Attend UC Davis School of Law Open House This Saturday, November 12th!

Here's one of those opportunities you don't want to miss if you're interested in UC Davis School of Law!  

This Saturday, November 12th, the school is holding their Open House for perspective law school students.  Representatives from the school will be answering your questions about admissions, financial aid, career services, and extracurricular activities.  You will also be able to hear from a panel of faculty and students.  

You must register online to attend this event.  You can do so by clicking here!

After you have registered, UC Davis School of Law will send you a copy of the schedule and map.  

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How to Ask For a Law School Letter of Recommendation

If you plan to attend law school next fall, you are probably working on your application.  It's a highly stressful time.  This is do or die.  This is everything you've been working for!

Aside from your fabulous GPA and LSAT score, admissions officers will consider your letter of recommendation.  They usually ask for 2/3 letters. To maximize the likelihood that your letters are accurate reflections of you, I have a few tips for you!



What's an Addendum?

In one of my previous post's I mentioned including an addendum in your law school application.  You are probably asking, "what's an addendum?"  An addendum is an optional supplementary document you can include in your application.  According to a law school advisor I have consulted, it is a bit risky to include. 

Attend Law Day at McGeorge School of Law!

Applying to law school is just like applying to undergrad all over again.  You need to take a standardized test, submit an application, write a personal statement, etc.  With that comes figuring out what school is the best fit for you.  To find this out, it is highly encouraged that you visit the school and talk to current students and professors.  Remember that this decision is an investment and you want to make sure you actually like the school you are looking to attend. 

University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law is hosting a Law Day at their campus in Sacramento on November 5, 2011.  

How Do Law Schools Review Applications?

There are 5 parts to a law school application:

1. LSAT Score
2. Grade Point Average (GPA)
3. Personal Statement
4. Resume
5. Letters of Recommendation (From Professors/Employers
*Optional: Addendum

When law schools review applications it really comes down to numbers.  GPA and LSAT score.  Your acceptance really depends on if you meet the school's GPA and LSAT range.  If you do, great! That's usually all a law school needs to make a decision. If your numbers are a few points away from the school's range, they will probably look at your personal statement, resume, and letters of rec.  In those sections, the review board is looking for explanations for why your numbers are short or a compelling reason to accept you.

What's the best way to prep for the LSAT?

There are several different methods of study for the LSAT.  Self study, an online course, or an in-classroom prep course are only a few. The best one really depends on an individual's preferences, but from research, I have found that an in-classroom prep course is reported to have the best results. 


The three most commonly used LSAT prep companies are Kaplan, Princeton Review, and TestMasters.

I recently finished my LSAT prep course with TestMasters.