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Julia Gourary

About Julia Gourary

Julia is an incoming 1L at NYU School of Law. She received her B.A. in Art History from Yale University, where she graduated magna cum laude in December 2021. In addition to writing for Law School Toolbox, she currently works as an LSAT tutor. In her spare time, she enjoys reading novels, doing yoga, and binge-watching reality TV.

How to Get Strong Law School Recommendations

August 10, 2022 By Julia Gourary Leave a Comment

How to Get Strong Law School RecommendationsRecommendation letters, in addition to your personal statement and resume, are a vital part of the qualitative portion of your law school application. You may have aced the LSAT, scored great grades, and written killer essays, but recommendation letters are required for a reason. Your recommendations give schools a sense of whether you have displayed the skills and qualities needed to thrive in law school and be a great lawyer, from the ability to write and speak well to analytical and critical thinking skills to emotional maturity and good character.

It might seem like your recommendations are a portion of your application that is out of your control, in your recommenders’ hands rather than your own. And while this is true to some extent, there are several things you can—and should—do to ensure you get the strongest possible letters. [Read more…] about How to Get Strong Law School Recommendations

So You Want to go to Law School. What Should You Do Next?

July 27, 2022 By Julia Gourary Leave a Comment

So You Want to go to Law School. What Should You Do Next?Deciding you want to go to law school, whether you’re still in college, a few years out, or well into your career, is a huge moment. Maybe you’ve always known you wanted to be a lawyer, or maybe you’re just discovering law as a potential career. Either way, once you’ve determined that you’d like to start the process of applying to law school, you might be wondering where to begin.

All the different aspects of applying to law school, from figuring out a timeline to preparing for and taking the LSAT to putting together a standout application, can seem overwhelming. Here, I outline what to do next once you decide law school is your next step. [Read more…] about So You Want to go to Law School. What Should You Do Next?

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How to Get Strong Law School Recommendations

How to Get Strong Law School Recommendations

Recommendation letters, in addition to your personal statement and resume, are a vital part of the qualitative portion of your law school application. … Read More about How to Get Strong Law School Recommendations

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Podcast Episode 353: Tips for a Successful Callback Interview (w/Sadie Jones)

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Podcast Episode 352: Listen and Learn — Best Evidence Rule

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're focusing on an important topic in Evidence – the Best Evidence Rule, which requires a … Read More about Podcast Episode 352: Listen and Learn — Best Evidence Rule

So You Want to go to Law School. What Should You Do Next?

So You Want to go to Law School. What Should You Do Next?

Deciding you want to go to law school, whether you’re still in college, a few years out, or well into your career, is a huge moment. Maybe you’ve … Read More about So You Want to go to Law School. What Should You Do Next?

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