Admissible: A Look Inside Law School Admissions

Host Natalie Blazer ’08, head of the UVA Law Admissions Office, recaps the season so far for listeners, from episodes on LSAT strategies to how to finance law school, and offers a glimpse into topics to come.

Assistant Dean of Financial Aid Jennifer Hulvey lends her expertise on the momentous task of financing a legal education. From loans to scholarships to payment plans and counseling, learn how UVA Law’s personalized support helps its community to make smart financial decisions without undue stress.

With the help of her UVA Law teammates — Associate Director of Admissions Emily Cockrell and Assistant Director of Admissions Sierra Shelton — Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 dispels some common myths about what really happens after an applicant hits “submit” on their law school application. The team also shares what they wish they saw more — and less — of from law school applicants.

Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 talks with first-year UVA Law student Tessa Morrison about visiting law schools from the view of a prospective student and the Admissions Office’s Kailey Boatright offers tips on enhancing your visiting experience.

UVA Law student Sebastian Van Bastelaer ’24, who took the LSAT (twice) and the GRE, discusses taking standardized tests and his strategy for explaining his testing history, as well as the overall application process.

A new podcast hosted by Natalie Blazer ’08, admissions dean at the University of Virginia School of Law, aims to answer law school applicants’ burning questions and give a taste of what life is like at one of the nation’s leading law schools.