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The Best Book on Northwestern University Law School Admissions

by Donald Snead, and Taryn Nakamura

What's in the book?

Northwestern Law Admissions expert guides hopeful applicants from application and writing the perfect essay, to post-grad job searching.

The key qualities Northwestern looks for and how you can showcase them
Northwestern Law’s interview questions and tips to impress your interviewer
Step-by-step guide to brainstorming, drafting, and editing your personal essay
Sample law school resume and professional formatting tips
Sample schedule of Northwestern law student

Description

In 2011, U.S. News & World Report ranked Northwestern University Law School 12th in the nation. Northwestern is known for its business school tilt, and Northwestern graduates gain the skills and practical experience that employers desire. In 2007, 73.5% of the class took jobs at NLJ 250 firms. Whether you’re a senior in college or a working professional, learn how to stand out in an applicant pool of 6,000. Northwestern Law Alum, Donald Anthony Snead, walks you through the application process and gives you the tips to shine in every part of the application: personal essay, recommendation letter, resume, LSAT, and interview.

FAQs

I know that most Northwestern law students have at least 1 year of work experience, but I want to apply to Northwestern as a senior in college. Can this book help me?

This book was written with students like you in mind. Donald Snead, co-author of the book, also applied and was accepted straight from college. He gives tips on how to showcase the experiences you do have and convey a clear career vision to the admissions committee.

I’m interested in Northwestern Law, but I don’t think I have a high enough GPA. Is this book applicable to people like me?

Absolutely! The Northwestern admissions process involves more than just grades. You’ll learn how to show intangible qualities like leadership and diverse perspectives that Northwestern prizes in students. There are tips for interviewing, writing a personal statement that shines, and acing the LSAT. Don’t let your undergraduate GPA be a barrier in your decision to apply to law school.

I’ve been out of school for five years and I’d like to change careers. Is it too late to go to law school?

No! Work experience is something Northwestern loves to see, and the skills you learned in the workplace carry over to classes at Northwestern Law School. With your experience, you’re in an ideal position to choose a law path that suits your personality. You’ll walk through the steps of deciding if law school is right for you and whether Northwestern is a good fit.

Things You'll Learn:

6 reasons Northwestern Law might be a good fit
How to choose the law path that’s right for you
Concentrations at Northwestern University Law
3 qualities to highlight on your application
Application checklist and deadlines
7 things every transfer student should know
Tips for beating the test day jitters
List of LSAT prep blogs and free online resources
How to select your most valuable experiences for your law school resume
Formatting and writing tips for a professional look
Who to choose as your recommendation writer
Should you write the optional essay?
The interview question that stumps most applicants and how to prepare for it
What Northwestern looks for in interviews
Teaching methods and the business-oriented curriculum
Extracurriculars, social scene, academic competition and dating life overview
How to find law jobs in every year of law school

Table of Contents Click on the links below to read actual chapters from the book for free!

Chapter 1: Why Northwestern Law?
- AnsweringWhy Northwestern Law Fits Into Your Career Plan
Chapter 2: Defining Your Law Career Vision
- Northwestern’s Biggest Question: Why Do You Want To Be A Lawyer?
- Concentrations At NorthwesternLaw
Chapter 3: Law School Requirements
- Qualities That Northwestern Law Admissions Loves
Chapter 4: Northwestern Law Application Overview
- Apply Online . . . Apply Early
- 4 Application Tips To Stay On Top
- Northwestern Law Transfer Students
Chapter 5: Preparing For The LSAT
- LSAT Anatomy & Study Tips
- LSAT Prep: Beating The Test Day Jitters
Chapter 6: Northwestern University Law School Campus
- 4 Ways To Make The Most Of A Northwestern Law Campus Visit
Chapter 7: Law School Resume
- Inside Scoop: What Northwestern Law Looks For In A Resume
- Resume Writing Tips
Chapter 8: Northwestern Law Personal Statement & Essays
- Nailing Down Your Law School Personal Statement & Essay
Chapter 9: Northwestern Law School Letters Of Recommendation & Optional Essays
- Strong Rec Letters Begin With Strong Relationships
- Optional Essays
Chapter 10: Northwestern Law School Interview
- Stand Out From The Crowd: Your Law School Interview Guide
- The Most Difficult Law School Interview Question
Chapter 11: Law School Tuition And Financial Aid
- Northwestern Law Financial Aid: Application & Descisions
Chapter 12: Northwestern Law Courses
- Northwestern Law Curriculum Breakdown
Chapter 13: Northwestern Law Student Life
- Student Life: Day In The Life, Competition, Extracurriculars, Social & Dating Scenes
Chapter 14: Law School Job Placement
- Northwestern Law: A Market-focused Approach to Job Placement
- Law Job Search For Post-Graduation
The Best Book On Northwestern Law School Admissions

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About the Author(s)

My name is Taryn Nakamura, but for the first two weeks of my life, I had no name. During my brief stint as a common noun ("the baby"), I compensated for proper noun deficiency by learning to love language a little too much. Born and raised in Hawaii, I've recently returned home after receiving a B.A. in English at Yale University. As a writing concentrator at Yale, I focused on fiction, but as a Hyperink writer, I've learned that nonfiction can also be fun. In my free time, I like to run at walking pace, haunt libraries, and eat pickles.

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