Break Into Law School®

Thinking about a JD/PhD? Do you need to get both? How do these degrees work together? Today I am joined by Professor Mark Satta, who was one of my classmates at Harvard and who went through the path of earning a JD/PhD. Listen in to hear what advice he has for those who are interested in continuing on their education and what you could do with these terminal degrees. Mark completed his PhD in Philosophy at Purdue University and earned his JD from Harvard Law School in 2019. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Wayne State University in Detroit.

Let's not freak out! June LSAT scores are out and so many people are wondering, should I retake the LSAT? If so, is the September LSAT too late? Let's dive in and talk about the LSAT and law school timing to calm down those nerves.

Alison Monahan, co-founder of Law School Toolbox and founder of The Girl’s Guide to Law School, joins us today to talk about succeeding in law school. Alison has also been involved in a wealth of publications and shares what she has learned through helping law school students in their education and careers. Alison shares some real gems of advice and insight into how to make the most of law school and graduate without regrets.

I am thrilled to share this episode with you because we're joined by Monique Atkinson, former Harvard Law School admissions officer and current Associate Law School Consultant here at SMC. Monique and I discuss everything you need to know about personal statements - and trust us, you'll want to pay attention because your essays can make or break your application. Learn which topics to avoid and which to highlight, the kinds of writing styles to adopt, as well as proofreading strategies for your personal statement.

You’re never too early to start on your law school personal statements. Today we're talking about law school personal statements and we're going to specifically dive deep into the drafting process. In this video, I'm going to discuss:
-How many personal statement drafts you should be writing
-Why you need to write several personal statement drafts
-How to have an efficient essay writing process

I'm especially proud and excited to share this story with you. Tiffaney Boyd, a former boot camp client, will be attending UC Berkeley School of Law this fall with a full-tuition scholarships. Get this....she had a 152 LSAT. Tiffaney is living proof that your LSAT is not the entirety of your application and you can still get into a top school WITH MONEY when you know how to emphasize your strengths. Watch this interview to hear Tiffaney share her story, her journey as a re-applicant, and tips and advice she has for applicants.

I am very excited for this episode because I am joined by Mena Pirone, fellow Harvard Law alumna and founder of Logic Games Pro, a customized LSAT tutoring service. I ask Mena common questions and misconceptions about the LSAT, how/when students should approach seeking external help with their prep, and both the direct and indirect factors that cause disparities in scores among students of different backgrounds. We also talk about the future of test-optional policies among law schools, and why it's still a good idea to keep studying for the LSAT. 

Check out Mena and her services at www.logicgamespro.com

I'm very excited to share this episode with you all because I am joined by my former client, Ebele Eseka, who has just committed to Yale Law School!! Curious to know about the process of reapplying to law school? How about the law school admissions experience as an immigrant? Tune in for this fun conversation as Ebele shares her experience and advice to fellow applicants. You can reach Ebele at [email protected]