Author: Evan Jones

The idea for this post came from another blog, but I wanted to share my thoughts about some smart things to do when you start law school. Law school is a fresh start, and you can improve yourself and your habits to make 1L year a lot easier. 1. Behave At Least Halfway Like An Adult Yes, dancing on the bar was a socially sound decision in undergrad. In law school, do too much acting out right when you start the first term, and you’ll get a reputation that it takes until 3L year to repair. Take it from someone…

I just interviewed Ann Levine, Esq., law school admission consultant at LawSchoolExpert.com, and the former director of admissions for ABA-approved law schools. She is one of the most recognized experts in law school admissions. Her well-known book, The Law School Admission Game, has recently undergone a total transformation for a second, 2013 edition

SHOULD YOU TAKE A YEAR (OR MORE) OFF BEFORE LAW SCHOOL? I bet many of the 0Ls happening upon this page will be wondering if there is some admissions advantage to be wrung from going straight to law school, or alternatively, from taking some time off and doing something to boost your resume. I understand this thinking- that is how most future law students think. I’m here to tell you that whether you take a year off is not, by itself, going to make or break you. So instead of thinking like a future lawyer, think instead about what you…