Law and Literature: 10 Books to Read for Legal Inspiration

As any great lawyer or law professor will tell you, studying law is as much about the heart as it is about the mind. For years, law professors have woven works of literature into classes and seminars to tell the human stories behind each case. These stories provide the emotional …

 

A Yale Law grad on law school, the Constitution, and whether you should really get that J.D. (Part II)

Nick Pederson is a graduate of Yale Law School. He was gracious enough to answer some of our questions about law school, the legal field, and his current work. (Miss Part I of the interview? Check it out here.) Some students reading this blog are particularly interested in obtaining a …

 

A Yale Law grad on law school, the Constitution, and whether you should really get that J.D. (Part I)

Nick Pederson is a graduate of Yale Law School. He was gracious enough to answer some of our questions about law school, the legal field, and his current work. Look out for Part II of the interview next week! Why did you choose Yale Law School? The truth is Yale …

 

Law School News Roundup – Religion and Law School, Dorm Life, and Applying Early

This week’s roundup features articles on whether or not a school’s religious affiliation should dictate what relationships it has with other companies and organizations, how applying early may not be the right choice for everyone, and the importance of personal reputation. 1.

 

Law School News Roundup: Yale Law App Tips, Recommendations, and the Value of an Ivy J.D.

This week’s roundup highlights tips for your law school applications as well as personal LSAT prep stories. If you’re taking the October LSAT, relax, take a deep breath, and good luck! 1. Personal Statement Tips from Yale Law Read these essay tips from the Yale Law Admissions team in a …

 

Law School News Roundup by Knewton LSAT

One more week until the October LSAT!  This week’s roundup features articles with helpful tips for your law school applications.  If you’re still plugging away on that LSAT prep, good luck! 1. The Lawyers of the Forbes 400 The Am Law Daily picks out those on the Forbes 400 list …

 

Law School News Roundup by Knewton LSAT

Ready for law school? Whether you’re in the midst of your LSAT prep (check out our special cram course offer to get up to speed for the October test!) or already done with your applications, it can’t hurt to learn more about what’s going on in the legal field. Check …

 

The top 10 legal TV shows

Jonathan Bethune is a Content Developer at Knewton. The LSAT is only the first step in what all future legal eagles hope will be a grand career in law. But exactly what will that career look like? Will you be defending clients in court? Working for a big corporation? Prosecuting …

 

Law School News Roundup by Knewton LSAT

It doesn’t matter if you’re busy with LSAT prep, applying to law schools, or finding that summer paralegal position before putting together your law school applications. If you’re planning on a career in law, it’s important to stay in the know about legal news and the Knewton Law School News …

 

Law School News Roundup from Knewton LSAT

The October LSAT is less than one month away! Here is your weekly roundup of news from the legal world, from tips for LSAT prep to what you might expect once law school begins. 1. Resume Writing for Law School Applications In this U.S. News post, Ann Levine discusses how …