Helpful Advice

Hillary Mantis is a consultant to pre-law students, law students and lawyers. She is the Pre-law Advisor at Fordham University, the former Director of Career Services at Fordham University School of Law and the author of Alternative Careers for Lawyers. She can be reached at altcareer@aol.com.


I think I want to go to law school

Find out what you should be doing, now that you've decided to take on law school

How to compensate for a less than stellar LSAT score

If you look at the big picture, there are other factors that can help you

Should you take time off before law school?

There are many good reasons to take time off before law school if you are not sure, or not ready

7 ways to choose the best law school for you

What to know about yourself and your potential school while the search is underway

The Extraordinary Applications

Law school insiders grant your wish and offer tips on how to get your app to stand out above the rest

Evaluating applicants

New study confirms that law school administrators check social networking sites of potential students

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