What Does a Law School Admissions Consultant Do? (Full Guide)
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely been there: Staring at your screen, browser tabs overflowing with conflicting advice, and feeling that all-too-familiar knot of anxiety. You’re applying to law school and asking the big question: “Do I really need a consultant for this?” You are not alone. Every future lawyer I work with reaches a […]
How to Choose the Right Law School Admissions Consultant
The best law school admissions consultants don’t just help you get into law school. They help you get into your dream law school. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a glorified essay editor. You need a consultant who helps you uncover the story that sets you apart and shows admissions committees exactly why you […]
Law School Addendum: When & How to Write One (2025)
The law school addendum. What is it, who should write one, when is it a good idea, could it hurt me, what should you even say? Should I do an LSAT addendum? Is a GPA addendum a good idea? Law school addenda (ps: addenda is plural for addendum! I just got you some brownie points […]
Should I Write a Statement of Perspective for Law School? Real Applicant Examples
A hugely common question I get is: should I write a statement of perspective for law school? Many assume they’re not diverse enough to write one, or they don’t really understand what law schools even mean by “diverse,” or they’re not sure how to differentiate between what they wrote in their personal statement from what they might write […]
How to Get Off a Law School Waitlist (+ Sample LOCIs)
By Mara Freilich, JD — former civil litigator, University of Pennsylvania Law School graduate, and law school admissions consultant. About page · State Bar profile · LinkedIn Last updated: June 2026 Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: your odds of getting off a law school waitlist this cycle are slim. But […]
Reapplying to Law School: Is it worth it?
You’re probably here because you’re not entirely happy with your law school choices at the moment. Maybe you got rejected from every law school; or maybe you just got rejected from your number one school, but have other options; maybe you just got a bunch of waitlists and know you’re not getting any scholarship money […]
Who to Ask for Law School Letters of Recommendation (and How)
By Mara Freilich, JD — former civil litigator, University of Pennsylvania Law School graduate, former UPenn Law admissions interviewer, and law school admissions consultant. About page · State Bar profile · LinkedIn Last reviewed: July 2026 In today’s hyper-competitive admissions environment, where law schools have more than enough qualified applicants to choose from, every piece […]
How to Write a Successful Law School Resume (+Examples)
How do you write a law school resume? That’s what you’ll learn today. After all, a law school resume is one of the most underestimated and underused aspects of law school applications. Want to learn more? Read on! What is a law school resume? Your law school resume lists sections that cover your education, legal […]
Is Law School Worth It in 2025? The Ultimate Guide
Wondering if law school is worth it? You’re in the right place. Today, we’ll talk about the costs and benefits of attending law school and how to decide whether law school is the right choice for you. What are the pros and cons of law school? If you’re asking yourself, “Is law school worth it?” you […]