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TED Talks and documentaries that every incoming 1L should watch

The summer before starting 1L year is a great time for you to get prepared for the law school experience. To do this, there are many things you can be doing, including summer reading, applying for scholarships, and taking a law school prep course. You should also plan to scour the Internet to learn not only about the challenges you’ll face in law school, but also important […]

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Everything you need to know before going to law school

It’s no secret that law school is a big commitment. But what exactly should you know about law school before you commit to it?   We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most important things you should consider before deciding to attend law school. To make sure you’re on the right track, download the Law Student Application Timeline to help

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10 tips for getting off the law school waitlist from actual admissions deans

Are you on the law school waitlist? Well, you’re not alone. According to the Law School Admissions Council, law school applications are up substantially compared to 2020. That means more competition and higher chances of landing a spot on the waitlist.   Some people attribute the increase in law school applicants to the death of Justice Ginsberg (a.k.a. “Notorious R.G.B.”) in September 2020, and a renewed appreciation for her work advancing gender equality

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Five New Year’s resolutions every future law student should have

The new year is here and the countdown to your first 1L semester officially starts now.   With any new year comes New Year’s resolutions, and that’s especially true when you’re about to embark on an education experience that is as challenging as it is rewarding.   Law school is competitive from day one, which makes being prepared for 1L incredibly important. Adopt these five New Year’s resolutions into your

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Law School Application Timeline Checklist [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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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Three inspirational transgender lawyers you should know

In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, we’ve curated a list of three inspirational lawyers who are part of the transgender community.   Mia Yamamoto  “The fact of the matter is LGBT equality and liberation is essentially the liberation of all of society.”  Mia Yamamoto was born in a Japanese-American internment camp in Arizona during World War II. Her father was

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Spoiler Alert: If You’ve Been Accepted to Law School, You Belong There

Perhaps you’re a K-JD who is heading to law school without having ever held down a “real” job. Or, maybe you’re the first in your family to attend college or law school and you don’t know any lawyers or have any connections to the legal field. Regardless of your background, an acceptance into law school

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