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Graduate School Resources: Law School

Should I Go to Law School?

18 Questions to Ask Before Heading to Law School - U.S. News & World Report
Was Law School Worth It? - Attorney at Work
Should I Go To Law School - LSAT Center
The Verdict: Should You Go To Law School? - The Muse

Which Law School is Right for Me?

Choosing a Law School - Law School Admission Council
The Top Four Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School - ABA for Law Students
7 Steps to Choosing the Best Law School for You - PreLaw (National Jurist)

Additional Resources

Law School - ThoughtCo.
Resources to help you apply to and succeed in law school.
Applying to Law School - U.S. News & World Report
Articles on choosing a law school, studying for LSAT, and submitting an application. Click here for rankings.
Applying to Law School - Law School Admission Center
Information on choosing a law program, steps to apply, and how to pay for it.

How Do I Register for the LSAT?

Register for the LSAT - Law School Admissions Center
Registration link, plus Information on cost and accommodations.

LSAT Advice

4 LSAT Test Myths Holding You Back - Princeton Review (requires free account for full access)
LSAT Test Prep - ThoughtCo.
Official LSAT Prep - Khan Academy
Taking the LSAT - Law School Admission Council

Paying for Law School

Finding Money

ABA Scholarships - American Bar Association
American Association for Justice - Law Students - Scroll down for scholarships
Law School Scholarships - Law School Admission Council - Scroll down for scholarships for diverse applicants
NAPABA Law Foundation - Scholarships for students who commit to serving the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders
Representing Real People Scholarship - Patrick Malone & Associates
Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness - American Bar Association

See also: Paying for Grad School box on General tab

Advice

17 Ways to Get Financially Ready for Law School - U.S. News & World Report
How to Pay for Law School - NerdWallet
Paying for Law School - Law School Admission Council
Paying for Law School - U.S. News & World Report

Recommended Books

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Smartest Prep by Pratheep Sevanthinathan
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Publication Date: 2013

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The Law of Law School: The Essential Guide for First-Year Law Students by Andrew G Ferguson and Jonathan Newton
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ISBN: 1479801615

Publication Date: 2020

A guide to navigating the expectations, challenges, and secrets to first-year success. Covers topics such as exams, classroom expectations, outlining, case briefing, professors, and mental health, breaking them down into the rules that form the hidden law of law school.