I Want to Go Now
Submitted Question: My G.P.A is 3.0. I attended a state college where I majored in both Economics and Political Science with a concentration in legal studies, and minored in English. I am also graduating six…
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Traffic Tickets, Disclose?
Submitted Question: A few law school applications ask for me to report any offense for which I’ve been cited in the last four years. Does this mean I have to list my three speeding tickets…
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Early-Action / Early-Decision Deadlines Approach
Submitted Question: My professors have already mailed out the LOR’s, but they’re not registered on LSAC yet. If I aim for the Oct. 15 EA deadline, can I submit the application with only: common info…
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A Brief Post-Hiatus
You may have noticed our diminishing number of posts over the past two months. As the application season has heated up, we’ve shifted time from our ancillary duties at the blog to focus on our…
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Where to Apply as a URM?
Submitted Question: So, I don’t know the politically correct way to put this, but I have a question about the admissions boost I’m going to receive as a black female. I’m graduating from an ivy…
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Optional Why Us? Essays
Submitted Question: As I prepare my applications, I can’t help but notice a few law schools have optional “Why Us?” essays. Are these worth the time and effort? How should I approach them? - GPA:…
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Non-trads Face Economic Dilemma
Submitted Question: I’m not going to be overly dramatic and say that if I don’t apply this year, I might never go to law school, but I’m certainly not getting any younger. I’m a non-trad,…
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Low GPA Woes
Submitted Question: I started my college career as a pre-med student and failed several of my freshman science classes – I eventually graduated with a B.S. in Business. I, consequently, have a very low GPA…
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Early Decision at Both Columbia and NYU?
Submitted Question: The odds of me getting into either are incredibly slim, the odds of getting into both are exponential. Why shouldn’t I send in two early decision applications? - GPA: 3.8 LSAT: 168 Corey:…