How Applying to Law School Early Could Pay Off
Many law schools use a rolling admissions process, meaning they evaluate applications as they come in and release admissions decisions, one by one.
Because there are typically more spots available in a law school class at the beginning of the admissions process than at the end, the ideal time for J.D. hopefuls to apply to law school is in the fall or early winter, experts say.
"I tell anyone planning on applying to law school to apply early," Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik, a partner and owner of DPW Legal, an intellectual property and appellate practice boutique law firm in Florida, wrote in an email. "The class just fills up, and it gets harder and harder to get in as time goes on."
Wasylik, who earned her J.D. from Georgetown University, says she knows from experience that the timing of a J.D. application is critical. The first time she applied to law school, Wasilyk was in her senior year of college, and she submitted all her application materials at the last minute because she felt unsure about whether she wanted to attend law school at the beginning of her senior year. She only realized later in her senior year that law school was the logical next step for her, and says she was disappointed by the responses she got from law schools when she eventually did apply.
Evaluate How These Soft Factors Might Impact Your Law School Chances
A lot of factors go into consideration when an admissions committee evaluates a law school application. Many are obvious, such as GPA, LSAT scores, personal statement, letters of recommendation and resume.
Many, however, are unaware that there are other aspects of an applicant that don't necessarily appear on any one document that may grant them a positive nudge when being assessed by law schools. We call these "soft factors," and if one of them is part of your life experience, you would do well to highlight it in your application to improve your chances.
Highlight military service. Schools love veterans, as they typically have the discipline, maturity, and life experience that many applicants – especially those applying from college – may lack. However, as you'll see in almost any soft factor, not all veterans are viewed the same.
Any decorations – especially the rarer ones, such as a Service Crosses or a Silver Star – would give you a leg up on other veterans, so you should discuss the circumstances surrounding any decoration in a personal statement or an optional essay. Additionally, commissioned service, or serving as an officer, is viewed more favorably, as it carries with it additional training and leadership experience.
Showcase outstanding co-curricular achievements. If you have had a paper published in a recognized journal in your research field, or have won awards from recognized outside groups for your research, those are fantastic achievements to highlight on your law school application.
Obviously, the more widely accepted and cited your paper is, the more weight it will carry with schools. Similarly, being a recipient of a prestigious scholarship would also work in your favor, the more exclusive the better.
Play up work experience and relevant expertise. Think about how exclusive your position was to determine how much weight it will be given. Scooping ice cream is unlikely to move a needle much, but being a top-tier executive at a Fortune 500 company would be quite appealing to law school. The expertise, knowledge, determination and demonstrated work ethic are exactly what law schools expect from their students and alumni.
Similarly, being even somewhat-widely known in your field, perhaps by coming up with a new treatment as a doctor or a new approach to a common problem, should also be highlighted. Finally, some relevant, extensive work experience in a field relevant to legal field, for example, working as a chemist for a biotech company who is now looking to get into IP law, could also reflect favorably with the admissions committee.
Demonstrate your leadership experience in school. Even in college you’ll have a chance to shine in many capacities, but here too the specifics matter too. The more people relied on your guidance and the more pressure you were under, the better your application will look.
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When you're diagnosed with mesothelioma, it's understandable to be torn between feeling positive and optimistic and wanting to be realistic about your prognosis. Mesothelioma is often diagnosed at the later stages, and the prognosis may not be bright. Being optimistic throughout your treatment is important � for your and your family's spirits. But it's just as important, before you feel more sick and exhausted, to prepare a few legal documents to protect yourself if your disease progresses. Advance Directives: Why They Are Important Advance directives are legal documents that tell health care professionals what treatment and life-sustaining measures you want if you become too ill to speak for yourself. There are different kinds of advance directives, all of which protect your interests and wishes. Creating your advance directives is an important task after a mesothelioma diagnosis, says Tanis Hernandez, MSW, an outreach coordinator for the Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby, Mont. "It's important to address this issue as early as possible, because it's a lot easier to have these discussions and to make these choices before you even ever have a terminal illness," says Hernandez. "But, the more functional you are, the better." Advance Directives: Who Should Get a Copy You may need to consult a lawyer for some of the advance directives, but laws vary by state. Not all states require a lawyer to draft the documents, so find out what the requirements are where you live. It's also important, once you have the advance directives in place, to make sure that all of your health care providers have a copy, says Hernandez. Your doctor, the local hospital, and a caregiver or family member should all have a copy of your advance directives, in case there is ever an emergency. Advance Directives: Types Various legal documents may be needed after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Here are some documents that can help you: Durable power of attorney (POA) for health care. This document names another individual to act in your place when it comes to your health care. This person is the one who will give your treatment team permission to proceed with medical treatment, surgery, or other procedures if you are not able to speak for yourself. "It's important that your power of attorney [names someone who] is willing to advocate your choices," says Hernandez. Living will. The living will is a document that states what life-sustaining measures you want taken � or avoided � if you cannot speak for yourself when you are near the end of life. A living will states whether you wish to be placed on a ventilator or have a feeding tube under certain conditions. Do-not-resuscitate order (DNR). A DNR is a written request stating that you do not want life-sustaining measures (like CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation) taken if your heart stops beating or you stop breathing. This document needs to be in your chart at hospitals and your doctor's office. Many states also have another version of the DNR that applies to emergency providers like EMTs (emergency medical technicians) in an ambulance, says Hernandez. In that case, you would need both. Financial power of attorney (POA). A financial power of attorney is different from a health care POA. A financial POA designates someone who can write checks for you, handle your mortgage and estate, and manage your finances and assets for you if you cannot do so due to illness. Will. A will dictates how you want your estate � your finances and assets � to be distributed after death. You can name an executor to handle those transactions, and to read the will after death. Drafting these advance directives is the best way to protect your health and your wishes. These documents also protect your family from having to make difficult decisions on your behalf. You can have peace of mind knowing that everything is taken care of, so that you can put all of your energy into treating your mesothelioma.
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