Get Into Law School : A Strategic Approach Review

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(More customer reviews)I was pleasantly surprised by this book, written by Kaplan. Although some of their LSAT books were not helpful to me, this "strategic approach" to applying to law schools was quite effective in offering solid information.
The strongest sections of this book deal with how to write the personal statement, and how to create a special theme for your application. These sections give practical and insightful advice, allowing readers to hone in on their strengths and weaknesses.
The main drawback of this book is that most chapters are brief and pretty general. If I could suggest to Kaplan how to improve this book, I'd tell them to expand their shorter sections with more indepth material.
Overall, I'd recommend that readers check this book at their local bookstores first. It's possible that you can obtain all the secrets and tips on a brief skim of the book. For others who have not done much reading on applying to law schools, this book should be useful to them.

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Get Into Law School: A Strategic Approach Choosing and getting into the right school is crucial to getting the most out of your law school years -- and your career as a lawyer. Kaplan and Newsweek have brought together some of the nation's top admissions experts to create this exclusive guide to getting into law school. This excellent resource includes: • Advice from top admissions of?cers on writing persuasive personal statements, obtaining the best recommendations, preparing your application, and more. • Expert guidance on choosing the best options for ?nancing law school, including tips on ?nancial aid, borrowing, and managing expenses. • Specialized information for every student, including minorities, women, gays and lesbians, the disabled, and others.

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How to Get Into the Top Law Schools (The Degree of Difference Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)Applying to law schools can be a mysterious and daunting task. There are rankings, scores, essays, recommendations and numerous human factors involved. Sometimes the steps seem pointless and the decisions appear arbitrary. With this book, Montauk attempts to take some of that mystery out of the process by providing concrete information on what the schools are looking for and specific advice on how to give yourself the best chance possible. He succeeds admirably.
I found the most valuable feature of the book to be the quotes from law school admission staff members at various schools. Virtually every topic includes input from admissions counselors and directors. And these aren't people from "Joe's J.D. Mill." They work at the top law schools in the nation. These are the people who make the decisions about who gets in to a top school and who doesn't. Their candid advice is invaluable.
As a whole, the book is well-written and informative. Some portions may be redundant to people who have already done a significant amount of research on law schools and the admission process. But it's all good information and it's useful to have it in one place.
While I don't recommend using this book as your sole source of advice, it's a fabulous starting point. If you're serious about going to law school, buy this book. It's well worth the price.

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The authoritative guide to gaining admission into a law schoolwith the clout to launch a powerhouse career. Aspiring lawyers know the reality: a degree from a prestigiousschool means an edge on the competition--and the promise of aprosperous future.Each year, more than 130,000 men and women takethe LSAT with hopes of making the grade for a quality program.Butthe odds are against them: the nation's most respected institutionstypically accept only one applicant in five.How To Get Into The TopLaw Schools reveals facts and insights that can make the difference.Richard Montauk, a savvy admissions insider who is also a lawyer,demystifies the entire application process--and provides the targetedtools to ace every step.Based on interviews with dozens ofadmissions officers, he offers an up-close and candid view of whatleading law schools look for in an applicant.And he gives applicantssolid, detailed advice on how to assess and upgrade their credentialsto better match that ideal profile. From honing in on the right school to landing a plum job upongraduation, this guide gives you the inside scoop.Applicants willlearn how to write high quality essays for maximum impact; choose andthen manage their recommenders; anticipate every possible scenario andinterview persuasively; maneuver the financial aid maze. Complete with a detailed timetable showing what needs to be done when, this comprehensive and reliable resource is a must for anyone serious about a future in law.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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