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It’s time for a practical and contemporary guide to everything law school.  When I was applying to law schools and preparing for law school once I got in, I read some of the available law school prep books.  I have since skimmed through a few more.  In my view, they all were (and are) of little assistance.  They are not practical enough and, while they might provide some insight into law school, they don't help you do well. And they certainly don't help you get a job.

This resource aims to provide practical advice and guidance on the entire law school process (except the LSAT).  It will help you make an informed decision about going to law school.  If you apply to law school, get accepted, and decide to attend, it will help you through the three years and will help you get a job.

During law school, I developed highly successful study tactics and a writing style that resulted in strong papers. I also learned how to submit a strong job application and how to interview well. In keeping with lawyers' compulsion to give unsolicited advice, I want to teach you how to do the same.

There are ways to be successful, and I want to make it possible for more people, with less stress and fuss. Here are the topics covered by this course:

1. Should you even go to law school? This post will first help you decide whether or not you should even go to law school and pursue a career in law. It will set out some of the reasons you may or may not enjoy law school and the practice of law.  If you like what you read in this post, you can consider purchasing access to other resources.
2. How to successfully apply to law school. If you decide that law is the (or a) career for you, my materials will help guide you through the law school application process and help you submit a strong application. By just providing your email, you will get access to the Get into law school materials.
3. What happens in each year of law school and how do you do well? These materials provide an outline of the three years of law school. They teach you how to take notes, write exams, and write papers. The materials also outline the extracurricular programs in which you may wish to participate. Subscribe to the Ace Law School tier and you will get access to these materials.
4. How to get a job. Because the whole point of going to law school is to get a great job in law, these materials will teach you how to write a great resume and cover letter and how to interview well. As an added option, you can send in your resume and cover letter to receive a detailed edit of each. Subscribe to the How to get a job tier and you will get access to these materials. Go to the Coaching and Career Help page to access career support, including for your resume and cover letter.