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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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Making Wise Choices: Law School Admissions, Gap Years, and Building Resilience
Nearly 80% of Harvard Law School’s first-year class consists of nontraditional students, entering with professional clarity and experience.

Shana Ginsburg
Feb 184 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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The Journey of the Nontraditional Law Student
The landscape of legal education is changing, and with it, so is the face of the typical law student. No longer are law schools populated...

Shana Ginsburg
May 29, 20243 min read
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The Top 10 ABA-Accredited Online Law Programs
Introducing Ginsburg’s rankings for the top 10 online law school programs! We couldn’t find rankings that didn’t include Masters...

Shana Ginsburg
May 14, 20242 min read
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Exposing the Crucial Role of Constitutional Rights in Schools
As an education attorney, I have always been fascinated by the interdisciplinary study of constitutional law with educational law. It’s...

Shana Ginsburg
May 3, 20242 min read
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Navigating LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS): 10 FAQs Answered
If you’re considering applying to law school, you may have come across the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) Credential Assembly...

Shana Ginsburg
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Path to Law School: The Importance of Pre-Law Advising
In the United States, there are approximately 4,000 colleges and universities, yet only a fraction of them have dedicated pre-law societies.

Shana Ginsburg
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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The Power of Privacy: Why You Don’t Have to Share Every Detail of your Law School Journey.
Even though the ADA effectively prohibits institutions like the LSAC from disclosing accommodations info, friends and family talk.

Shana Ginsburg
Apr 1, 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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Acing the Law School Interview: 6 Essential Tips for Success
Entering law school is an exciting and challenging time in a student's life, and as a prospective law student, you want to make sure that...

Shana Ginsburg
Feb 7, 20243 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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