The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

448: 10 Things to Consider When Applying to Law School (w/Steve Schwartz)


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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, together with Steve Schwartz from LSAT Unplugged, we're sharing our list of top 10 things to consider when you are applying to law school. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Steve's background and work in the law school admissions space
  • How early should you start preparing for taking the LSAT?
  • The current structure of the LSAT and what changes are coming up
  • The pros and cons of different prep options
  • Researching law schools and scholarships
  • Writing your personal statement
  • Asking for letters of recommendation
  • Balancing studying with your other priorities

Resources:

  • LSAT Unplugged (https://www.unpluggedprep.com/)
  • YouTube: LSAT Unplugged & Law School Admissions Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZbY0gbWSt6i53hXWTJ0zw)
  • Law School Admission Council (https://www.lsac.org/)
  • LawHub (https://app.lawhub.org/)
  • Law School Transparency (https://www.lawschooltransparency.com/)
  • YNAB: You Need A Budget (https://www.ynab.com/)
  • Podcast Episode 46: 4 Myths About the LSAT from Expert Nathan Fox (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-46-4-myths-about-the-lsat-from-expert-nathan-fox/)
  • Podcast Episode 119: Navigating the Law School Application Process (with Admission Logic) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-119-navigating-law-school-application-process-admission-logic/)
  • Podcast Episode 246: Influence of the LSAT on the Law School Admission Process (with Shirag Shemmassian) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-246-influence-of-the-lsat-on-the-law-school-admission-process-with-shirag-shemmassian/)
  • Podcast Episode 376: Changes to the Law School Admission Process (w/Steve Schwartz) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-376-changes-to-the-law-school-admission-process-w-steve-schwartz/)
  • How Spaced Repetition Can Help You as a Law Student – Part 1 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-spaced-repetition-can-help-you-as-a-law-student-part-1/)
  • How Spaced Repetition Can Help You as a Law Student – Part 2 (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-spaced-repetition-can-help-you-as-a-law-student-part-2/)
  • Using Blind Review to Effectively Review Your LSAT Practice Test Results (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/using-blind-review-to-effectively-review-your-lsat-practice-test-results/)
  • Tips for Self-Studying for the LSAT (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-self-studying-for-the-lsat/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-448-10-things-to-consider-when-applying-to-law-school-w-steve-schwartz/)

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Alison & Lee

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