The Best Law Schools' Admissions Secrets: The Essential Guide from Harvard's Former Admissions Dean »

Joyce Putnam Curll served for 18 years as Dean of Admissions at Harvard Law School, where she evaluated more than 120,000 applicants for admission to the law school. She formerly worked at NYU Law School, as Director of Admissions for 16 years. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Best Law Schools' Admissions Secrets is the ultimate collection of insider advice, direct from one of the country's toughest admissions boardrooms. Curll gives law students all the tips and techniques they need to stay ahead.

Acknowledgments     v
Introduction     vii
Is Law School for You?     1
When Should You Go to Law School?     27
Preparing Your Case While You Are in College     37
Preparing Your Case: The College Graduate with Experience     49
The Law School Landscape     59
Ranking the Law Schools     75
Deciding Where to Apply     81
Behind the Scenes in the Admissions Office and the Admissions Committee     97
The LSAT     121
GPA and Academic Record     135
Letters of Recommendation     149
Extracurricular and Community Activities     161
Work Experience     169
Personal Statement     175
Interviews     187
Diversity and Affirmative Action     195
After the Admissions Decision     201
The Financial Picture     215
Finding Your Match in the Legal Profession     241
Epilogue: Some Final Thoughts     249
References     251
Index     253