The 7Sage Admissions Podcast - Next Stop: Law School

Sam Riley hosts our monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. It's January which means it's the middle of file reading season, application deadlines are approaching, schools are issuing scholarships, and everyone involved - applicants and admissions officers - are trying to keep up. Our deans give students an update on the admissions season thus far and cover a range of questions about pending LSATs, upcoming deadlines, waitlists, transfer strategies, and much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

We chat with Dr. Sam Riley (7Sage admissions consultant and former admissions and financial aid staff member at UT Austin Law) about being how being in-state or out-of-state can affect chances of admission, scholarship, and a school’s strategy. We follow that up with a check on the headlines. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

As we're nearing the halfway point of the admissions cycle, one question remains - "So ... what do I do now?" Whether you're still waiting to submit applications or have gotten a few decisions back already, we'll walk you through some action points you can take in the coming weeks. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers now solidly in file reviewing-mode, we check in on what they’re seeing out there - what’s happening with national application numbers, how is that affecting schools’ strategies, how does this affect the timeline on which you should apply, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

You’ve spent weeks brainstorming, drafting, editing, refining, and finishing your law school application materials. You finally click “Submit” on LSAC’s website ... and then what? In this episode, we’ll walk you through the ins-and-outs of the next steps in your application's journey - from processing, to assigning to a reader, to how admissions officers review your documents, and more. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different law school directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers wrapping up their recruitment season, we now turn to file reading questions - how honest and thorough do you have to be when answering character & fitness questions (and why it is always a good idea to call the state bar examiners, too!), when is it appropriate to submit an addenda, how best to approach that kind of document, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

It’s the end of October and we’re checking in on how the law school admissions cycle is going thus far (and it’s been busy!). But while we’re still early in the cycle, we also chat about Early Decision - what is it and when can it make sense for you? And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different directors/deans of admission. With admissions officers in the midst of traveling to law fairs and meeting prospective students, the focus of the conversation is on all things related to submitting your application - do you need to tailor personal statements to each school, what’s the difference between a diversity statement and and adversity statement, the tips and tricks of being a re-applicant, various “do’s and don’t’s” of the admissions process, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Right now, you're applying. Trying to figure out how each school is different can be a challenge. So we check in with a current Duke Law student to get a lay of the land.  From the things that are going well (community, job outcomes), the things that can be improved (interview bidding), and the things beyond your wildest dreams (a puppy kindergarten?!) and everything in between. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Tajira McCoy hosts her monthly “Deans' Roundtable” with a number of different directors/deans of admission. With applications having just opened, the focus of the conversation is on all things related to the app process - changes to writing prompts, the best time to apply, Early Decision versus Regular Decision, and so much more! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

We’re making a list and checking it twice! With applications open, we're offering some tips and tricks on how to make an app list that works for you both personally and strategically.   And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Join the 7Sage admissions consulting staff for a panel discussion on applying to top law schools! From supplemental statements, to interviews, to early decision, the panel covers the ins-and-outs of applying to some of the most prestigious schools in the country. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

Before diving into a few admissions headlines, we talk with Brigitte Suhr, 7Sage admissions consultant extraordinaire and practicing human/civil rights lawyer. Brigitte tells us about her experiences in this field and how pre-law students can prep now for work as human rights lawyers in the future. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7Sage.com.

It's obvious that US News rankings are a huge deal that law schools care about ... but do they really? Joining us on this episode is Evan Didier, the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Wake Forest Law School, to discuss whether or not - or WHY - rankings affect how a law school approaches the admissions and enrollment process. We also dive into headlines regarding LSAT registrations, the upcoming application season, and last-minute waitlist activity. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com

One of the trickier things to decide during a law school admissions journey is when and if to retake the LSAT. How do you balance your admissions goals, your application timeline, and your larger sanity? Joining us is Mary - a 7Sage alum - to talk about her journey through this very process.  And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at ⁠7sage.com⁠.

To take or not to take? That is the question! It's the eve of the LSAT and you're starting to get cold feet - should you still take the exam or cancel? 7Sage LSAT tutor Bailey Luber joins us to help flesh out the pros and cons of both sides.  And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.

It's a great time of year to start your personal statement ... but how do you get rolling? Jonathan Gharraie, 7Sage writing consultant extraordinaire, joins us to discuss this very topic. And in our headlines section, we go over some of the most common waitlist myths that we receive from our consulting students. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.

Dr. Felicia Caponigri joins us for a wide ranging discussion of fashion law, cultural heritage, and intellectual property law. We then walk through the most recent headlines - June LSATs going kablooey and checking in on initial waitlist activity. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.

If it's April, that means it's time to mull over the latest US News rankings and talk about everyone's favorite admissions acronym (LOCIs). Additionally, we chat with one of our LSAT tutors (Bailey Luber) about what to do with that odd time between taking the LSAT and getting your score back. Should you completely forget the test exists? Do a timed practice test each day? COMPLETELY PANIC?! We ask Bailey for her (7)sage advice. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.

It's the time of year when two application cycles intersect -- the students who applied this year and the ones who are ramping up to apply next year. We'll discuss this intersection, give a quick recap of the 2023-24 admissions cycle to this point, and then look ahead to what we can already tell about the 2024-25 cycle. And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, check us out at 7sage.com.