How I'm Choosing a Law School | Top 5 Factors

[@victoratta-dakwa3642]

Hey! I just came across your video/channel! You and I have a very similar story, from medicine to law. I recently got accepted into every law school I applied too (I'm also very interested in health law and intellectual property law, you're me, but a woman version of me!) I didn't get much money from my dream school at first; however, I got a good amount of money from the other schools. I just leveraged my scholarship options and was able to get the first school to increase my scholarship package tremendously! I was still deciding between two schools (I'm going to my top choice, with the increased scholarship package), but then I decided that I make the best decision for myself! Good luck on your journey!

[@alinaatlaw]

Congratulations to you! It's definitely a big change going from medicine to law, but hopefully for us it all works out for the best :) Great work leveraging that financial aid/scholarships! Best of luck!

[@chasingsuccess38]

Great video! And good on you for being so transparent in your journey! I wanted to recommend this fantastic podcast called "Thinking LSAT" as it will help you immensely in the entire process, from studying for the LSAT, choosing schools, making the most out of law school and more! And if you can get ahold of the book "Way Worst than Being a Dentist: The Lawyers Quest for Meaning."

[@alinaatlaw]

Thank you so much for the recommendations! I'll definitely check them out :)

[@reggie93441]

what materials did you use for your lsat study?

[@alinaatlaw]

I used the free resources on Khan Academy!

[@browniac]

Hi Alina! Wow you really nailed🔨 this one!! Everything you said is so true. Going into applications I had this idea that I had to go to the highest ranked school but that's not the case! What you said about the vibe is exactly the way I feel, all the while factoring cost and program quality in as well. I have a few admitted student days to go to so I can get the vibe on which one feels best. Topics for future videos really anything because I think your journey is so relatable and interesting to be going through it along with you but at a different school ( I think anyway 🤣) Can't wait to see your choice!! Thanks so much and have a great week!!

[@alinaatlaw]

Thanks so much Andy! It's definitely more nuanced than just go for the highest ranked school (IMO). Have so much fun at the accepted students days!!

[@y.asulin2291]

Great video! I also applied this cycle and I’m likewise reaching the end of my considerations. Hope we both make the best possible decision!

[@parkerlevinthal152]

Where are you going to law school?

[@alinaatlaw]

I'll be posting a video with that update today!