From The New York Times:
THE SEARCH: Writing a Résumé That Shouts ‘Hire Me’
An effective résumé is clear, concise and relevant to the job you want.
http://s.nyt.com/u/hVz
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Discoverlaw.org Event at UCI on Monday, March 1 from 3-6 pm
Make sure to RSVP for the Discoverlaw.org Diversity Presentation at UCI on Monday, March 1 from 3-6pm. RSVP with Asst. Director Bill Yoo at byoo@law.whittier.edu!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
How many letters of recommendation are enough?
The general rule of thumb is that when a school requires two letters of recommendation (LOR), then who you decide to write the LOR should be determined by how long you have been out of your undergraduate college.
For example, if you just recently graduated (1-2 years out) then the Admissions Committee will probably expect that both the LOR's come from a professor at your undergrad.
If however, you graduated more than 2 years ago, then you should try to have 1 LOR from a professor and then 1 LOR from an employer.
These guidelines are general at best and when you have questions where your situation doesn't fall into the above examples, you should contact the Admissions Office for further counseling.
For example, if you just recently graduated (1-2 years out) then the Admissions Committee will probably expect that both the LOR's come from a professor at your undergrad.
If however, you graduated more than 2 years ago, then you should try to have 1 LOR from a professor and then 1 LOR from an employer.
These guidelines are general at best and when you have questions where your situation doesn't fall into the above examples, you should contact the Admissions Office for further counseling.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Rolling Admission
Many people continue to believe that we have an application deadline of March 15th. March 15th is simply a "priority" deadline for financial aid. Because we are on rolling admission, it is better to get your application in earlier rather than later because there is only so much financial aid/merit based scholarships and the longer you wait, the less money you may be offered.
So the bottom line is...don't wait! Apply early and if you can't get your application in by March 15th, get it in as soon as you can.
We accept applications all the way up until July!
So the bottom line is...don't wait! Apply early and if you can't get your application in by March 15th, get it in as soon as you can.
We accept applications all the way up until July!
Friday, February 12, 2010
What do I have to write to get admitted?
What do I have to write to get admitted?
Many students often ask what they should write about for their personal statement. To answer that question, you really have to think about whom you are writing to and how do you think they will react to it.
The Admissions Committee is a group of faculty who teach 1st, 2nd and 3rd year classes. They are on the “look out” for a personal statement that is well written, free of grammatical errors and is logically ordered. Because of the 1000’s of applications received each year, it is impossible for us to grant an interview for each candidate so the only way the Admissions Committee can know “who you are” is by the written submissions in your application.
Remember that the Admissions Committee is trying to put together a first year class of individuals from various backgrounds and considers dozens of different factors including academic achievement, logical and reading aptitude, work experience, socio-economic diversity, etc. Therefore, think about what you “bring to the table” and focus your attention on writing something that explains who you are and what kind of student you will be if admitted.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Accurate Law School Data?
Believe it or not there are websites that have accurate data on law schools.
Check out the ABA Guides through www.LSAC.org or www.admissionsdean.com. And when in doubt, contact the school directly. That's what the Admissions Office is here for!
Check out the ABA Guides through www.LSAC.org or www.admissionsdean.com. And when in doubt, contact the school directly. That's what the Admissions Office is here for!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Check out Law School Podcaster!
If you have an ipod or iphone, then you should check out Law School Podcaster.
They offer FREE quality podcasts on a variety of topics like Financing your JD or How to Create a Killer Application or The LSAT.
Online Presence
Be careful what you put on the web!
More and more employers are researching who you are, what you have done and using the internet to do it. Check out the NY Times article below:
More and more employers are researching who you are, what you have done and using the internet to do it. Check out the NY Times article below:
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