Read the full article by Sherry Karabin on the National Jurist website. Start reading below…
Getting into law school has never been easy, but as the number of applicants soars the process is even more competitive.
The stiff competition means students are paying closer attention to their LSAT scores and other application components, while also casting a wider net, often applying to both reach and safety schools.
But what happens when those efforts lead to multiple offers, forcing a student to choose between institutions with different focuses, geographic locations, costs and scholarship offers?
It’s a dilemma that many students face, and admission counselors say it’s important to evaluate each offer carefully before making a choice.
“I tell students there is no best law school, there is only the best law school for you,” said Steve Budgar, director of admissions and enrollment at Syracuse University College of Law in New York.
What that looks like will vary from student to student…
