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October 22, 2008
LSAT Tools
There will probably be a flurry of LSAT scores being dispersed relatively soon. Of course, many of you have already researched schools you are interested in applying to, but for those that are looking for more tools to research law schools--and your chances of getting into them--here is a collection of links.
Note: All these tools are approximations, gaining admission into a law school has much more to do with it than just grades and LSAT scores.
Boston College Law School Locator:
Here's a static tool that charts your GPA and LSAT Score to give a rough estimate of the sort of school to which you might gain admission.
http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/gradschool/law/lawlocator.html#the25
Law School Admissions Calculator
Here's a tool that draws data from lawschoolnumbers.com...a site where users upload their rejection/acceptance information. It might shed light on what sorts of schools candidates who are similar to you were admitted.
http://www.hourumd.com/
Pashalaw
This tool goes beyond the LSAT-GPA Calculation, it also allows users to conduct research on law schools using several different qualifiers.
http://lawschool.pashalaw.com/lawschoolfinder.html
Of course, these are only a few crude tools, but as an LSAT taker, I always found it interesting to "see where I stood".
If you are interested in law school and are confused, freaking out, or even really excited about several different offers, call the Career Center and see a law school counselor.
-Neil
The Career Center: 734-764-7460
Posted by ntambe at 12:10 PM | Comments (0)
October 15, 2008
Some Interview Tips - Top 5 Sleeper Picks
Here are some of my favorite interviewing exercises/tips as you prepare to knock out those interviews!
1. The resume bullet tango:
Be able to talk about each bullet coherently for about 30 seconds. If you can do that, you are probably pretty well versed on your experiences.
2. Optimal Interview:
For students, Optimal Interview is a great service. Basically, you use a web-cam and record yourself answering interview questions. You can call the Career Center to schedule a room, or if you have a web-cam you can do it from the comfort of your own home.
https://umich.optimalresume.com/ Once you get there, click on the "Interview Prep" button.
3. Yoga--or whatever it takes
I love to do some yoga the evening before an interview...in other words, try to relax so you feel cool-as-a-cucumber going into your appointment. If that means, exercising, eating a nice meal or reading...do it. You'll perform your best if you are well rested and under minimal stress.
4. Expect a curve-ball
During interviews, you'll probably get a question that you weren't expecting. If that happens, stay calm, take a moment and then answer the question. Interviewers understand that interviews can be difficult and that its impossible to be totally prepared. If you get one question that throws you off, maintain your composure...if you do it'll probably score you points.
5. Smile :)
Interviews are a tough process, but its better than writing a paper or doing polynomial long division, right? Have a blast and use the opportunity before you. If you have a genuine smile through it, it'll make you--and your interviewer--feel leaps and bounds better.
Posted by ntambe at 02:38 PM | Comments (0)
October 06, 2008
Reading e-mails carefully
Just a quick reminder for the full-time job search season.
Be sure to read employer correspondence thoroughly. This weekend, I missed a soft deadline on submitting some documents--which was apparently inconsequential *phew*--and it was extremely nerve-wracking.
In any case, just a heads up. Setting out on such a rough first step is definitely avoidable!
Posted by ntambe at 01:24 PM | Comments (0)