Stetson Law Admissions Blog

This is a milestone moment in your life. You have decided that you will become a lawyer! You’ve done your research on the profession and on law schools. You’ve taken or begun to prepare for the LSAT. You have a list of schools where you will apply. Perhaps you have visited schools or even attended a Pre-Law program to learn more about law school itself. Congratulations! Now it is time to apply.

By Molly Kaelin, Candidate for Juris Doctor, 2020, Stetson University College of Law

When you first research Stetson Law you are no doubt looking at the academic accolades, stunning list of world-renowned professors, and exceptional program options Stetson Law has to offer.

By Molly Kaelin, Candidate for Juris Doctor, 2020, Stetson University College of Law

Becoming a lawyer is a noble pursuit. You will invest time and money in law school, so deciding where to go is crucial. You may be deciding between a public and private school. Perhaps you are looking at the differences in tuition. Don’t let that influence your decision too much. You have all heard the age-old truth: you get what you pay for.

This is one of the most important investments of your life. Here are some other differences between public and private schools that have nothing to do with tuition and everything to do with your law school experience.

Taking the Law School Admission Test, commonly known as the LSAT, is one of the most important steps toward earning your J.D. Your LSAT score is a major factor in whether or not a law school will accept you, so a strong score is critical. And if you’re planning to apply for fall admissions, now is the time to start prepping for the LSAT.

Adding law school classes to your life as a parent may seem daunting. Between packing lunches, car rides to and from school and help with homework, when are you supposed to find time to study? Don’t worry! With a positive attitude and a bit of planning you can find a successful balance between law school and parenting.

When you are making your final decision about where to attend law school, you should try and make a personal visit to campus or attend an open house. While websites, marketing materials, and word of mouth can be helpful, they may not give you the full picture—I have known countless students over the years who talk about how important the "fit factor" was for them in choosing Stetson. See things for yourself using your own criteria—decide what is important to you in a law school and make sure you do your own due diligence when making your final choice.

For most, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the most challenging part of the application process. When you consider the fees and preparation needed to successfully take the exam, it’s ideal to only have to take it once. However, as a large number of law school applicants have come to realize, there can be several advantages to retaking the exam.

By Alexis Deveaux
Candidate for Juris Doctor, 2020

You don’t have to be a California blonde following your ex to law school in order to learn a few imperative tips about navigating law school from the movie "Legally Blonde."

 Welcome to Admission Tips from Stetson Law's Admissions team! Hear from Assistant Dean Laura Zuppo, who shares one of her favorite tips.

As a new law student, you will get tons of tips about how to be successful in law school. Ultimately, only you will know what works best for you, but you just might find that someone else’s take on things will help move you in a positive direction. We spoke to a former part-time law student about how he managed to get through school. Here’s his advice on what made him successful in part-time law school!