Ava DuVernay’s Netflix miniseries When They See Us chronicling the 1989 Central Park jogger rape that resulted in five Harlem teens’wrongful conviction – Korey Wise, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana – never shies away from telling its audience the entire truth. Fairstein served as head of Manhattan’s Sex Crimes Division during this case and plays an essential role. […]

Before classes begin, complete enrollment tasks such as submitting transcripts and immunization records for review and making sure any existing education loans have been put in law school deferment status. Read commercial outlines or hornbooks for each class you are taking, especially required first-year courses such as criminal law, property, legal research and writing, etc. Consider joining a study group […]

Your “Why Law School” essay is an integral component of your application for admissions; don’t allow its success to falter due to poor planning or writing style. Perform some research. Explore what makes each school distinctive, as well as their programs’ compatibility with your academic interests, future ambitions, and social engagement preferences. Focus on Your Personal Strengths Writing your personal […]

Law schools tend to give preference to applicants who exhibit a diverse background. This means taking part in extracurricular activities and holding leadership roles within these organizations. Admissions committees also evaluate other characteristics, such as undergraduate GPA, LSAT score and personal statements written by applicants. A strong personal statement allows admissions officers to understand how closely an applicant ties his […]