Get Ready for the June LSAT!

It’s almost June LSAT time!  The June 2009 LSAT promises to be a particularly competitive one.  Many excellent undergraduates are riding out the bad job economy in the law school. 

Last year, in my capacity as a law school admissions counselor, I recommended four products for purchase for those looking for June LSAT prep books and practice tests.  I continue to recommend these resources only because they continue to help drive results for those that use them.  If you used a different tool that is not on this list, I really want to hear about it – but for now these are the books I recommend.

I think as long as you have the budget that you should buy all of these resources.  You’ll find that the Morrison Media’s LSAT Secrets is a great, quick and easy to understand view of the LSAT exam from 30,000 feet.  This resource will really prime the pump for further digging.  The Morrison Media LSAT Flashcards are cool because they help you avoid atudy fatigue.  Study fatigue sets in after pouring over the same materials and practice tests.  Flashcards break the routine and will be very effective in helping you squeak out a few more points on the LSAT with just a few minutes of practice everyday.  Finally, as your primary resource for in-depth LSAT practice, study and review – I recommend this book from Kaplan.  This book gives you official questions from the LSAT in its practice tests.  Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

The bottom line. Spend $100 bucks on all three, Give yourself 3-6 weeks to study and you will be amazed at the results.

For more information on the June LSAT visit LawSchoolReference.com

December LSAT Results

The December LSAT results are almost in.  January 5, 2009 is the official date for results given by LSAC. 

Having poured over the data from published sources, the scores of emails I received and the happenings on various LSAT discussion boards – it seems the test very much fit the mold of the last few years.  The logic games and reading comprehension were widely considered to be the most difficult parts of the December LSAT – while the silly writing sample and logical reasoning were considered the easiest.

This law school admissions cycle is shaping up to be fairly competitive as the economy continues to sour.  More and more graduating seniors are looking to ride out the bad economy in law school.  Typically, December LSAT takers are already on  their second trip around or procrastinating around taking the test in summer or in October.  If you fit into this category, you still may need last minute admissions help – alternatively, you can join the law school admissions insider newsletter that is published bi-weekly with tips and tricks for law school admissions.  If you’re score is less than what you hoped for (or less than what your top choice schools typically accept) – you’re going to need to write a killer application if you’re going to gain admission in this climate.

Last Minute LSAT

If you’re taking the December LSAT this weekend and you haven’t started studying –  – let’s face it – chances are you won’t be heading off to Harvard or Yale not unless, of course, you are a test taking, LSAT savant.  Either way, you can still do quite a bit to help your score out in the 11th hour before the exam.  The basic techniques and strategies needed to conquer the LSAT won’t take any college educated prospective law student very long to learn.  The LSAT, plain and simple, is a standardized test – as soon as you understand the silly logic that underpins the exam you will “unlock” a truly great LSAT score.  If you need last minute LSAT help–  here is one possible direction: http://law-school.tv/2008/12/lsat-minute-lsat-tips-and-last-minute-lsat-advice/

Good luck with the exam and your future career in the law!

170 LSAT

High scores, like a 170 lsat, don’t spell automatic admission to law school…

So, you scored a 170 on your LSAT this October?

First, congrats! You’re probably (rightly) thinking you will gain admission to one of the top law schools in the country! 
Even if you have a fantastic undergrad record, it will not be enough to overcome a low lsat score.

If you do have a low lsat score –  you’re going to need to get busy overcoming this score in your application.  But maybe – – your wondering how to make your application perfect or maybe even how to overcome a low or average undergraduate GPA?  If you’ve got lingering questions, you need to get busy as we’re in the thick of the law school application process right now! 

Seriously, don’t waste a minute.  Your law school application needs to be perfect. What constitutes a perfect application (in lieu of a 180 lsat and a 4.0 undergrad GPA):

1) Leveraging your work experience.  Tell the law school admissions officers why your work experience is more important than your academic record, or at least as in important.
2) Detailing how you overcame hardship.  Don’t pass on adding an addendum to your application detailing the hardships you’ve overcome.
3) Tout your diversity (race, religion, socio-economic background…whatever you’ve got!) in your personal statement and how this makes you a desirable applicant.   

If you still need help crafting the perfect law school admissions application, you’ll need Covert Tactics and Law School Secrets. These books teach you exactly, step by step how to overcome a less than stellar lsat by giving you insight into exactly what the law school admissions officer is looking for in your applications. They are highly recommended! Good luck! 

October LSAT

Well, we’re two weeks after the October LSAT! 

LSAT scores by email will be available on October 27

LSAT scores by snail mail will be available on November 3

So, cross you’re fingers.  I hope everyone does as well on the test as they possibly could have.

In the mean time, check out these law school admissions tips!

Law School Secrets

We’re getting ready to launch a whole new site on the law school admissions test.  I hate the LSAT so it will be painful to write about it every week – but- it needs to be done.  The LSAT, of course, does not measure your intelligence  – nor does it measure your ability to reason, process, think, etc. It’s a silly standardized test meant to keep certain people down.  This new site will be dedicated to blasting this test out of the water by giving example problems, hot tips, reviewing LSAT prep materials and the like.  Basically, we are going to teach you how to beat the test.  So, please stay tuned!

Georgia Law Schools

Georgia is one of the hottest places in the United States to attend law school these days. There are some obvious reasons like great weather and great schools that are drawing in law students from around the world. Also, Georgia is hot because there is a strong job market in Atlanta. It’s just gravy that the cost of living is really low in Georgia as well – well at least when compared with New York, Boston or San Francisco. Here are your choices for law schools in Georgia: Emory Law School, Mercer Law School, John Marshall Law School, Georgia State Law School and the University of Georgia Law School. If you’re attending any of these schools and have an opinion on them please drop in a comment.

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Law Schools in Georgia

check out this site for more information about some of the Georgia law schools. The site periodically posts reviews, application deadline information and more.

LSAT Prep: Getting It Done!

LSAT Prep is a tough a business.  Yet, if you are serious about improving your LSAT score you’ll need to carefully consider which LSAT prep course is right for you.

The course should be easy to get, relatively inexpensive and should have been well reviewed  by industry professionals.  Whether you’re looking for written LSAT prep materials or a more formalized course or class – this rules apply.

Personally. I believe one of the most effective LSAT prep programs is the one from Morrison Media.  Read this brief review right now for more information.

It helped me raise my score by over 10 points.  Be sure to check it out and remember thoroughly vet any course or prep materials you are about to spend your money on.  If you can’t find good things written about them on the net, chances are they aren’t that good.

Ace The October LSAT

Here is a great linik if you are interested in aceing the October LSAT:

http://law-school.tv/2008/08/which-lsat-prep-courses/

The application due date to register to sit for the October LSAT has already passed. If you’re interested in taking the next LSAT exam, you should start preparing for it. Check this out: It will give you some study suggestions:

http://lawschoolreference.com/october_2008_lsat_law_school_discussion.html

Law School Bookstore

Are you thinking about buying books from the law school bookstore?  Before you spend a dime check out the link in the first sentence in this post and begin to consider alternative ways to buy your books!