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The New York Times recently raised the question “Is Law School A Losing Game?” and suggested that, for many recent law grads, the answer apparently is yes.  First, there is widespread recognition that the job market for lawyers, particularly young lawyers, is terrible.  Little debate there.  Second, tuition is soaring at the nation’s law schools.  Hardly a stretch either. So what’s driving the discussion lately?  The continued disconnect between this gloomy job picture, on the one hand, and the students lining up in droves to take the LSAT, the steady stream of applicants to law school, and the…

It’s the dead of winter for many of us, but career planning and summer jobs are always on the minds of law students.   That’s one reason our next podcast will feature some essential tips to inspire you to make connections that will help you throughout your career -  and guide you on how to get started right now! You may be thinking, “I don’t know anyone,” but the fact is you do.  Your peers, family, friends and professors should form the base for your…

The February 2011 bar exam is exactly one month and 16 days away. So, you’ve only got 47 days to learn every crevice of the law, including areas you didn’t even know existed (who thought you’d have to make a separate outline for Commercial Paper?). Forty-seven days probably seems like a long time. Why not wait a few more weeks to start studying – the passing odds are in your favor, right? I say no – don’t risk it.…

“Regrets, I’ve had a few…” crooned Frank Sinatra in the classic Paul Anka-penned tune, My Way.  We all have regrets about 2010, and maybe you regret the December LSAT! If so, Manhattan LSAT will be reviewing the test in a free live online workshop on Tuesday, January 11th at 8pm EST.  The LSAT geeks there will help us all figure out what can be learned from the test, and help set you straight for a re-take. Sign-up and get moving.

With tuition up and lawyer salaries stagnant, it?s more important than ever to choose a law school that delivers a good value. preLaw Magazine crunched the numbers to identify the cream of the crop for value. Even though Jennifer Keegan had gone to Florida State as an undergraduate, she wasn't ready to enter law school at the same university without looking around at other places. "I had a long list of 15 schools including private schools and…

Have you been dreaming of.. a few of  those seasonal elves popping by to work some magic on your law school applications?  We so get it. You’re finally done with exams, you’re taking a well-deserved break from work, doing your holiday shopping, hanging with family and friends, eating, drinking etc.  The last thing you want to think about are those law school applications that await you.  But, you promised yourself you’d use your holiday break to finish (umm, we mean, ‘start’)…

Take the Logic Games Challenge!  Manhattan LSAT posted Logic Games Challenge #29 and they invite our listeners to join in the chance to Win $200 off any LSAT Course or any Manhattan LSAT Strategy Guide (your choice!).  The latest challenge:  The Reindeer Game. North Pole Productions is arranging a sled pull and must arrange six reindeer – Prancer, Rudolf, Sam, Tony, Vixen and Yeller – into three rows, numbered 1 – 3 from front to back. Each row has exactly two positions…

You’ve worked and worked and worked on your application. You’ve slaved over your personal statement. Transcripts, recommendations and LSAT scores are on their way. All that’s left is to attach your resume. Make sure you’ve thought good and hard about it. As with the rest of your application, you want to submit your best possible resume.  We’ve got a new Law School Podcaster show titled Building the Best Law School Application Resume: Resumes To Get You Accepted.  In the podcast, admissions…

Law School Application Checklist Application Form: ? Personal Statement: ? LSATs. Check and remember to check up to make sure sent to right schools. ? Recommendations. In process. So, what's left? Remember to attach resume. Wait just a second. As with the rest of your application, you want to submit your best possible resume. We have a new Law School Podcaster show titled Building the Best Law School Application Resume: Resumes To Get You Accepted. In the…

It’s the Monday after an LSAT, so this is the question that’s filling the LSAT-universe. It’s not a pleasant discussion, but let’s get into it. Assuming that you just had a bad test day experience, here are a few considerations you should, well, consider: 1. Was this LSAT considerably different than your usual practice test experience? For example, did you only complete 3 games or RC passages when you usually complete 4? Or did you become violently…