Are you concerned about the high cost of applying to law school? In this video, we discuss six effective ways to obtain fee waivers for your law school applications. From LSAC fee waivers to admissions events and more, we'll show you how to save money and make the application process more affordable.

Welcome to today's episode where we delve into the intricate world of letters of recommendation. Are you facing the daunting task of writing your own letter? Don't fret, because in this episode, we're here to help.

Sometimes, even when you've done everything right—completed the necessary work, built a strong relationship with your recommender, and asked for their assistance well in advance—their busy schedule may hinder them from writing the letter themselves. In such cases, they might suggest that you write it instead, and they'll simply review, sign, and submit it. But is this the right approach? Is it odd to write your own letter of recommendation? Well, the answer, not surprisingly, is that it depends.

In today’s episode, guest host LoVetta Jenkins is joined by Angela Vorpahl, a law school strategy coach and the creator of Law School Master Plan. Angela shares some key insight on what mistakes she sees 1L students makes as they enter law school. Some of the biggest mistakes include treating law school like college, not talking to professors, and joining study groups. Learn more about Angela at angelavorpahl.com!

With the recent Supreme Court decision, the landscape has changed when it comes to discussing race. While race itself can no longer be a direct factor in admissions, aspects related to it, like socioeconomics and discrimination, can still contribute to building a diverse law school class. Join us as we explore the various avenues where you can talk about race in your application process. We'll walk you through four key areas where you can incorporate race: the personal statement, diversity statement, why us essays, and resumes/letters of recommendations.

We are very excited to welcome LoVetta Jenkins to our team as a Content Curator and Guest Host on our channel and the Break Into Law School® podcast! In this episode, Sydney explains how LoVetta will help us bring more free content to 1L to 3L students! Plus, get to know a little more about LoVetta (including her work with Steve Harvey - yes, THE Steve Harvey)!

Starting law school can be stressful, especially when it comes to understanding your new financial future. In this video, we'll walk you through some valuable tips and resources to help you manage your finances like a pro. We discuss how to create a budget tailored to your law school journey using Max PreLaw by AccessLex, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting aspiring law students, as well as YNAB.

As a faith-based organization, we believe in serving the whole person, providing comprehensive support to applicants beyond just essay guidance. For today's episode, Sydney talks about how you can talk about faith in your law school applications. She advises against using your application to preach or attempt to persuade the admissions committee but instead encourages genuine storytelling about your faith experiences and how they've shaped your perspective and aspirations. She also explores the best places to share your faith journey, such as your personal statement, diversity statement, why us essay, and resume.

With July coming to an end, it's time to think about registering for the September LSAT. For today's episode, Alice addresses a common concern: Is September too late to take the LSAT? Don't fret and listen in as she also shares some valuable insights about timing your law school application.

For today’s episode, we dive into the recent Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions policies, often referred to as affirmative action. The ruling prohibits schools from explicitly considering race as a factor in admissions decisions, leading to potential changes in the application process. If you’re a student of color applying to law school this cycle, you might be wondering about these potential changes. Don’t worry, we have you covered in this week’s episode, and are here to help you understand the implications of it all. We delve into the arguments made by the court and examine the impact on schools and their efforts to promote diversity. We also address the potential impact on law school essays. So listen in as we provide insights on alternative factors schools may consider and offer guidance on crafting strong law school applications in light of the ruling. 

Today, Alice discusses the concept of soft factors in law school applications. Soft factors refer to all the elements of an application that are not the undergraduate GPA and LSAT score. For this episode, we focus on three key soft factors: the resume, letters of recommendation, and essays.