The 7Sage Admissions Podcast - Next Stop: Law School

As mid-May approaches, Tajira McCoy hosts her latest roundtable with law school admissions leaders from around the country. With law schools receiving the highest number of applications in over a decade, our panelists dive into all matter of questions related to last minute applications, waitlists, holds, and reapplying. If you're on a waitlist, is it advisable to visit the school in question?...

With initial deposit deadlines in the rearview mirror, Reyes Aguilar (a fellow 7Sage admissions consultant) joins us to talk about all things related to the waitlist - why do schools have them, how do they select students from them, and what can you do to navigate them? And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.

7Sage consultant Pauline Syrnik joins us to discuss her background as a lawyer working in the public interest and government spheres. How did she get into this line of work, what keeps her moving forward, and - no big deal - what are the financial realities really like in this area of the law. All that, more, and some admissions headlines! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT...

Tajira McCoy hosts our latest “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. As the admissions cycle heads into spring and deposit deadlines loom, our deans field a number of questions about waitlists, holds, but also how they are managing a historic increase in national applications. What should students do if they’re on a waitlist? How about if they a...

Sam Kwak and Sam Riley - fellow 7Sage admissions consultants - join us to pull back the curtain on how law schools develop their scholarship models. What factors do Financial Aid and Admissions consider when building their scholarship models and how can those change over the course of the year? Is a scholarship model more like Scrooge McDuck's money bin, writing coupons, or both? What's th...

Tajira McCoy hosts our latest “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. This discussion was recorded just as the calendar was flipping from February to March, and as we quickly approach the end of the admissions cycle, a few categories of questions are on admitted students’ minds: financial aid, scholarships, and reconsiderations. Remember that for...

With decision letters flying and admitted student visit programs on the horizon, we do a vibe check with Michael - a current 2L at Fordham Law. What are some of the strengths of Fordham Law from the student perspective? What's the community like? And, of course, what in the world is a "Fordham"? All that and some headlines in this week's episode of the 7Sage admissions podcast. A...

While it's the middle of application reading season, some of our listeners are current undergrads who are gearing up to apply in the future. So we catch up with Kamil Brown (7Sage admissions consultant and Director of Admissions at Boston College Law School) after a long day of reading applications to ask him how things are going. While he's fresh from time spent at his computer screen, wh...

Sam Riley hosts our monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. It's January which means it's the middle of file reading season, application deadlines are approaching, schools are issuing scholarships, and everyone involved - applicants and admissions officers - are trying to keep up. Our deans give students an update on the admission...

We chat with Dr. Sam Riley (7Sage admissions consultant and former admissions and financial aid staff member at UT Austin Law) about being how being in-state or out-of-state can affect chances of admission, scholarship, and a school’s strategy. We follow that up with a check on the headlines. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at...

As we're nearing the halfway point of the admissions cycle, one question remains - "So ... what do I do now ?" Whether you're still waiting to submit applications or have gotten a few decisions back already, we'll walk you through some action points you can take in the coming weeks. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com...

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers now solidly in file reviewing-mode, we check in on what they’re seeing out there - what’s happening with national application numbers, how is that affecting schools’ strategies, how does this affect the timeline on which you should apply, and so much more!...

You’ve spent weeks brainstorming, drafting, editing, refining, and finishing your law school application materials. You finally click “Submit” on LSAC’s website ... and then what? In this episode, we’ll walk you through the ins-and-outs of the next steps in your application's journey - from processing, to assigning to a reader, to how admissions officers review your documents, and more. And rememb...

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers wrapping up their recruitment season, we now turn to file reading questions - how honest and thorough do you have to be when answering character & fitness questions (and why it is always a good idea to call the state bar examiners, too!), when is it ap...

It’s the end of October and we’re checking in on how the law school admissions cycle is going thus far (and it’s been busy!). But while we’re still early in the cycle, we also chat about Early Decision - what is it and when can it make sense for you? And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers in the midst of traveling to law fairs and meeting prospective students, the focus of the conversation is on all things related to submitting your application - do you need to tailor personal statements to each school, what’s the difference between a diversity statem...

Right now, you're applying. Trying to figure out how each school is different can be a challenge. So we check in with a current Duke Law student to get a lay of the land.  From the things that are going well (community, job outcomes), the things that can be improved (interview bidding), and the things beyond your wildest dreams (a puppy kindergarten?!) and everything in between. And remember that...

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different directors/deans of admission. With applications having just opened, the focus of the conversation is on all things related to the app process - changes to writing prompts, the best time to apply, Early Decision versus Regular Decision, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and...

We’re making a list and checking it twice! With applications open, we're offering some tips and tricks on how to make an app list that works for you both personally and strategically.   And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Join the 7Sage admissions consulting staff for a panel discussion on applying to top law schools! From supplemental statements, to interviews, to early decision, the panel covers the ins-and-outs of applying to some of the most prestigious schools in the country. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Before diving into a few admissions headlines, we talk with Brigitte Suhr, 7Sage admissions consultant extraordinaire  and  practicing human/civil rights lawyer. Brigitte tells us about her experiences in this field and how pre-law students can prep now for work as human rights lawyers in the future. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check u...

It's obvious that  US News  rankings are a huge deal that law schools care about ... but do they really ? Joining us on this episode is Evan Didier, the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Wake Forest Law School, to discuss whether or not - or WHY - rankings affect how a law school approaches the admissions and enrollment process. We also dive into headlines regarding LSAT regist...

One of the trickier things to decide during a law school admissions journey is when and if to retake the LSAT. How do you balance your admissions goals, your application timeline, and your larger sanity? Joining us is Mary - a 7Sage alum - to talk about her journey through this very process.  And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at...

To take or not to take? That is the question! It's the eve of the LSAT and you're starting to get cold feet - should you still take the exam or cancel? 7Sage LSAT tutor Bailey Luber joins us to help flesh out the pros and cons of both sides.  And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com .

It's a great time of year to start your personal statement ... but how do you get rolling? Jonathan Gharraie, 7Sage writing consultant extraordinaire, joins us to discuss this very topic. And in our headlines section, we go over some of the most common waitlist myths that we receive from our consulting students. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school adm...