Monthly Archives: July 2019

For many, the road to law school begins in college. Early on, you may wonder if there's a way to focus your undergraduate studies to help your law school application stand out or to prepare you for the rigor of law school. Are there courses that can help boost your LSAT score? Do certain majors help convince the admissions committee that you're "law school ready?" Which undergraduate classes might actually help you as a law student? We…

What exactly is an “optional” essay and is it really optional?  Separate and apart from the personal statement, many law schools offer applicants the opportunity to submit “optional essays,” on a range of topics and to explain certain aspects of their application through an addendum.  When should you write these essays and what should you say?  We asked deans of admission, an admissions consultant and a prelaw advisor when an applicant should choose to answer these supplementary questions, how these essays…

It’s no exaggeration to say that the logical reasoning section is the most important part of the  LSAT.  Since two of the four scored sections consist of logical reasoning questions, it accounts for half your scaled score on the test.  So, mastering the questions in these sections is twice as important to as any other single portion of the test.  With that in mind, we asked our experts to break down the types of questions you’ll encounter, how…

Planning and getting through the law school application process can be a daunting task. Working through the course itself is in some ways easier, you can even get help from cheetahpapers.com when deadlines are looming, but there's no getting around the long list of things you have to do in order to apply in the first place. Where should you start? How should you map out the next year so that everything gets done and gets done…

You probably think you're a pretty good "reader," but the reading comprehension section of the LSAT catches many test-takers by surprise. It's easy to feel rushed when reading long passages on dry material and to struggle with answering complex questions with the correct answers. And while these passages and question-types are similar to what you've seen and done before with other standardized tests, this familiarity may not translate into success on LSAT test day. Some have drlook…

The legal specialty of sports and entertainment law sounds pretty glamorous. If you’re thinking about a career in this field, you may be drawn by the prospect of representing celebrities, athletes, authors, entertainers and their employers.  But what exactly is this practice area? What do sports and entertainment lawyers actually do?  How can law students pursue a career in this specialty?  We explore this topic and speak with lawyers who serve as outside and in-house counsel in some of the…

You’ve walked out of the LSAT feeling it was a particularly bad day for you, or you’ve just learned that your score is lower than you had hoped. Your initial instinct might be to just take the test again, but before you register for the next administration of the test, listen to our experts tell you what you need to know to plan your next steps. When should you cancel your score? When should you retake the…

What’s the toughest part of the LSAT? While each test-taker has his or her own strengths and weaknesses, there’s a general concensus that most people find the Logic Games section the most intimidating part of the test. The good news? It’s also the section where, with preparation, test-takers also see the biggest score increase. We’ve gathered our test prep experts to offer you their strategies to helping you beat this challenging section and achieve your highest score…

It’s a well-known fact.  First–year grades are really important to law students. And second-semester grades are your best chance to distinguish yourself.  These are what law firm interviewers and prospective employers will look to when you’re hunting for summer work next year and beyond. Plus, master these basic skills now and they will serve you well for two more years.  Hear from law students and professors. What study techniques worked? What didn’t? What to do if first…

Finding the right school for anyone no matter how young or where someone lives, is tough work. Some parents like to look at secondary or primary school league tables to make sure they are involving their children in the best schools they can. Others, like to ponder through their options, especially when it comes to a specific subject or career path like Law. Law school is expensive and the choice of where to go is likely the…