The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert

Book Synopsis: This book is about to become your go-to resource as you embark on your journey to law school. It contains everything you need to know to get into law school. This fifth edition of the bestselling law school admission guide provides the necessary information, concrete direction, and an insider's expertise as you begin to prepare your law school applications. Ann Levine brings 20 years of experience in law school admissions (as director of admissions for law schools and as a law school admission consultant) to provide advice including: writing the most effective law school personal statement and optional essays, how to use each part of the application to your advantage, how to explain weaknesses in your grades or LSAT scores, how to choose a law school, and how to get a scholarship to law school. Whether you're just learning what the LSAT is or you're about to submit your applications, stop what you're doing and let this book help you make good decisions throughout the process.

Topics include:

• How will law schools view my GPA, LSAT or GRE score, undergraduate school or major?
• How should I choose a law school?
• What should I write in my personal statement and diversity statement?
• How much will it hurt me to report problems with the law or honor code violations and how do I explain them?
• Should I share information about my learning disability?
• Is it bad to take the LSAT multiple times?
• What does it mean to be placed on a waiting list?
• Do I need work experience to get into law school?

The Law School Admission Game is the second best thing to having your own private admission consultant. Ms. Levine offers candid and tangible advice in an approachable way, using her open and encouraging (but brutally honest) approach. This book will prepare you to apply to law school successfully.