Articles & Links
ARTICLES,
PODCASTS & LINKS
Dive deeper into your legal journey with articles, podcasts, magazines, and resources curated by the Pre-Law Center.
ARTICLES
10 Tips to Build a Strong Law School Application
U.S. News & World Report — a practical walk through what admissions committees actually weigh, from your personal statement to letters of recommendation.
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The Atlantic · Lara Bazelon — on the cultural biases female attorneys navigate in the courtroom.
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CNBC · Leah Ginsberg — questions to ask before committing, with admissions counselor Laura Hosid.
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National Jurist — tips for approaching admissions offices when comparing scholarship offers.
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National Jurist’s running coverage of law schools, admissions trends, rankings, and the profession — updated continuously.
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Strict Scrutiny
Hosted by constitutional law professors Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray — accessible, irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court.
Open Strict Scrutiny (opens in a new tab)LegalEagle (YouTube)
A great, engaging source on law school, legal careers, and helpful tips — plus legal perspective on current news.
Open LegalEagle (YouTube) (opens in a new tab)Studying for the test? LSAT-specific podcasts and YouTube channels live on the LSAT & LSAC page.
GUIDES & RESOURCES
What to Do If You’re Waitlisted
A step-by-step guide to acting rather than waiting — when to write, what to say, and what not to send.
Read the guidePreLaw Magazine by National Jurist
Now online-only and free, with new issues four times per year — one of the best sources for honest info about law schools and the profession.
Open PreLaw Magazine by National Jurist (opens in a new tab)CLEO Pipeline Programs
The Council on Legal Education Opportunity runs pre-law pipeline programs for students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds, including prep institutes and admissions support.
Open CLEO Pipeline Programs (opens in a new tab)AccessLex Resources
Free financial-education tools, scholarship databases, and research aimed at making law school affordable and accessible.
Open AccessLex Resources (opens in a new tab)ABA Pre-Law Resources
The American Bar Association’s official guidance for pre-law students — choosing a school, preparing academically, and understanding accreditation.
Open ABA Pre-Law Resources (opens in a new tab)Free Resources for Aspiring Law Students
LSAC’s collection of free resources for pre-law students.
Open Free Resources for Aspiring Law Students (opens in a new tab)Book of Law School Lists
Kaplan’s survey of ABA-accredited law schools — academic and clinical programs, scholarships, admission policies, and more.
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