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Sydney Montgomery, a law school admissions advisor specializing in working with first-generation and minority applicants, is herself a first-generation graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Th... more
FAQs about Break Into Law School®:How many episodes does Break Into Law School® have?The podcast currently has 204 episodes available.
January 19, 202234. You've Been Waitlisted, Now What?In this episode of Break Into Law School, I want to talk about waitlists. What does it really mean to be waitlisted? Should you be happy about it? What steps should you take once you've been put on the waitlist? I am going to discuss these questions as well as what to include in your letters of continued interest. ...more24minPlay
January 12, 202233. Paying Your Bills While Attending Law SchoolHow do you pay your bills and personal expenses while attending law school full time? How much should you take out in loans? What's the smartest money move to make as a student? In this episode of Break Into Law School, I want to discuss with you how personal allowances work and how to get them, how much to take out in loans, and alternative ways to earning money for your bills....more20minPlay
December 23, 202132. Should You Still Apply This Cycle?In this episode of Break Into Law School, I want to discuss how one should make the decision to defer their law school application. When is it too late? The questions you can ask yourself include: - Where are you with your LSAT? - What is your career trajectory and goals? - What is your school list?...more31minPlay
December 15, 202131. How to Approach the Georgetown SupplementsIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I want to discuss the various Georgetown supplements, how to approach them, and which to choose to best highlight your personality and strengths. These supplements are a chance for you to show off your creativity, introspection, intelligence, and suitability to Georgetown culture. ...more18minPlay
December 08, 202130. How to Approach the Yale 250 EssayIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I want to talk to you about the Yale 250 supplemental essay. Many students find this essay daunting due to it's open-ended, vague, and restricted structured. I am going to discuss the prompt, how to approach the essay, and what to avoid. What is important to note is that the Yale 250 is representative of Yale as an institution. If you don't like their prompts the school may not be a good fit for you. ...more15minPlay
December 01, 202129. All About Law School Financial AidIt's not a secret that law school is expensive. Many students wonder how they can afford to go to law school and how the financial aid process differs than that of college. In this episode of Break Into Law school, I want to cover: 1. What factors contribute to financial aid eligibility2. How to apply to law school financial aid 3. The different types of loans for law school...more13minPlay
November 23, 202128. Don't Rush Your Essay ProcessIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to discuss why submitting a great application a little later is better than submitting a mediocre application earlier in the cycle. With Thanksgiving this week, many students are starting to feel a lot of pressure to hurry up and turn their applications in. While timing is important for law school applications, you want to make sure you're not rushing your essays and putting forth a subpar application that will leave you with disappointing results....more28minPlay
November 17, 202127. You Don't Need To Apply Early DecisionI've noticed so many of my students and so many students who contact us to work with them are starting to really stress out about applying early decision. In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss whether you really need to apply early decision. Specifically, we're going to cover: -How much of an admissions bump early decision actually gives you -How to weigh the pros/cons of Early Decision II -What you instead should be focusing on this cycle...more24minPlay
November 10, 202126. How Optional Are Optional Essays?In this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to discuss: -The different types of supplemental essays -The types of essays you should always try to do if given the option -How you should approach these essays and what content should go into them -When you should really not write an optional essay...more29minPlay
November 03, 202125. Preparing for Your Law School InterviewsIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to discuss how you can best prepare for your law school interviews. I am going to cover: - The difference between informational and evaluative interviews - Different formats for law school interviews (pre-recorded, "live", group, scholarship, alumni, and more!) - Common questions you should prepare (and my personal favorite question)...more25minPlay
FAQs about Break Into Law School®:How many episodes does Break Into Law School® have?The podcast currently has 204 episodes available.