Welcome to How to Get Into Law School, a 7Sage Podcast. Join us weekly to hear from law school admissions officers, professional writers, and students who got into your dream school.
7Sage consultant Pauline Syrnik joins us to discuss her background as a lawyer working in the public interest and government spheres. How did she get into this line of work, what keeps her moving forward, and - no big deal - what are the financial realities really like in this area of the law. All that, more, and some admissions headlines! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
Tajira McCoy hosts our latest “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. As the admissions cycle heads into spring and deposit deadlines loom, our deans field a number of questions about waitlists, holds, but also how they are managing a historic increase in national applications. What should students do if they're on a waitlist? How about if they applied back in December and are still waiting for a decision? All that and more is covered in this roundtable! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
Sam Kwak and Sam Riley - fellow 7Sage admissions consultants - join us to pull back the curtain on how law schools develop their scholarship models. What factors do Financial Aid and Admissions consider when building their scholarship models and how can those change over the course of the year? Is a scholarship model more like Scrooge McDuck's money bin, writing coupons, or both? What's the balance of merit versus need-based aid at law schools? All that and some headlines in our latest episode! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
Tajira McCoy hosts our latest “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. This discussion was recorded just as the calendar was flipping from February to March, and as we quickly approach the end of the admissions cycle, a few categories of questions are on admitted students' minds: financial aid, scholarships, and reconsiderations. Remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
With decision letters flying and admitted student visit programs on the horizon, we do a vibe check with Michael - a current 2L at Fordham Law. What are some of the strengths of Fordham Law from the student perspective? What's the community like? And, of course, what in the world is a "Fordham"? All that and some headlines in this week's episode of the 7Sage admissions podcast. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
While it's the middle of application reading season, some of our listeners are current undergrads who are gearing up to apply in the future. So we catch up with Kamil Brown (7Sage admissions consultant and Director of Admissions at Boston College Law School) after a long day of reading applications to ask him how things are going. While he's fresh from time spent at his computer screen, what are the things that stand out when he's reading an application? What drives him crazy? And what are the the best things that future applicants can donow to prepare themselves for their law school file in a few years? All that, some headlines, our host completely failing to use the word "provincial" instead of "parochial" multiple times, and more in this week's episode. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Sam Riley hosts our monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. It's January which means it's the middle of file reading season, application deadlines are approaching, schools are issuing scholarships, and everyone involved - applicants and admissions officers - are trying to keep up. Our deans give students an update on the admissions season thus far and cover a range of questions about pending LSATs, upcoming deadlines, waitlists, transfer strategies, and much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
We chat with Dr. Sam Riley (7Sage admissions consultant and former admissions and financial aid staff member at UT Austin Law) about being how being in-state or out-of-state can affect chances of admission, scholarship, and a school's strategy. We follow that up with a check on the headlines. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
As we're nearing the halfway point of the admissions cycle, one question remains - "So ... what do I do now?" Whether you're still waiting to submit applications or have gotten a few decisions back already, we'll walk you through some action points you can take in the coming weeks. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers now solidly in file reviewing-mode, we check in on what they're seeing out there - what's happening with national application numbers, how is that affecting schools' strategies, how does this affect the timeline on which you should apply, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
You've spent weeks brainstorming, drafting, editing, refining, and finishing your law school application materials. You finally click “Submit” on LSAC's website ... and then what? In this episode, we'll walk you through the ins-and-outs of the next steps in your application's journey - from processing, to assigning to a reader, to how admissions officers review your documents, and more. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers wrapping up their recruitment season, we now turn to file reading questions - how honest and thorough do you have to be when answering character & fitness questions (and why it is always a good idea to call the state bar examiners, too!), when is it appropriate to submit an addenda, how best to approach that kind of document, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
It's the end of October and we're checking in on how the law school admissions cycle is going thus far (and it's been busy!). But while we're still early in the cycle, we also chat about Early Decision - what is it and when can it make sense for you? And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers in the midst of traveling to law fairs and meeting prospective students, the focus of the conversation is on all things related to submitting your application - do you need to tailor personal statements to each school, what's the difference between a diversity statement and and adversity statement, the tips and tricks of being a re-applicant, various “do's and don't's” of the admissions process, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Right now, you're applying. Trying to figure out how each school is different can be a challenge. So we check in with a current Duke Law student to get a lay of the land. From the things that are going well (community, job outcomes), the things that can be improved (interview bidding), and the things beyond your wildest dreams (a puppy kindergarten?!) and everything in between. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different directors/deans of admission. With applications having just opened, the focus of the conversation is on all things related to the app process - changes to writing prompts, the best time to apply, Early Decision versus Regular Decision, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
We're making a list and checking it twice! With applications open, we're offering some tips and tricks on how to make an app list that works for you both personally and strategically. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Join the 7Sage admissions consulting staff for a panel discussion on applying to top law schools! From supplemental statements, to interviews, to early decision, the panel covers the ins-and-outs of applying to some of the most prestigious schools in the country. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
Before diving into a few admissions headlines, we talk with Brigitte Suhr, 7Sage admissions consultant extraordinaire and practicing human/civil rights lawyer. Brigitte tells us about her experiences in this field and how pre-law students can prep now for work as human rights lawyers in the future. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.
It's obvious that US News rankings are a huge deal that law schools care about ... but do they really? Joining us on this episode is Evan Didier, the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Wake Forest Law School, to discuss whether or not - or WHY - rankings affect how a law school approaches the admissions and enrollment process. We also dive into headlines regarding LSAT registrations, the upcoming application season, and last-minute waitlist activity. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com
One of the trickier things to decide during a law school admissions journey is when and if to retake the LSAT. How do you balance your admissions goals, your application timeline, and your larger sanity? Joining us is Mary - a 7Sage alum - to talk about her journey through this very process. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.
To take or not to take? That is the question! It's the eve of the LSAT and you're starting to get cold feet - should you still take the exam or cancel? 7Sage LSAT tutor Bailey Luber joins us to help flesh out the pros and cons of both sides. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.
It's a great time of year to start your personal statement ... but how do you get rolling? Jonathan Gharraie, 7Sage writing consultant extraordinaire, joins us to discuss this very topic. And in our headlines section, we go over some of the most common waitlist myths that we receive from our consulting students. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.
Dr. Felicia Caponigri joins us for a wide ranging discussion of fashion law, cultural heritage, and intellectual property law. We then walk through the most recent headlines - June LSATs going kablooey and checking in on initial waitlist activity. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.
If it's April, that means it's time to mull over the latest US News rankings and talk about everyone's favorite admissions acronym (LOCIs). Additionally, we chat with one of our LSAT tutors (Bailey Luber) about what to do with that odd time between taking the LSAT and getting your score back. Should you completely forget the test exists? Do a timed practice test each day? COMPLETELY PANIC?! We ask Bailey for her (7)sage advice. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com
It's the time of year when two application cycles intersect -- the students who applied this year and the ones who are ramping up to apply next year. We'll discuss this intersection, give a quick recap of the 2023-24 admissions cycle to this point, and then look ahead to what we can already tell about the 2024-25 cycle.
Wondering how many Why X School essays you'll need when you apply, or what the deal with the Georgetown Top 10 is? This week on How to Get Into Law School, Tajira McCoy, 7Sage consultant and former Director of Admissions and Scholarship Programs at Berkeley Law, is joined by deans from law schools across the country to discuss optional statements and addenda. For more help with law school admissions or the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
This week on the 7Sage admissions podcast, we cover what many would argue is the most annoying part of the admissions process—waitlists. What do you do when a law school doesn't say yes...or no? Do letters of continued interest really work? What's going through the minds of admissions officers when they give you that confounding W? Jake, Brigitte, and Aaron share their takes. Want help navigating waitlists, scholarship negotiations, LOCIs, and interviews? Check out 7Sage's after-the-application consulting services.
This week on How to Get Into Law School, listen to admissions deans from schools across the country do a deep dive into character and fitness disclosures, letters of recommendation, and how these key components can impact your applications. This round table was hosted by Tajira McCoy, 7Sage consultant and former Director of Admissions and Scholarship Programs at Berkeley Law. For help with all things related to law school admissions or the LSAT, check out 7Sage.com.
In this episode of The 7Sage Admissions Podcast, host Jacob Baska is joined by Tajira McCoy, 7Sage consultant and former Director of Admissions and Scholarship Programs at Berkeley Law. Together, they offer a window into scholarship negotiations from the point of view of admissions officers. Hear their thoughts on everything from timing your negotiations to what NOT to say in a scholarship reconsideration request. For help with law school admissions—including after-the-app stuff like LOCIs—visit 7Sage.com.
On today's episode, join us for a roundtable with law school admissions deans from across the country led by Tajira McCoy, 7Sage consultant and former Director of Admissions and Scholarship Programs at Berkeley Law. Hear their takes on two of the most important essays you'll be asked submit with your law school applications—personal statements and statements of perspective. For help with law school admissions or the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
During this year's admissions cycle, there have been some major changes to the application instructions at many law schools. On today's episode, Jake, Brigitte, and Aaron unpack these changes, from statements of perspective to video essays to restrictions around the use of AI for admissions materials. For help with law school admissions or the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
So, you want to go to law school. But do you really want to go to law school? On this episode of How to Get Into Law School, we're joined by two 7Sage writing consultants Patrick Liu, a Yale Law School alum, and Conor Ahern, a Harvard Law alum. Host Jacob Baska interviews Patrick and Conor about their legal careers, their law school application processes, and reasons they think people shouldn't go to law school. For help with law school admissions and the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
Today on How to Get Into Law School, Jake, Brigitte, and Aaron dive into transferring, retaking, reapplying, and deferring. Applying to law school isn't always the last step of the process. Sometimes, life throws curveballs, or opportunities arise that require a quick pivot. Whether you're considering transferring to another school, retaking the LSAT for a higher score, reapplying after an unexpected outcome, or deferring your admission for personal or professional reasons, tune in for advice. For help with law school admissions and the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
Today, we have a special episode—an audio recording from our August 30 2023 Deans' Roundtable webinar. Tajira McCoy, a 7Sage admissions consultant, hosted a discussion with deans from law schools around the country. Listen to their thoughts on the aftermath of the Supreme Court's Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard decision and the impact of the ruling on law school application requirements this fall. Taking the LSAT soon? Check out The 7Sage LSAT Podcast for top tips from our expert tutors—tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
This week, Brigitte, Aaron, and Jake are back with more answers to Redditor questions from r/lawschooladmissions (here's the thread). Hear their thoughts on résumé gaps, approaches for international applicants and KJDs, and more. This is a two-part episode. Part one can be found here. Studying for the LSAT? Check out The 7Sage LSAT Podcast.
In this episode of How to Get Into Law School, Brigitte, Aaron, and Jake chat about interviews. Get insight into everything from how to approach video interviews to what questions to ask your interviewer. For help with law school admissions or the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
On this episode of How to Get Into Law School, Brigitte, Aaron, and Jake dig into questions from Redditors on r/lawschooladmissions (here's the thread). Hear our answers to questions about letters of recommendation, changes to the rankings, the SCOTUS decision on affirmative action, and much more. For help with law school admissions or the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
Jake, Brigitte, and Aaron discuss the complex process of researching law schools. How do you get an accurate sense for the schools on your list? Is it really worth it to go visit in person? Is it possible to get the inside scoop on a school via online research? How about on Reddit? Whose advice should you ask when considering different schools, and whose advice might be less helpful? This week's episode covers all this and more. For help with law school admissions or the LSAT, visit 7Sage.com.
Join Brigitte, Aaron & Jake to talk about what the process of applying to law school is like for international students and students who studied abroad. Learn about the roadblocks they might face and how to potentially use your experience to your advantage. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit https://www.7sage.com
Join Brigette, Aaron, and Jake for a discussion on the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report. While it may not be the most thrilling part of the law school application process, it's undoubtedly one of the most crucial. Typically, it's the first item a file reader examines upon receiving your application. For assistance with the LSAT or law school admissions, please visit https://www.7sage.com.
Tune into this week's podcast with Aaron, Brigitte, and Jake as they sort through common questions schools often ask. From old favorites like "Who would you have dinner with?" and "What books would you give to your local library?", to the more modern "Make a one-minute video about yourself" or "What's your top ten XYZ?". You'll learn what to say, how to say it, and most importantly, if you should say anything at all! Join us as we dive into these school-related brain-busters. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit https://www.7sage.com
From Bank Robbery & Domestic Assault to Dorm Room Candles and Speeding Tickets, learn when and how to write a Character & Fitness Addendum when applying to Law School. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit https://www.7sage.com
The team dives into Addenda. Learn about when (and when not) to write a GPA, Health, Personal, Academic, Test History Addenda and hear about the "hall of fame" addenda the team has had to help write. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit 7sage.com
Join Jake, Brigitte, and Aaron as they break down Why School X Statements. The team explains how to view a Why School X Statement from the perspective of both an Admissions Officer and a Professional Writer. Hear stories of great statements and some....not so great. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit 7sage.com
Join Jake, Brigitte, and Aaron as they break down how (and if) to write a diversity statement when applying to law school. The team explains how to view a diversity statement from the perspective of both an Admissions Officer and a Professional Writer. The team tackles the tough question of what is it that Law Schools are actually looking for out of these statements, and if you should even write one. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit 7sage.com
Join Jake, Brigitte, and Aaron as they break down how to write the best personal statement when applying to law school. The team explains how to view a personal statement from the perspective of both an Admissions Officer and a Professional Writer. Listen to examples of interesting personal statements the team has come across, and gain tools and writing prompts to start preparing to draft your own. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit 7sage.com
Join Jake, Aaron & Brigitte to talk about the basic foundations of how to get into law school. From personal statements, applications, LSAT & more, view the law school admissions process from the side of the Admissions Officer. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit https://www.7sage.com
Welcome to How to Get Into Law School, a 7Sage Podcast. Join us weekly to hear from law school admissions officers, professional writers, and students who got into your dream school. For help with the LSAT or law school admissions, visit 7sage.com
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