How to choose the right law schools to apply to
You’ve decided that law school is your next step. But, there are approximately 200 accredited law schools in the US. How do you choose which schools to apply to? Many applicants want to apply to only the top schools, as ranked by US News and World Report rankings or a similar organization. The methodology of […]
How to Prepare for Law School During Your First Years in College
We often talk to young undergrads who want to know our secret formula for success – should they join 15 clubs in college? Major in Philosophy to demonstrate logical thinking and writing skills? Take that prestigious internship on Capitol Hill? Study abroad to learn a second language? The right response to all these questions […]

Ghosts, goblins and law school admissions @ the PAD conference
On Halloween and through this past weekend, Admit Advantage was fortunate to be a sponsor for the Phi Alpha Delta conference. Phi Alpha Delta is a law fraternity that provides guidance, mentorship, and resources to help students interested in law. While the focus of this conference, in the Washington D.C. area, was for the pre-law […]
Admit Advantage Presentation for the Columbia Pre-Law Society
We had a great time speaking on campus with the Columbia University Pre-Law Society last week.
Dealing with Negatives on Your Law School Application
We were excited to be invited to contribute to PowerScore’s 2014 Law School Admissions Guide. The below article is reprinted from there. You can order your own copy of the entire guide at http://info.powerscore.com/law-school-admissions-guide. You’ve taken the LSAT, registered with LSAC, talked with your professors about letters of recommendation, and now you are ready to […]
Ask a Law School Admissions Expert (reprinted from Varsity Tutors)
Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Christina Taber-Kewene attended Stanford University and Columbia Law School, in addition to working for 10 years in New York City and Europe as a commercial litigator. She has been published extensively on the topics of extra-territorial jurisdiction, discovery of evidence outside […]
Interview with Michelle Mumford, Assistant Dean of Admissions at BYU Law School
AA: Dean Mumford, thank you so much for your time in giving this interview. First, can you tell us what sets BYU law school apart from other law schools? MM: BYU Law School is definitely unique for a variety of reasons. We are consistently ranked a top value law school – one of the few […]
Ask a Law School Admissions Expert: Andrea Kilpatrick
Note – this is a reprinted interview we conducted with our partner, Varsity Tutors. VT: How much time should be set aside to adequately prepare for and complete a Law School application? Andrea: The time dedicated to completing an application varies by student. For most applicants, we suggest beginning the process a couple of […]