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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.
October 27, 202124. Things to Avoid in Your Personal StatementIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to cover the most common mistakes students make in writing their diversity statement: - Not writing a diversity statement because they don't think their "diversity" counts - Centering an issue instead of themselves - Only looking at the diversity statement as an adversity statement - Treating the diversity statement as an addendum...more20minPlay
October 12, 202123. Should You Apply Early Decision and Can You Afford It?In this episode of Break Into Law School, we're going to be covering whether you should apply early decision to law school. Specifically, we're going to cover: What is early decision and when would it make sense to apply ED When does it not make sense to apply ED The financial implications of applying ED (i.e. can you afford it?)...more36minPlay
October 06, 202122. Your Personal Statement is Not a Narrative ResumeIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss why your personal statement should not be written as a narrative regurgitation of your resume. I am also going to share tips on how to weave in non-resume stories and personal experiences into your writing, as well as examples of showing instead of telling....more16minPlay
September 30, 202121. Should You Register For The November LSAT?In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss the circumstances in which it makes sense to register for the November LSAT, and what your game plan should be before taking the exam. ...more29minPlay
September 22, 202120. 3 Things To Avoid In Your Personal StatementIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to discuss the top 3 things you should never include in your law school personal statement. Students often make the mistake of: 1. Vague, impersonal statements and claims 2. Reiterating their resume or entire life story 3. Oversharing their doubts about becoming a lawyer...more27minPlay
September 15, 202119. Don't Overestimate Your LSATIn this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss how to truly contextualize your LSAT score and find your sense of confidence in the application process outside of your LSAT. I am also going to talk about ways you can feel secure and calm about testing, as well as testing timelines that will work best for you....more25minPlay
September 01, 202118. Applying to a JD/MBA ProgramIn today's episode of Break Into Law School, I am joined by Judy Young, CEO of College Excellence and MBA consultant. We discuss how the application process differs for JD and MBA programs, and what the preparation process actually looks like when planning for joint degrees....more30minPlay
August 25, 202117. Is October Too Late to Take the LSAT?In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss whether October is too late to take the LSAT exam. I will talk about timelines, application priorities, and the difference in benefits between the August, October, and November LSATs. ...more20minPlay
August 18, 202116. Equity in Law School Admissions with Kellye Testy, LSAC President, Vincent Rougeau and Kyle McEnteeListen to a timely conversation about equity in law admissions; recruitment, rankings and debt. I had the privilege of moderating this panel of experts: Kellye Testy (President of the Law School Admissions Council) Dean Vincent Rougeau (Dean of Boston College Law School; President of the American Association for Law Schools; incoming president of the College of the Holy Cross) and Kyle McEntee (Executive director of Law School Transparency)...more1hPlay
August 13, 202115. What to Do Before Your LSAT ExamIn today's episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to talk about what to do the night (or the week) before your LSAT exam. Specifically, I'm going to cover: How to be in the right mindset the week leading up to your test. What to make sure you do to ensure success leading up to the test. What to do the night before your test. Mindset on test day....more24minPlay
FAQs about Break Into Law School®:How many episodes does Break Into Law School® have?The podcast currently has 204 episodes available.