Break Into Law School®

In 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.

In today's episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to be discussing realistic expectations for how much time should be allocated for your application materials. I'm also going to share tips and techniques for making sure you complete your application materials on time while juggling your work schedule and personal life. 

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to be talking about what factors you should take into consideration when building your law school list. How important are rankings? How do you weigh scholarship options and geography? I am going to bust some myths and share what is truly crucial during this step of the process.

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss the three main ways you can build a relationship with law school admissions committees. Fostering a relationship with those in admissions is an important part of your application process, and this step is often overlooked by students.  

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I am joined by Jasmeene Burton-Martin, incoming Northwestern Law student, former boot camp student and current instructor at S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting. We will be talking about how to conquer the LSAT when you need accommodations. How do you prepare for the LSAT with text anxiety? ADHD? A learning disability? We'll discuss how to ask for the right accommodations, who to talk to, and when to make your request. 

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to talk about securing your letters of recommendation for your law school application. I'm going to discuss who to ask, how to ask, and why the contents of your letter are such a crucial part of your application. 

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to talk about staying motivated through the law school application process. I want to touch on three points: 
1. How to avoid and combat negative thoughts and limiting beliefs.
2. How to stay focused on your journey.
3. How to avoid burnout and make time for rest. 

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I'm going to discuss the 5 big mistakes you want to avoid when writing your personal statement. Your essays are an incredibly important part of your law school application and they can make or break your acceptance. I want to help you improve your chances by explaining what not to do, and what to do instead. 

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I am going to talk about what makes a strong personal statement. How do you effectively sell yourself as a great law school candidate and craft an application that leaves an impact on the admissions committee? There are crucial do's and don'ts when it comes to writing a winning personal statement, and I explain why this matters. 

In this episode of Break Into Law School, I discuss whether the  2021-2022 law school application cycle is going to be as competitive as the 2020-2021 law school admissions cycle. We take a look back at the factors that made this past law school admissions cycle the most competitive cycle in ABA history and the factors that I believe will contribute to this law school admissions cycle being just as competitive. We will also go over what you can do to prepare for this upcoming law school admissions cycle.