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Why Every Law School Applicant Should Write a "Why X Law School" Essay
While most law schools do not require a "Why X" essay, we encourage our clients to write one for every school on their list. At JurisPrep, we believe that this essay is your secret weapon for distinguishing yourself in a sea of law school applications—potentially getting you into schools you might otherwise not be accepted to or securing life-changing scholarships. Think about it this way: your application is one of thousands being reviewed by an admissions committee. If you

Micah McCreary
Jun 23 min read


Why Every Applicant Should Write a Perspective Statement
While many law schools do not require Perspective Statements (often referred to as Diversity) Statements), we encourage our clients to write one along with their personal statement and "Why X Law School" essay. At JurisPrep, we believe that the Perspective Statement is an important opportunity for distinguishing yourself in a sea of law school applications. Think about it this way: your application is one of thousands of others being reviewed by a law school admissions commi

Micah McCreary
Jun 24 min read


The International Student's Guide to a Full Ride: Navigating US Law School Admissions
The ultimate guide for international law school applicants. From transcript processing to LSAT strategy, find out how JurisPrep helps international students earn full-tuition scholarships to top-tier J.D. programs.

Micah McCreary
Jan 175 min read


The New Law School Funding Gap: Why Scholarships Are No Longer Optional
Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, student loans—and specifically graduate student loans—are in flux. This legislation and recent policy decisions underscore how the federal government has fundamentally altered graduate school education funding. Here’s what you need to know : First, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which offered lower monthly payments and prevented interest from ballooning, has officially ended following a December 2025

Ruhika
Jan 173 min read


Save Hundreds on your Law School Applications with this Fee Waiver Request Template
Applying to law school can be expensive. Between LSAT fees, CAS reports, and application fees, the costs can add up quickly—and that’s before you even think about tuition! But here’s the good news: many law schools offer application fee waivers, and requesting one can be as simple as sending the right email. The Value of Fee Waivers: Fee waivers can save you hundreds of dollars, especially if you’re applying to a large number of schools. They’re particularly helpful for stude

Micah McCreary
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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