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We hear these questions again and again:  Should I cancel my LSAT score? Should I reschedule my test? Should I retake the LSAT? What if I’m unhappy with my LSAT score?  How do law schools view multiple LSAT scores? How do I know what the best score is for me? You’re not alone in trying to figure this stuff out.  In this segment, we talk with deans of admission from top law schools and with the premier test prep experts to get you the answers you need.

Guests:


William Hoye,  Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, Duke University School of Law
Sarah Zearfoss, Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions, Financial Planning, and Career Planning, University of Michigan Law School
Noah Teitelbaum, Executive Director of Academics, Manhattan Prep
Jeff Thomas, Director of Prelaw Programs, Kaplan Test Prep

Timing can be everything – especially on the LSAT.  Running out of time to answer questions is one of the most frustrating – and universal – problems test-takers face. The test is designed to challenge your ability to pace yourself and allocate time efficiently. If you find the clock is wreaking havoc with your ability to answer all the questions and answer them accurately, then listen in as our guests outline a plan to put you on pace to get everything done within the allotted time and give you the tools you’ll need to maximize the number of points you earn.

Guests:


Noah Teitelbaum, Manhattan LSAT, Executive Director, Academics
Glen Stohr, Kaplan Test Prep, Senior Manager for Content Development
Steve Schwartz, LSAT Tutor, Editor LSAT Blog
John Fowler, LSAT test-taker and Columbia Law School student

Steeped in books and theory, the traditional curriculum at most law schools hasn’t changed in decades. But the tighter job market is bringing changes – albeit a bit slowly.  Law firms, businesses, and the clients they serve, are demanding that more be done by law schools to train and prepare properly future lawyers while they are still in school.  What does this mean if you are a prospective law student? What should you be looking for to get the most innovative, practical and relevant law school experience?  We talk with law school deans, law professors and those on the front lines of developing new paths in law school to help bridge the gap from law school to law practice.

Guests:


Paul Schiff Berman, Dean and Robert Kramer Research Professor at Law, George Washington University Law School
William Henderson, Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow; Director, Center on the Global Legal Profession, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Nancy Rappoport,  Gordon Silver Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas William S. Boyd  School of Law
Patrick J. Lynch, Co-Founder & Policy Director, Law School Transparency

To get into a top law school, you need sky-high LSAT scores, a perfect GPA from an Ivy League school, fluency in five languages, a Nobel prize, and have public interest experience in a 3d world country. Well, not exactly.  Though it may seem that way, the top schools are not full of super heroes. They want to know who you are as a person, how you have overcome obstacles, and why you want that top-tier degree. Getting that prized acceptance letter from one of the best law schools can seem daunting, but with some great application advice, it is more attainable than you may think. After all, someone has to fill those classroom chairs. Why not you?

Guests:


Renee Post, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, The University of Pennsylvania Law School
Ann Perry, Associate Dean for Admissions, The University of Chicago Law School
Sarah Zearfoss, Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions, University of Michigan Law School
Chloe Reid, Associate Dean & Dean of Admissions, University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
Richard Montauk, Admissions Consultant & Author, How to Get Into the Top Law Schools

You’ve anguished and fretted over the LSAT, you’ve spent countless hours revising your personal statement, you’ve checked and re-checked all your optional essays, your bio and everything else that goes into perfecting your law school application.  You’re ready to press “send,” but once you do, what happens?  What goes on at the other end?  What do the people in the admissions office think about it? What would they tell you now, as you prepare to apply, if they could?  Listen in as we probe these questions.

Guests:


 Andy Cornblatt, Dean of Admissions, Georgetown Law School
Ann Perry, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, The University of Chicago Law School
Anne Richard, Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions, University of Virginia School of Law
Nancy Rapoport, The Gordon Silver Professor of Law, William S Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Not all law students are headed to Big Law firms.  More now than ever, students want to do public interest work, as they seek a rewarding, balanced life, where they feel they can make a difference. What does a career in public service really involve? Which law schools are leading the way with curriculum offerings and opportunities for students? What do you need to know about financing law school if you are thinking of a career in the public sector? Our experts help shine the spotlight on this career path.

Guests:


David Stern, Executive Director, Equal Justice Works
Luke Bierman, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, Northeastern University School of Law
Christina Jackson, Assistant Director, Public Interest Specialist at American University Washington College of Law
Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher, Fastweb.com and FinAid.org