How to get into the top law schools

Description

Richard Montauk, a savvy admissions insider, demystifies the application process and provides the tools to ace every step. Based on interviews with dozens of admissions officers, Montauk delivers a candid view of what leading law schools look for in an applicant. He also gives applicants solid advice on developing marketing strategies, writing winning essays, maximizing financial aid, and assessing and upgrading credentials to better match that ideal profile.;Part I. Introducing law school. Why go to a top law school? -- Looking at law school -- How to choose the right school for you -- How to use the rankings -- The admissions process -- The application timetable -- College pre-law advising -- Part II. Applying to law school. Making the most of your credentials -- Marketing yourself -- Understanding your essay options -- Writing persuasive essays -- Recommendations -- Interviews -- Part III. On the road to law school. Responding to wait-listing, denial, and other disappointments -- Transfer and other options -- What to do once you are accepted -- How to get the most out of law school -- Financing your law degree -- Part IV. Application essay examples. Part I. Introducing law school. Why go to a top law school? -- Looking at law school -- How to choose the right school for you -- How to use the rankings -- The admissions process -- The application timetable -- College pre-law advising -- Part II. Applying to law school. Making the most of your credentials -- Marketing yourself -- Understanding your essay options -- Writing persuasive essays -- Recommendations -- Interviews -- Part III. On the road to law school. Responding to wait-listing, denial, and other disappointments -- Transfer and other options -- What to do once you are accepted -- How to get the most out of law school -- Financing your law degree -- Part IV. Application essay examples.