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2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings: 5 Key Takeaways from the Shake-Up
The 2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings have introduced some surprising shifts, with traditional powerhouses like Harvard and Columbia dropping in rank while schools like Vanderbilt and WashU climbed into the coveted T14. What’s behind these changes? While smaller class sizes and improved career outcomes seem to be playing a role—Boston College, for example, is sending nearly the same percentage of its class into BigLaw as Harvard—other factors are also influencing the ranking

Shana Ginsburg
May 93 min read
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The LSAT Boss Podcast is Back with Season 5!
The heart of the episode dives into how to write a truly compelling personal statement. Here’s the truth: this is not the time to play it safe or generic. We talked at length about how most students approach the personal statement the wrong way—by filtering, self-editing too early, or playing to what they think admissions committees want to hear.

Shana Ginsburg
Apr 113 min read
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The Trump Bump: Why Law School Applications Are Up 20% in 2025
In 2025, law schools across the United States have experienced a remarkable 20% surge in applications. This phenomenon, dubbed the "Trump...

Shana Ginsburg
Mar 312 min read
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Thinking of Attending an HBCU? Here Are the Benefits
HBCUs offer unique benefits that go beyond education, creating a profound impact on students' professional and personal lives

Shana Ginsburg
Feb 283 min read
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3.1 GPA and 157 LSAT: How Hard is it to Get Into a Good Law School?
We challenge you to put in a concerted effort to deal with the movable pieces you can control in your application. Don’t self-reject- apply!

Shana Ginsburg
Feb 255 min read
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A Strategic Guide to Planning your Pre-Law Journey
LSAT prep and the law school application process is a multifaceted endeavor that demands strategic foresight and meticulous preparation....

Shana Ginsburg
Jan 232 min read
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Yes, Admissions Officers Will Notice if You Don’t Submit an LSAT score
In recent times, the LSAT has experienced shifts in its role within the law school admissions process. While some schools have made the...

Shana Ginsburg
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Letters of Recommendation: Proving Your Law School Readiness
When requesting a letter of recommendation for law school, it’s essential to ensure that your recommenders can speak to specific traits...

Shana Ginsburg
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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The Six ABA-Accredited HBCU Law Schools
Since their inception, HBCUs have been bastions of learning and opportunity for African American students. Their law schools, albeit...

Shana Ginsburg
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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The Impact of Past Violations on Your Law School Application
Introduction: Navigating the law school application process can be daunting, especially for those with past infractions or violations...

Shana Ginsburg
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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Why it’s Worth Applying to Law School in April
Are you thinking of throwing in the towel on your plans to start law school this fall just because you’ve been told it’s too late in the cyc

Shana Ginsburg
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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The Truth about “Splitters” in Law School Admissions
Are you dreaming of attending law school but worried that your past academic performance may hold you back? It's time to bust that myth!

Shana Ginsburg
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Navigating Character and Fitness Statements: Understanding Violations and Their Impact
As you prepare to apply to law school, it's important to understand the significance of character and fitness statements. This section of yo

Shana Ginsburg
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Top 10 Part Time Law Programs for Working Professionals
Today, we're diving into the world of part-time law programs. These programs offer a unique opportunity for working professionals to pursue

Shana Ginsburg
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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From BigLaw to In-House Counsel: Navigating your Legal Career Options
Are you interested in pursuing a career in law, but not quite sure what type of lawyer you want to be?
There are a variety of options for

Shana Ginsburg
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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The Law School Application Pie Chart
Happy August! We are excited to wrap up this summer with a new and improved website, new instructors, and a growing admissions service....

Shana Ginsburg
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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When a Free Ride to Law School Isn’t Necessarily the Best Choice
Depending on what kind of legal work you intend to do, and how concerned you are about passing the bar, you can see how these job-readine

Shana Ginsburg
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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8 Reasons to Apply to a Law School, Beyond Rank
Do you know how to explain to a law school why it's right for you? To do this, I recommend looking beyond the data (rankings, bar...

Shana Ginsburg
May 3, 20221 min read
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3 Ways to Develop a Fresh Personal Statement Without Ignoring Your Past
Most personal statements I help students with relate to issues that were raised or experienced during their formative years. Recently,...

Shana Ginsburg
Feb 14, 20225 min read
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