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Summary: Thumb through at a bookstore first - you may save some $
Review: I can't see why this book received such high marks from other readers. I found the author's perspective to be immature (e.g. bragging about parties), narrow (almost completely his own), and too general to be helpful.The book would have been much improved if it was written several years after law school when the author had some career experience to reflect upon what he could have done better if he could do it over again. Instead it appears to have been published almost immediately after his graduation. The book also could have been improved if multiple authors narrated their experiences. Instead, the book almost completely focuses on his. Thus, you're better off talking to some friends who have gone to law school, so that you can obtain multiple perspectives, than reading this book. Finally, the book could have been improved with more facts. Such factual references would have been the appropriate way to utilize footnotes. Moreover, it would have given some legitimacy to his claims and advice. The appendices are one of the few places you can find useful facts, but they are too brief to justify the purchase. My advice is to page through this book in-person first. It is nearly the equivalent of a self-published biography. It is not a useful guide to understanding law school. An undergraduate student may be fooled into thinking so, but anyone with a few years of career experience can see it for what it is. Just skim a few of its pages and the nearly useless footnotes (which yes he says you can skip at the beginning of the book) to save yourself some time and money better spent on other guides. p.s. Contrary to another reviewer's speculation, I am not a competing author. I am an administrative code writer considering a career transition by going back to law school. If you are someone who could probably be defined as a non-trad student, I think you will share my opinion of this book.
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Summary: an unsurpassed resource for the prospective law student
Review: I found Law School Insider to be impeccably well-researched, entertaining, and written in a friendly, conversational tone. The author obviously knows his subject matter, and makes sure to pepper his advice with engaging first hand accounts of the law student's life. One really does get a sense of what to expect from law school when reading Horwtiz's account. His prose is sharp, well-paced, and very engaging. And the breadth of information makes this the ideal book for anyone contemptlating law school--as well as their loved ones. There is also a disarming honesty to Law School Insider that sets it apart from similar but lesser books. Horwitz makes sure to mention his successes, but more importantly, he also discusses those things he could have done differently, both as an applicant and as a law student. Again and again, while reading this you get the sense that the author's advice is saving you a lot of trouble. From demystifying the application process, to providing a detailed breakdown of the job-interview stage, Law School Insider is a fantastic resource. Anyone contemplating Law School really should avail themselves of a copy.
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Summary: Complete & useful law school preparation guide
Review: I have read and/or skimmed most of the law school preparation guides currently available, and this newcomer was a welcome breath of fresh air compared to some of its competitors. Horwitz is frank, upbeat yet honest, and very down to earth about his personal experiences in law school, as well as experiences he gathered from other law students. I didn't have to wade through the mire of a negative attitude in the book (take a look at some of the other texts sometime, and don't tell me you don't feel like drinking Draino when you're finished!) To field any additional questions readers may have about law school after (or prior to) reading the book, he started an online discussion community on the Web site promoting the book. I especially appreciated the tone of the book; for those of us that are realistic about our law school choices and options, Harvard and Yale anecdotes quickly get old. The majority of law students are not going to get Harvard degrees or the Harvard employment options after graduation. (I immediately felt kinship with the author when he mentioned that during an evening event during his Cornell Law orientation, not everyone had been in a yacht club before.) I have no idea what kind of lawyer I am going to be, or all of the opportunities that will be available with the degree I will earn at my second-tier school. However, it made me feel better knowing that bright, driven individuals can make sense of the whole situation regardless of background. And some of them write books to help out those of us about the enter the law school jungle. I recommend this book for those interested in a thoughtful Law School guidebook.
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Summary: An Excellent Read
Review: I liked this book more than I thought I would. Initially I worried that I wouldn't find the author's insights useful, since my situation is somewhat different from his: I'll be attending a law school at which non-core classes are graded honors/pass/low pass/fail and core classes are graded pass/fail. Further its students probably have a somewhat easier time getting hired than do students at Mr. Horowitz's alma mater. Be that as it may, Mr. Horowitz has written a book that should appeal to most law students and incoming students. I say this for a few reasons: Mr. Horowitz's writing is excellent. The book is briskly paced and touches on topics likely to interest a broad range of law students, topics such as romance, first year anxiety, work load, the interview process, and studying for the bar. He deftly blends personal experience with more or less factual overviews. He has a humility that is refreshing and one feels that his perspective is a fair one. This book is both informative and a good read; it is worth buying.
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Summary: law school insider-worth the money
Review: I think this book was excellent and very useful. Horowitz' honesty was very useful, and he tempered it with comparison to his peers. His style might not be as slick as some people prefer, but I found his book to be very useful. His website is also a great plus.
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Summary: Are you going to Cornell?
Review: If you're going to Cornell, this is a great book. If not, it can get a little annoying. The author goes into great detail about his particular school.... This is all wasted effort for anyone not attending Cornell. It is not a bad book and has some good advice, but there are many other books on the market that are just as informative--and most are shorter! There are too many personal opinions from one student who might not even be practicing now just a few years after school (yeah, I did a search). Other books contain more of a consensus or at least are written by people with more experience. I have read a handful of these books with highlighter ready. Most of my books are filled with markings, but this book has only one web site highlighted. It is a good starting point for those who have not read any such pre-lawschool books, but is not very informative to those who have already done some research. Even if you are only going to read one book, I would choose another.
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Summary: Inside "Law School Insider"
Review: Prospective law students are invariably eager for insight into the admissions process and the law school experience itself. 1Ls wonder about the mysteries of Law Review and what to do with their summer. 2Ls and 3Ls fret about getting "the offer" and how to prepare adequately for the bar exam. "Law School Insider" satisfies all these needs through its comprehensive approach. It's informative and well written. As long as you're not in my law school class, I'd recommend it highly.
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Summary: Judge this book by it's title
Review: This book can easily be judged by its title. It's long and boring. I read this book after reading "Law School Confidential" so I admit, maybe that was why I didn't enjoy it. "Law School Confidential" covered all the same things in an easy-to-read conversational tone. LS Confidential was written as though a big brother was giving advice. "Law School Insider: The comprehensive blah blah blah" was written like a text book. Instead of a friend giving me useful advice it seemed like Jeremy Horwitz was a lecturer who liked to use big words and didn't like so much to get to the point. I concede that the information in this book is valuable...if it is your only source, but if you are trying to decide which book to buy, go with "Law School Confidential." LS Confidential offers excellent study tips, multiple anticdotal advice and will leave you feeling excited about law school instead of feeling sleepy.
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Summary: Judge this book by it's title
Review: This book can easily be judged by its title. It's long and boring. I read this book after reading "Law School Confidential" so I admit, maybe that was why I didn't enjoy it. "Law School Confidential" covered all the same things in an easy-to-read conversational tone. LS Confidential was written as though a big brother was giving advice. "Law School Insider: The comprehensive blah blah blah" was written like a text book. Instead of a friend giving me useful advice it seemed like Jeremy Horwitz was a lecturer who liked to use big words and didn't like so much to get to the point. I concede that the information in this book is valuable...if it is your only source, but if you are trying to decide which book to buy, go with "Law School Confidential." LS Confidential offers excellent study tips, multiple anticdotal advice and will leave you feeling excited about law school instead of feeling sleepy.
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Summary: great insights into the whole process of becoming a lawyer
Review: This book has shown me what to expect over the next 4 years, including 1st year courses, study abroad programs, law review, studying, personal life adjustments, and the bar exam. Though there is a lot of emphasis on Cornell, one can use his stories to explore similar issues at other schools. What's more, the author has created a website for anyone wishing to learn more about specific schools, study plans, etc. One can post queries and receive replies from other law students and even the author himself (he has replied to my questions within minutes!) I wholeheartedly recommend this book and will probably end up reading parts of it again and again.
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