Rating: 
Summary: Impressively thorough yet to the point! BEST EVER!
Review: When I picked up this book I thought I was going to get the basics of how to apply, when to apply, where to apply, and so on. However, as I kept reading, the book went further and further into detail not only about how, when, and where to apply but what happens after you get in(and what happens when you don't). There is a description of EVERYTHING - from the courses you will take, to how to prepare for exams and how to take notes. IT REALLY IS A COMPLETE GUIDE!!!!
Rating:
Summary: You need this book
Review: If you are even remotely considering going to law school, in the middle of applying, or have been accepted, or maybe even if you've already been there for a while, you must read this book. It is loaded with good advice from recent graduates from top law schools, in addition to being brutally honest about the realities of life as a law student. I can't imagine applying to and attending law school without having read it. Why learn the hard way? Get this book and prepare yourself!
Rating:
Summary: Excellent!
Review: I start Law School this fall and I will follow the advice in this book. I have read a lot of "How To . . ." law school books and memoirs and this book is one of the best by far. What makes this book so helpful is that it is written by a group of recent law school graduates from around the country who share their advice on how to stay ahead of the game in law school. Plus, this book takes the reader step by step through three years of school and two summers of working experience. It is interesting to read, well written, and full of great advice. Do not start law school without reading this book.
Rating:
Summary: Great book to read before starting law school!
Review: I think I have read every book on how to succeed in law school, and this is the best! Plenty of advice to get you through from the application process right up to graduation and getting a job.
Rating:
Summary: Great book
Review: This is a great book. It is fairly accurate and is a helpful guide for things to come.
Rating:
Summary: Best book for learning about law school
Review: I'm a post-bacc, pre-law student. I've read numerous books on the subject of getting in to law school. While LSC is not the best book for information about applying, it is by far the most EXHAUSTIVE book on the entire legal process from pre-law to landing your first job as an attorney. The author interviewed several lawyers about their experience -- all of the responses were very honest and may even surprise you. His advice is simple and to the point. He tells you not only which schools to apply to, but also whether or not you should even consider going to law school. I highly suggest this book for anyone considering going down this path. As I noted earlier, this book is not meant just for pre-law students, but can be used through out the three year expedition as well.
Rating:
Summary: Getting Prepared and Getting Focused A Great Tool!
Review: I purchased several other books which just did not answer my questions or quell my fears. Law School Confidential accomplished each task I set out to deal with prior to starting law school. The guide is well written, organized and quite simply a wonderful way to determine if law school makes sense. I especially enjoyed the mentoring sections of former students. The author clearly understands that many law school applicants arrive unprepared and not ready for the challenge. I feel ready and determined now! Thanks Robert Miller!
Rating:
Summary: The way to suceed in Law School!
Review: I just finished my first year. I bought this book in the fall semester. The advice is better than any other book I read.The chapters on deciding to go to law school may not be helpful for those of us who already made the decision, but they are still interesting. The interview advice was basic and not necessary for anyone who has already worked after college. But the best part of the book is the way it teaches you to study using outlines.
Rating:
Summary: from an entering law school student
Review: This book was by far the most practical book about law school I've read, and I've read them all. If you want solid advice and instructions on how to brief cases, make outlines, make useful study guides for exams, and what exactly to expect, you should read this book. This is a book about how law school is NOW, not twenty years ago before the advent of law database software and laptops.
If you want my advice, just read this book, maybe twice, and dont' waste your time on the others.
Rating:
Summary: A helpful guide to any prospective law school student
Review: I first picked up Law School Confidential in the summer before my senior year of college to get advice about the dreadful law school application process. Being the first in my family to go to law school, and without personally knowing any professionals in the law world, I was quite anxious about what to stress in my personal statement, what impresses admissions committees, and how choose which schools to apply to. I found straightforward and helpful suggestions in this book. By the time I was done applying to schools, my copy of the text was filled with sticky notes marking off bits of advice I thought were especially helpful. I even used Miller's outline of a good personal statement to jumpstart my own essay. More than that, however, Law School Confidential has followed me through my law school experience. After completing my applications, I revisited the book in order to get some advice on where I should actually enroll. Miller presents the reader with an enlightening method of sorting out what school provides one with a best fit, along with realistic accounts of a law school student's debts. In addition, as a future IL, I also had concerns about what to expect in school in September. Once again I consulted Law School Confidential. Along with taking me through the application process, Miller's book reveals what to expect in the first, second, and third years at law school. Among the many topics discussed are classroom subjects, how to secure internships, and ways to study that have worked well for previous students. I plan to be attending a competitive law school in the fall, and reading Miller's book has made me feel much more confident about what to expect, how to react, and how I will succeed in my schooling and future career. This book truly is a complete guide to the law school experience. While those simply considering law school will learn from this book whether or not this route is for them, I highly recommend Law School Confidential to all serious pre-law students. Even if you're at the end of the application process, Miller's offers great advise for how to survive the three years you'll spend in law school. However, if you're lucky enough to discover this title before you start applying, read through to find invaluable advise on the application process and give yourself the best possible chance to get into the school of your choice.
|
