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Don’t Believe the Hype: First-Year Grades Are NOT the Most Important Ones You’ll Earn

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If you’re reading this blog post, an attorney or current law student has likely shared the harsh reality of law school: The grades you earn during the 1L year will dictate what employment opportunities are available to you after graduation.   That’s no lie.    The vast majority of law firm recruiting takes place during the fall semester of law students’ 2L year. At that time, 1L grades, and honors like Law Review …

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Virtual Office Hours (2021)

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Law Preview Virtual Office Hours with Don Macaulay | Discussion Topic: Case Briefing & Case Law Analysis Law Preview Virtual Office Hours with Anita Ramasastry | Discussion Topic: Contracts Law Preview Virtual Office Hours with Don Macaulay | Discussion Topic: Academic Success In Law School Law Preview Virtual Office Hours with Scott Altman | Discussion …

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Law School Application Timeline Checklist [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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Understanding the law school application timeline is the first step in your journey toward earning your J.D. Navigating the law school application process can be confusing, that’s why we created the downloadable Law School Application Timeline Checklist. The Law Preview Application Timeline Checklist walks you through everything you should do from the moment you start …

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Admissions Dean Roundtable: Applying to Law School Q&A

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Our Law School Admissions Deans Roundtable Series gives applicants a look into the admissions process at law schools across the country. Get advice from the actual decision-makers on everything from preparing for the admissions interview, to getting off the dreaded waitlist, to character and fitness disclosures, and even tactics for negotiating better financial aid packages. …

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Law school scholarship tips from an actual application reader

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Looking for law school scholarship tips that work? Law Preview President, Don Macaulay, gives you his best tips for scholarship applicants. Now that the excitement of gaining admission to law school has passed and your seat deposit(s) have been submitted, reality begins to set in — you’re going to have to pony up some serious …

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