Our panel of law school admissions deans convene for their November panel to answer that most eternal of questions—is “optional” really optional and how required is “required”? Touching on Why School X documents, character and fitness explanations, background statements, and more, our panelists will walk you through the ins-and-outs of these documents and will remind you that the most essential truth of a competitive application is “be sure to follow a school’s instructions.”
All that—and more!—in this month’s discussion.
If you’d like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.
Reyes Aguilar and Jake Baska dive into one of the great ghost stories of the law school admissions process—yield protection. What is it? Is it real—like “real” real? What’s the difference between yield protection and admissions officers just being selective? And most importantly, how can you avoid this trap?
If you’d like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.
Tajira McCoy and her crew of law school admissions deans return for their most recent monthly discussion. This time, they dive into all things related to the written aspects of an application.
In your personal statement, do you have to write about why you want to be a lawyer?
Should you tailor your personal statement for every school?
When the instructions say “two pages max,” what happens if you go just a bit long?
How do you stand out on your statements (or is it even advisable to try and “stand out”)?
All that—and more!—in this month’s discussion.
If you’d like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.
The leaves are turning, decorative gourds are everywhere, and the law school admissions cycle is in full swing. We break it all down, from the statistics regarding enrolling 1L classes (up), to LSAT numbers (up!), to a look ahead at what this likely means for application numbers (UP!).
Also see if you can spot the error regarding the year in which Cecil Fielder hit over 50 home runs for the Detroit Tigers!
If you’d like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.
Tajira McCoy and her panel of admissions deans have reassembled to discuss all the topics that are at the front of law school applicants’ minds as a new admissions year opens:
All that - and more! - in this month’s discussion.
If you’d like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.
Have you ever wondered how admissions officers review applications? What they pick up on, what they notice, and - maybe - what irks them? Then be sure to tune into this week’s episode as we present a recording of a mock admissions committee review. Two prospective law applicants submitted their resumes and personal statements to 7Sage. Three of our admissions consultants then walked through their thought processes when reviewing the documents - the good, the bad, and the “this confused me.”
If you’d like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.
As the 2025-2026 admissions cycle gets under, Tajira McCoy and her panelists wrap up all the news and updates about the last cycle (for example: “Why does a school still have an active waitlist at this time of year?!”) before turning their eyes ahead to the coming year.
What do the panelists think will happen with the national applicant pool?
How best to handle the balance between “apply when you are ready” and “it’s rolling admission”?
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, how are admissions and financial aid offices responding to new realities regarding federal student loans?
All that - and more! - in this month’s discussion.
If you’d like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.
It’s late-August and that can only mean one thing for aspiring lawyers - the application cycle is about to begin! In this episode, we break down what happened in the last cycle, what the conditions are like going into this one, and how you can best take advantage of how things are shaping up. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose!
And if you'd like help with anything related to your own applications, check out our services at 7Sage Admissions.
Although not among the headlines during Congressional debates, the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July has massive financial ramifications for this year's crop of law school applicants. Joining us to break down the ins-and-outs of the bill and provide a broader historical perspective to matters is fellow 7Sage admissions consultant, Reyes Aguilar.
And don’t forget that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
Dual degree programs seem especially enticing to many law school candidates. Because - surely - if one postgraduate degree would lead to fame and riches then - obviously - two postgraduate degrees would lead to even more. But the reality is bit more complex!
When does it make sense to pursue a dual JD/MBA program and when would it be best to just do one or the other?
How does the admissions and financial aid processes work?
Is it harder to be admitted to a dual degree program or does it make you a more competitive applicant?
Diving into all of that with us is Gina Cecchetti, a 7Sage admissions consultant and a real life MBA admissions officer.
And don’t forget that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
With the first big law fair of the season about to happen—the Washington, D.C. LSAC Forum—we know there are jitters out there.
What questions should you ask?
What question should you totally NOT ask?
It it ok to wear comfortable shoes?
We cover all this and more with Maggie Slater, the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management at the West Virginia College of Law.
You can find out more about LSAC’s law forums here.
And don’t forget that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
With one admissions cycle closing and another about to open, Tajira McCoy and her panel of law school deans field a series of questions many applicants consider at this point of the admissions cycle:
When does it make sense to reapply in the coming admissions cycle (and do I really need to change my personal statement)?
What if I decide to attend the best school that admitted me and then try to transfer next year?
What are the considerations for transfer admission, especially given new trends in legal recruitment?
And, heck, have you ever wondered why you’re doing this Our deans’ give advice to their past selves about the doors and opportunities a legal education will open for them.
All that - and more - is covered in the latest roundtable. And don’t forget that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
It’s the beginning of a new law school admissions (and podcast!) season and we know what that means for many prospective applicants - working hard to prep for the LSAT while also having your personal statement, resume, and other application documents in the back of your mind. We speak with Nicole Agranonik - 7Sage LSAT class leader and a real life law school applicant - about how to balance those competing tasks, both from a professional standpoint and from her personal experience.
And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
With the 2024-2025 admissions cycle coming to an end, we take a few moments to recap the year. There were the highs (LSAT test taking numbers, applications submitted), the lows (delayed response times from admissions offices), and all the friends we made along the way. We also look ahead to the coming cycle and some of the broader national trends that may affect future law applicants.
And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
As mid-May approaches, Tajira McCoy hosts her latest roundtable with law school admissions leaders from around the country. With law schools receiving the highest number of applications in over a decade, our panelists dive into all matter of questions related to last minute applications, waitlists, holds, and reapplying. If you're on a waitlist, is it advisable to visit the school in question? How many LOCIs is too many? What are admissions officers looking for if you apply in consecutive admissions cycles? All that and more is covered in this roundtable! And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.
With initial deposit deadlines in the rearview mirror, Reyes Aguilar (a fellow 7Sage admissions consultant) joins us to talk about all things related to the waitlist - why do schools have them, how do they select students from them, and what can you do to navigate them? And remember that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.