preLaw Magazine - Fall 2008 - (Page 6) entertainment BEST IN “I wanted the flexibility to continue working and to attend law school at night. The University of Houston Law Center made it all possible.” Israel Garcia Class of ‘07 Associate, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Best websites There are a number of resources available to pre-law students looking for law school information — from how to choose the best law school to getting through law school. We chose five websites that we think will offer you an abundance of information to inform and guide you in making the best decisions for you. 3. The National Association for Law Placement ❱❱ Website: www.nalp.org Though intended for current law students and professionals, it’s a great resource for pre-law students wanting to familiarize themselves with the current conditions of the field — including salaries, job placement after graduation and law firm information. The National Association for Law Placement is a non-profit educational association established in 1971 to meet the needs of all participants in the legal employment process for information, coordination and standards. 4. The Princeton Review 1. Law School Admission Council ❱❱ Website: www.lsac.org With the guidance and support of volunteers representing its member schools, the Law School Admission Council provides a growing number of important services and programs for law schools and their applicants. Here you can find information on choosing a law school, applying, financing, the LSAT and other special interests. The LSAC is a nonprofit corporation whose members are more than 200 law schools in the United States, Canada and Australia. The organization also provides programs and services related to legal education. ❱❱ Website: www.princetonreview.com The Princeton Review offers information on law schools and their programs, LSAT test prep options and an opinions and advice section. Get tips on how to stand out as an applicant, getting through the LSAT and how to survive law school. The Law Center combines the best of all worlds: excellence in education, reasonable tuition and fees, and a campus recognized as one of the most diverse in the United States. We offer multiple “Top Ten” specialty programs, and our home is Houston: the nation’s fourth-largest city with an affordable cost of living to make the most of your budget. There’s a lot to like about our school. To find out more about our full-time and part-time programs, click to www.law.uh.edu. 5. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions ❱❱ Website: www.kaptest.com Researching, planning and applying. Kaplan offers a law school search option and advice on how to evaluate J.D. programs. Experts at the company also offer LSAT test prep programs, recommendations and planning options. 2. American Bar Association ❱❱ Website: www.abanet.org Every pre-law student should keep up to date with what’s going on at ABA-approved law schools. Especially when deciding which law school best fits their needs. Here at the American Bar Association site, prelaw students can find out the latest legal education news and developments. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER UH is an EEO/AA institution. 6 preLaw http://www.nalp.org http://www.princetonreview.com http://www.lsac.org http://www.kaptest.com http://www.law.uh.edu http://www.abanet.org http://www.law.uh.edu
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