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Comparing Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP) for Law Schools
This quick guide offers a broad overview of different types of LRAPs and how they work, so you know how to compare them and make the best choice for your circumstances.

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
23 hours ago5 min read


Choosing Law Schools: ABA Disclosures, Data, & Why Rankings Aren’t Everything
Rankings alone simply feed into the myth of law school prestige and leave out a ton of data that can help you choose the law schools which are the best fit for you. You can use the full data provided in the USNWR to guide you and start your search, but you need to dig deeper to get the whole picture.

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Sep 164 min read


Choosing Law Schools: Should You Apply Early Decision?
As you've been researching law schools, you've likely come upon discussions of early decision (ED) programs. An early decision program is a process that some law schools offer to attract top students in an incoming cohort. You submit your application early. The law school quickly reviews your application. In exchange, you promise to withdraw all other law school applications if they accept you. If a law school accepts you in the early decision process, you must enroll or choo

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Sep 94 min read


What to Avoid in Your Law School Essays
Your law school personal statement is one of the main places in the application that you get to directly talk to admissions and let them know who you are, and that is a space that you need to be taking advantage of

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Sep 27 min read


Setting the Tone for Your Law School Addendum
By Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director & Founder Demystifying Law School Addenda: How to Explain the Unexplainable Navigating the intricacies of a law school application can be daunting, especially when encountering aspects of your academic or personal history that might raise eyebrows. One crucial element I've come to understand is the addendum—a piece of writing that allows applicants like you to address anything from a lower GPA to disciplinary action. But how exactly sh

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Aug 263 min read


Applying Early Decision? These Law Schools Have a Scholarship for That!
While there are many factors that go into making the decision to apply Early Decision, we want to call your attention to ways that Early Decision can be financially feasible for you.

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Aug 192 min read


Crafting a Compelling Personal Statement for T14 Law Schools
Admissions committees are looking for depth in your reasoning. They want to see that your decision to pursue a legal education isn’t spontaneous, but rather a thoughtful conclusion based on your experiences.

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Aug 123 min read


Brainstorming for Your Law School Application Essays
Today's blog post is all about one of the most crucial aspects of your law school application: brainstorming for your essays. Brainstorming for your law school application essays can be a daunting task, but it’s also an exciting opportunity to showcase your unique story. While the process can be lengthy and might even span days, today I’ll share some essential tips to get you started. Remember, if you have any follow-up questions, feel free to submit them on our platform. we

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Aug 53 min read


Guide for Applying to Law School—Need-Based Financial Aid
Don't let your socioeconomic background deter you from achieving your goals. Below we offer a quick guide to applying for need-based aid to attend law school, including timelines you need to follow, what factors influence your eligibility for need-based financial aid, and an overview of the forms you need to fill out for your application.

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Jul 305 min read


Getting Started: Law School Admission Cheat Sheet
This blog post can act as your cheat sheet as you enter the law school world! If there is anything you think we’re missing from this list, don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll be more than happy to help you out.

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Jul 246 min read


Is the September LSAT too Late?
People have finally gotten the memo that you need to apply to law school earlier, but where does that leave you if you have a lower LSAT score? If you are worried about taking the August or September LSAT, let’s talk about where that puts you in the law school application process. First off, let me just say that it is completely fine to take the August or September LSAT if you need to. You need to prioritize taking the LSAT when you’re ready for the LSAT. If taking it in A

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Jul 174 min read


How to Get Fee Waivers for Law School Applications
How do you apply to law school for free? Applying to law school can be very expensive, and you might not realize that there are ways to get your law school application fees waived.

Barrier Breakers® Law School Admissions Advising
Jul 96 min read
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