Complete Book Of Law Schools 2003 Edition

What makes the "Complete Book of Law Schools the leading law school guide? "ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE A CRUCIAL DECISION The law school you choose determines how you'll spend the next three years of your life and greatly influences how well you will do in the job market when you graduate. The "Complete Book of Law Schools gives you the lowdown on all ABA & CBA accredited schools in the United States and Canada. It also provides you with all the practical information you'll want when you apply: -What are the average GPA and LSAT scores of admitted students? -What is the student/faculty ratio? -What is the job placement rate for graduates? -How generous is each school's financial aid package? -Campus and e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, admissions deadlines, tuition, and more

Personal Statements That Scored Face it, a lot of students have great LSAT scores. The best way for you to stand out in a crowd of applicants to top law schools is to write an exceptional personal statement. This book puts you in the admissions pro's seat; we give you the intimate details-test scores, GPAs, demographic information, and of course, personal statements-of 34 law school hopefuls. Then we show you where they got in . . . and where they didn't-invaluable information when you're evaluating your own chances of admission to the most selective law schools in the land. 1. 34 real-life personal statements by students at Yale, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, Stanford, and more 2. Where they got in; where they didn't 2. Bonus section: Patented strategies for acing the Games section of the LSAT 4. Interviews with admissions officers at Boalt Hall, Duke, George Washington, Georgetown, and Northwestern Inside you'll find essays written for applications to the following law schools: Columbia Law School Cornell Law School Duke Law School Fordham Law School The George Washington University Law School Georgetown University Law Center Harvard Law School New York University School of Law Northwestern University School of Law Stanford Law School University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law University of California-Davis, School of Law University of Chicago Law School University of Colorado-Boulder, School of Law University of Michigan Law School University of Pennsylvania Law School University of Texas School of Law University of Virginia School of Law Vanderbilt University LawSchool Yale Law School

How are you going to pay for college? With the costs of college these days, financial aid isn't an option; it's a necessity. But how do you know you're getting everything you deserve? Eight Steps to Help Black Families Pay for College walks you through this daunting process. Inside you'll learn how to: -Get a handle on the financial aid process; learn about loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study programs -Approach financial aid with the right attitude and make debt work for you -Choose the right school-and understand how cost factors into college selection -Utilize long- and short-term strategies to get the maximum aid you need -Assess and respond to financial aid offers -Pay back loans responsibly You'll also gain insight into how the government and colleges determine your expected family contribution (EFC). As a bonus, you'll discover the role affirmative action plays in the admissions decision. We've even included real-life stories to help you avoid financial aid gaffes and pitfalls. Learn how to make informed action pay off now and in the long run so that one day you can give back to your alma mater and your community.

Have you ever thought about taking time off to ride your bike across the United States? conduct research in the Amazonian rain forest? work on a presidential campaign? build houses for the poor? Tens of thousands of students each year take a break before, or even during college to work, travel, volunteer, or do something just plain different. No matter what you may plan to do with your time away, Taking Time Off shows you how to make the most of it. Included are the inspiring stories of 26 students whose pursuits in their time away from school were fulfilling and enjoyable. You'll find practical advice on every aspect of planning a break, from researching your options and financing your leave to convincing your parents it's a worthy idea. This book's resources section also lists programs, jobs, and American and international organizations that can help you to plan your own time off.

There are more than 400 Commonwealth law schools, all having an entry within the latest edition of The Directory of Commonwealth Law Schools. Each entry includes full contact details, courses offered, law journals published and research centres. This edition has been thoroughly revised, updated and expanded to take account of changes over the last two years. This directory also contains full details of the activities of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association together with a section devoted to law in the Commonwealth. This includes copies of the major Commonwealth instruments and details of Commonwealth activities of particular interest to law teachers and practitioners, making it a valuable resource and reference work.

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