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Law School Admission Expert Ann Levine, former director of admission for two ABA law schools and popular pre-law blogger of the Law School Expert blog offers concrete tips and professional insights into the law school admission process and how to maximize each piece of the law school application process. The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert answers questions for today’s law school applicants including: – How will law schools view my credentials, activ… More >>
The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert
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I have read Ann Levine’s book The Law School Admission Game: Play Like An Expert 3 times now and each time I read it, I am more impressed, I feel more informed and more empowered. Ann takes the mystery out of the law school admission process and makes it clear how one can put their best foot forward in this extraordinarily competitive arena.
In a very succinct and lucid manner, Ann Levine clearly shows students how to identify whether or not law school is the right choice for them. She then helps them navigate the process by identifying strengths, addressing weaknesses and overcoming obstacles. As someone who has very clear strengths and weaknesses, Ann’s advice has helped me highlight the peaks of my academic and professional careers while forthrightly and effectively addressing my weaknesses for maximum success in the law school admission process.
Ann’s book goes into great detail on everything from recommendations to the personal statement to LSAT scores. And, she does this in an easy to read, friendly manner. At no point will the reader feel that Ann is passing judgment or that she is discouraging one from applying to law school. Ann Levine gives every student the confidence they will need to face the challenging process of law school admissions and to find the school that is right for them.
Whether you are applying to Georgetown or Golden Gate, Minnesota or Miami or any school in between, I emphatically endorse Ann Levine’s book. Any person even considering law school must read this – there is no substitute.
Rating: 5 / 5
Having read a few law school admissions books, this one really stood out for me.
This book is clearly written, very readable, brief, and to the point. Ann’s viewpoint stands out as refreshingly down-to-earth in a world of books that would have you believe that top ten law schools are the right goal for everyone and that personal statements should conform to some cheezeball standard.
The book gives useful advice about how to sanely, realistically approach the application process and law school in general and was a tremendous help to me in preparing my own applications.
Rating: 5 / 5
I found Ms. Levine’s book to be one of the most valuable law school admission tools that I have consulted during my application process. It is filled with practical advice, and the message is delivered in a down-to-earth fashion. I initially purchased the book because Levine is actually on the frontlines of the admissions process; I read her blogs, listened to her podcasts, and felt comfortable buying her book knowing how involved she is with the industry. She is a full time law school admissions consultant, who is obviously passionate about what she does. Levine has a great blog that is up to date, and offers valuable podcasts for free. One of the more subtle things that I appreciated about Levine’s book was her tone and approach; you get the sense from her writing that she is genuine and sincerely cares about the applicants with whom she works. I think the book is great, and would highly recommend it to anyone putting together a law school application!
Rating: 5 / 5
The book is slight at around 170 pages, which makes it a perfect “handbook” size, but don’t let the thinness fool you; Levine has packed in lots of good information such as what to consider if you’re just thinking about law school, writing personal statements, and choosing your school.
Levine’s insider advice on the mechanics of applying to law school is invaluable for aspiring law students, but I especially like the chapter entitled “What I Wish I’d Known Before Applying to Law School” in which law students and graduates share their personal experiences. This type of down-to-earth information really matches Levine’s writing style, which makes you feel like you’re sitting right there with her, just having a cup of coffee and talking law school.
I give Levine’s book five stars and highly recommend it to anyone considering law school. I predict you’ll find yourself flipping back through it as you proceed through admissions; it is quite simply an excellent, comprehensive collection of information on the law school application process.
Rating: 5 / 5
The law school application process can be overwhelming for most people, including myself, but with Ann Levine’s straightforward and realistic guide to applying to law schools it can be navigated. As an Ex-Dean herself, Ann has firsthand knowledge of what all Law School Admission Deans are looking for in a prospective law student. Also, Ann is very frank and candid about what Law Schools do and don’t want in an application. Before Ann’s book, I had read countless books on Law School Admissions and felt even more lost than when I started. However, after reading Ann’s book I can honestly say that Ann Levine has turned applying to law schools into an art form. I believe in her book and skills so much that I have hired Ann to help me in my quest to become a law student.
Rating: 5 / 5