Admissible: A Look Inside Law School Admissions

Senior Director of Judicial Clerkships Ruth Payne ’02 offers insight into how UVA Law students and alumni continue to break records when it comes to securing judicial clerkships. Payne breaks down the application process, details the support and guidance provided by faculty and staff, and shares why keeping an open mind may be the key to landing one of these prestigious opportunities.

Listen to a preview of the second season of the Admissible podcast, hosted by UVA Law admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08. On tap for this season, learn about clerkships, the classroom experience at UVA Law, how to make your decision about which law school to attend, what to do if you are waitlisted, and more.

Directors of Admissions Katie Delsandro ’12 and Rosanne Ibanez (Col ’08) join Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 to break down the biggest takeaways at this halfway point of the 2022-23 law school admission cycle. They share what they’ve been excited about, what they’ve been noticing in admissions interviews, tips for communicating with admissions offices throughout the application process and more.

You’ve probably heard about the Innocence Project’s work on the news and in other podcasts like “Serial.” On this episode, 2L Casey Schmidt shares what it’s like to actually work in the Innocence Project Clinic, and what you can expect from UVA Law’s 24 clinics generally, including the benefits of hands-on legal work.

UVA Law Dean of Students Sarah Davies offers advice on how law students can prioritize their mental health while in school, and explains why the trait of resilience is critical for future lawyers to possess. In addition to detailing the various mental health and wellness resources available at UVA Law, Dean Davies recounts stories from her own journey to law school, legal practice, and higher educ...

J.D./MBA candidate Peter Lee Hamilton ’24 shares his story of pursuing a dual degree at UVA Law and UVA’s Darden School of Business. From navigating the application processes to balancing coursework with job recruiting, this episode covers what applicants and students interested in a dual degree need to know.

Host Natalie Blazer ’08, head of the UVA Law Admissions Office, recaps the season so far for listeners, from episodes on LSAT strategies to how to finance law school, and offers a glimpse into topics to come.

Assistant Dean of Financial Aid Jennifer Hulvey lends her expertise on the momentous task of financing a legal education. From loans to scholarships to payment plans and counseling, learn how UVA Law’s personalized support helps its community to make smart financial decisions without undue stress.

With the help of her UVA Law teammates — Associate Director of Admissions Emily Cockrell and Assistant Director of Admissions Sierra Shelton — Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 dispels some common myths about what really happens after an applicant hits “submit” on their law school application. The team also shares what they wish they saw more — and less — of from law school applicants.

Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 talks with first-year UVA Law student Tessa Morrison about visiting law schools from the view of a prospective student and the Admissions Office’s Kailey Boatright offers tips on enhancing your visiting experience.

UVA Law student Sebastian Van Bastelaer ’24, who took the LSAT (twice) and the GRE, discusses taking standardized tests and his strategy for explaining his testing history, as well as the overall application process.

A new podcast hosted by Natalie Blazer ’08, admissions dean at the University of Virginia School of Law, aims to answer law school applicants’ burning questions and give a taste of what life is like at one of the nation’s leading law schools.