Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have college and law school admissions consultant Sydney Montgomery with us to talk all about law school admissions.
In this episode we discuss:
- Sydney’s background and her work in admissions consulting
- What problems do people consistently run into during admissions?
- What unique challenges do first-generation law students face, and how can they overcome them?
- How to find out more about life as a lawyer if you’re thinking of applying to law school
- What should you write in your personal statement?
- Is it worth it to pay full price for law school?
- Does it matter where your law school is located?
- Approaching your undergrad professors about letters of recommendation
- Communicating with schools if you’re on their waitlist
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Resources:
- Start Law School Right
- S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting
- Break Into Law School podcast
- Navigating Law School Admissions podcast
- Headspace
- InsightTimer
- Podcast Episode 119: Navigating the Law School Application Process (with Admission Logic)
- Podcast Episode 210: Using Mindfulness Practices as a Law Student
- Podcast Episode 246: Influence of the LSAT on the Law School Admission Process (with Shirag Shemmassian)
- Podcast Episode 256: Tips for Applying to Law School (w/Anna Ivey)
- Podcast Episode 303: What’s New with the LSAT (w/Steve Schwartz)
- Podcast Episode 335: Things to Consider If You’re on a Law School Waitlist (w/Anna Ivey)
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