Law Admissions Lowdown, authored by Stratus Admissions Counseling, provides advice to prospective students about the law school application process, LSAT prep and potential career paths. Stratus is a global admissions counseling firm based in New York City. Bloggers Julie Ketover and Daniel Waldman counsel law school applicants, many of whom go on to be admitted to top schools. Ketover has a J.D. from the New York University School of Law and Waldman is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Previous contributors were Michelle Kim Hall, Daniel Coogan and Shawn P. O'Connor, who founded the firm in 2006. Got a question? Email lawadmissionslowdown@usnews.com.
How to Handle Being on Multiple Law School Waitlists
June 4, 2018
Law school applicants should understand why they may be on waitlists and take steps to improve their admissions odds.
How Law School Applicants Can Boost Odds of a Clerkship
May 28, 2018
Position yourself during the admissions process to get a coveted clerkship after law school.
Why Work Experience Matters for Law School Applicants
May 21, 2018
Prospective law school students coming straight from college should emphasize whatever experience they have, like internships.
How to Pick the Right Law School for Family Law, Child Advocacy Career
May 16, 2018
Prospective law students interested in this field should research schools with specialized training programs and clinics.
Think About Location When Choosing a Law School
April 23, 2018
A connection to the area can signal to a future employer that you're there to stay.
How to Offset Law School Costs With Outside Scholarships
April 16, 2018
Here's what students need to know about funds that don't come directly from law schools.
How to Overcome an LSAT Score Plateau
April 9, 2018
Understand why your score is not improving like it used to in previous weeks – and what you can do about it.
5 Reasons to Contact Law Schools After Applying
April 2, 2018
Make sure you're reaching out to a law school after application submission for a valid reason, like to arrange a campus visit.
How to Avoid Drafting Law School Letters of Recommendation
March 26, 2018
Here's what to do when someone asks you to write your letter of recommendation for law school.
An Overview of the Law School Application
March 20, 2018
Use this checklist when applying to law school to ensure you complete all application components.