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Summary: Well written book by an elitist jerk
Review: This is a very well written book - probably the best on the topic, though out of date content wise - for example, the current genre of the day is diversity - which he curiously ignores. Every law school wants to know how you will add diversity to their student body & discourse. If you are an angry white male - this may at first appear to be a challenge to address in the essay. The author does a good job of building urgency in getting your application package right prior to submission - so much so that it leads to his little plug for his consulting services which are out rageously expensive. When asked about "value" ( something academics rarily think about ) - his response was rude & condescending. The law school application & the ultimate law school experiance is a complete shake down for all those who embark - his consulting service is another shakedown. One has to wonder about an Ivy League lawyer who does "admission counseling" - seems like there would better things to do with "a degree of difference". I bought my book used on Amazon . He is lucky his elitist, snotty, attitude does not come through his writing - otherwise you would have to wash rolaids down with Malox to read the book..
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Summary: The best there is - but there's room for improvement
Review: This is an exhaustive and very useful guide to applying to law school. The comments from the admissions directors are invaluable - and Montauk does a terrific job of taking apart every part of the admissions process, and then putting it back together into a cohesive whole. I really wish, though, that the care he lavished on all other parts of the book made it into the financial aid section, which is substantially weaker than the rest of the book. There's less commentary from the schools, and a lot of important data is missing. Why do some students get stuck with whopping loan bills? Just how hard is it to get need-based aid? How do financial aid offices put together packages? Overall, the financial aid chapter raises more questions than it really answers. Nevertheless, if you're interested in applying to law school, this is a must-have. Everything else is simply first rate.
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Summary: A Must Read for Lawyers-to-Be
Review: This is far and away the best book out there for those of us applying to law schools. I found the very detailed advice contained in the book helpful in preparing my essays and marketing myself to the schools in general. Montauk also gives lots of useful examples and provides a wealth of advice from the admissions people at the top schools. I consider this book a must read!
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Summary: Informative, practical, and demystifying.
Review: Where should I apply? How long should be personal statement be? Should I submit a resume? If so, what should I put on it? Who do I get to write letters of recommendation? What if I don't get in? What about rankings? Should I just go to the highest ranked school that will take me? How important is the LSAT?
With the answer to each of the above questions, there comes more questions. Law school admission can be excrutiating. The fact that the admissions process is so uncertain is painful for law school applicants, who, by their very nature, like to be sure and plan ahead. While no book will make your applications and futures certain, this book goes a long way toward demystifying the whole process. It presents practical advice and even quotations from many law school deans of admission. From taking the LSAT, to formulating your personal statement, and from emphasizing your strengths to downplaying your weaknesses (because, hey, no one's perfect), this book has it all.. and it is certainly not just for those who are applying to the top law schools, the advice is will prove helpful to all applicants. With the right advice, the admissions process can be extremely rewarding. This book helps you enjoy the whole process as you should; it is one of the most exciting few months of your life.
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Summary: A waste of time...
Review: While this may provide a feel-good guide for the totally confused, there is nothing new here for anyone who has done even a modicum of research into the law school entrance process. A brief conversation with somebody who has gone through it already will give you more guidance than Montauk's opinionated yet shallow advice. You'll spend enough money on the entrance fees - why waste more on this book?
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