How to Get into Law School - Personal Statement, LSAT, etc. | Maha Maven

[@Mahamaven]

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OMGGGGG i GOT INTO HARVARD CLASS OF 2023

[@Mahamaven]

That’s AMAZING, Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾🎊

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OMG Yes!!!!! I got into Harvard Law School as a janitor!!

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If you're doing this as a joke, fuck off. If you genuinely got the job, congratulations.

[@samanthawilson5799]

Videos like this are much needed! I just graduated from the University of Chicago Law School a few months ago and am now a practicing attorney. The road was tough but well worth it.

[@xxfaithyxx1]

Congratulations on graduating! What advice or tips would you give to your younger self?

[@samanthawilson5799]

@@xxfaithyxx1 To enjoy the ride and cherish the relationships you build along the way. It's easy to get trapped under the debris of studying and exams without taking time to savor the success so far. I met wonderful people during my academic journey and I wish I would've taken more time to cultivate long-lasting relationships with them. Your long-term goals are important but dont count what you've already accomplished as insignificant. You can build your resume and true friendship simultaneously.

[@samanthawilson5799]

And thank you!

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WHY ARE YOUR VIDEOS ALWAYS ON TIME!? LIKE........always...God sent woman, amen.

[@nothingwithoutchrist2128]

Congrats on making it to law school and your youtube recognition. Top ten law school is a good deal.

[@Stephaniealicianaturalhair]

Yes it is !

[@aalegalfocus]

Yeah, it makes ALL the difference in whether you will be able to get a good job, or if you will wind up in document review or never practice law in the first place.

[@Cute43903]

I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope

[@RacksonJude]

i'm sorry for your plight my friend but i was once in your shoes before i was recommended to Mr Thomas and thats how i passed LSAT

[@Cute43903]

I had interest in working with him but I was discouraged by my friends out of ignorance 😔

[@DorothyDorothy-tf6qy]

I have a cousin who never studied much,we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than studies after writing the LSAT she passed and I failed😣, I asked her how she did it, just found out she got her help from Mr Thomas ..

[@RacksonJude]

Sometimes hard work doesn’t pay you have to back it up with smartness🤓, I think your cousin understood that perfectly

[@LuckyLucky-hr8bl]

Please were can I write to him.

[@chiaraphillips3714]

Literally the blood, sweat, and tears part of the LSAT is me rn

[@sarahgalustyan8248]

Who else is a freshman in high school getting stressed about college already ahaha

[@christianb5551]

Sarah Galustyan YUP

[@xxIluvyouguysxx]

Don’t stress! I graduated college 2 years ago. Enjoy high school. Of course try to get good grades, and be involved, but have fun too! This is the last time in your life where you won’t have that many responsibilities. You still get to see your friends every day. Cherish it lol

[@oliveproject10]

I'm in grade 6 lol why I'm watching this idk

[@lolas9256]

@@xxIluvyouguysxx I second this. I am in a Masters program right now, forgot to live in the moment ;( LOL

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xxIluvyouguysxx Omg yes!!! I’m 20 and Junior in College and I approve your message!!! 💯💯💯

[@Stunna8711]

Hello Ms. Maha Maven, thank you for taking the time out to make this very informative video. It is really encouraging to see a black woman giving advice about the process. I wish you the best throughout your law school journey ❤️🇳🇬🤗

[@SusanitaEfe]

You look amazing thanks for the advice and sharing your story.

[@lyndsay369]

3:06 - 3:28 literally got me so excited for school to start back up next month omfg i feel so i lucky that i genuinely enjoy studying bc it makes this process so much more enjoyable

[@fatimalopez3394]

I just got into Stanford for undergrad but I am trying to prepare!!

[@LeafInTheWind88]

Fatima Lopez Me too girl! I just got accepted at Penn State but I’m preparing for the LSAT already!😮

[@aalegalfocus]

Congrats! That's a great school! (Cal here)

[@NadiaCianca]

I would love to learn more about how you studied for the LSAT. Do you have any videos about it and if not can you please make one? My LSAT is in October and im aiming for Columbia/Harvard/NYU/Cornell. You are so inspiring and I would love to hear your tips and advice on the LSAT! ♥️💕

[@crystalsanchez268]

Do a video for young high school students that want to attend law school. What’s the path high school students should take in order to exceed in law school?

[@shruthituplur188]

I’m still an undergrad but I’ve been doing HELLA research on this stuff. One thing I would DEFINITELY say is try to get some leadership experience and be dedicated to at least one school organization or club. That’s something I really wish I did in high school. Also, please PLEASE take your grades seriously, I also wish I did that, too. In college, I would highly suggest NOT majoring in pre-law. That really doesn’t help you that much for law school. Your major doesn’t matter TOO much (unless you wanna be a patent lawyer, in which case a STEM major is pretty recommended) but you need to make sure you take classes that have a lot of writing involved, like philosophy and writing classes, for example. Make sure you take classes that teach you logic, as well. Mostly, at least for me, the thing I wish I would’ve done in high school to prepare me better for the law school application process is just make sure you stay dedicated to school and try to be as involved as you can!!

[@noxisavage5516]

Hi, Could you possibly share and show how to study for the LSAT ?

[@sophie7780]

Hi there, I'm attending law school in Canada (I had to take the LSAT too)! People study for the LSAT in all kinds of ways, there are courses you can take in person or online or you can buy books and self-study. I took an in person course which I found helpful, but I did that because I knew that's how I learn best. Khan Academy has a free course you can take and many people have very successfully studied on their own. There are some really popular books that keep coming up as suggestions; PowerScore Bibles are always topping lists. At the end of the day it depends on how you learn best. The absolute most important thing about studying for the LSAT is practice. The hard thing about the test is how short it is - you only have 35 minutes a section. The only way to improve your speed without compromising accuracy is getting practice. Good luck and I hope this was helpful!

[@Cindy99765]

@@sophie7780 thank you very much for the tips

[@aalegalfocus]

Yes, I agree, try the Khan Academy FREE LSAT course online as well as other LSAT prep videos you can find on youtube for free. Take as many previously administered LSATs as possible. Good luck if you're still planning to take it!

[@ashleythellama508]

I am very interested in law and going to law school so this is very helpful to me!

[@FatimahsFiles]

Thank you so much for these tips and advice!!! I've added UPenn to my list of schools, so I'll be binging your content!

[@MusicofWanjiku]

Thank you for sharing! I see you as a big sister! In terms of getting accepted, how did you make the choice to choose the school you wanted to go to? How did you navigate the financial aid components (scholarships, fellowships, ect). Also, I'm interested to hear about your chosen specialty!

[@leibrutus5518]

Thanks for these videos!!! Got into 9 of the T14 schools so far! Would love to chat some more about your experiences!

[@ellenhenderson6865]

Lei Brutus Congrats!!!🎉

[@leibrutus5518]

@@ellenhenderson6865 Thanks!

[@kekeaustin6041]

U should do a reaction vid, congratulations!

[@TheTytiaunna]

congratulations

[@hippydippyxchick]

Thank you for posting this. I have been stuck on my personal statement essay for awhile and listening to your video helped me understand how to better lay out and explain the continuity of my life experiences. Again, many thanks! Side note: you are a wonderfully articulate public speaker!

[@TheHenriproduction]

One of most beautiful black woman i have ever seen

[@nanostar7660]

How long did you study for the LSAT for?

[@Mahamaven]

About 6 months

[@chloemorrison8861]

@@Mahamaven What did you study for the lsat?

[@jess_bounce]

@@chloemorrison8861 you study the LSAT itself. Previous LSATs get released and you can buy them online. I think 1-2 previous exams were available for free on the LSAT website when I was studying for it. There are also in-person and online courses. And some KZbin vids that can help. For example, they will break down questions from previous analytical reasoning sections and show how to get the correct answer. But the best way to study is by taking practice tests over and over and over again.

[@charlesnyckd]

Columbia law school (class of 2010). Did the JD/MBA program.

[@jenniferyu2828]

love love love this video! i'm gonna be a freshman in college this fall but i already set my heart and mind on going to a top law school after i graduate literally since junior year in high school, and ur video is super super helpful to ppl like me who wanna go to law school but are unsure of how to approach this one, big, tough goal. plz make more videos like this one and i subbed!

[@BrookeDinkel]

Thank you so much for sharing! I'm applying to law school this coming fall and just starting to prepare everything. Appreciate your help!

[@rachelromanvillalobos2882]

Always great to hear you! Thank you Maha, I am sure I am not going to get into a top law school this next August, but it helps to know I just need to give myself time. However, I signed up for the LSAT in January 16 and I am afraid my score is not going to be the best, but I needed the pressure. Hope it doesn't affects me in the future. Again, thank you!

[@TXCTellsAll]

Maha is on point with her perspectives! For those of you thinking about law schools and researching what to do, you are on the right track.

[@denaevsthewrld]

This is so helpful, and it answered all of my questions!

[@GB-vk4ni]

this video really resonates with me especially the advice you're giving about the narrative you have to create on the personal statement to the people that will potentially accept you into law school. this gives me more reason to pursue my dreams to get into law school

[@JoelHernandez-yl6yw]

I’m 30 and only have my bachelors. I work in insurance and I have fallen in love with the defense side of it. I plan in starting my journey to get into law school very soon.

[@aishiac7371]

Hi, I have some questions. Hopefully, I'll be attending law school in 2020. I'm about to begin preparing for it but I wasn't sure where to start. I don't know if you have a video on this or not. If so please point me in the direction. But in the meantime, can you explain more about the grading on a curve and did you take any prep courses for the LSAT? I'm seriously considering taking Kaplan but I'm not sure if I should or not.. Help please!!!

[@sophie7780]

Hi! This is late and you've probably already applied and I'm a random law student from Canada but just in case here's some answers to your questions if you still need some guidance! (US law schools and Canadian law schools both grade on a B curve and require the LSAT - my answers might be a bit different from the American experience but it should apply.) The curve means that every course's average must be a B. At my school, a B is between 74-76%. The course average cannot be 73.9 or 76.1. This is very strictly adhered to. What this really comes down to is that you're not being graded on the objective quality of your work as much as you are being graded as compared to your classmates. The most useful way I've heard it put is this: if a professor really wants to give someone an A, someone else has to get a C. It's harsh and it's hard to beat the curve, but it's not impossible. Regarding prepping for the LSAT, I took a Princeton Review course. I found it helpful and a good way to keep me disciplined but personally I'm not sure I'd take the same course again, I'd probably go with a different company. That being said, whether or not to take a course depends a lot on how you learn and your needs. Do you need a flexible course? Something online or self-study with books might be best. Do you like the structure of a classroom environment? Go for an in person class. Financial considerations should be taken into account too - you're not only potentially paying for a course, but you'll have to pay for books, registering for the LSAT, application fees, and eventually tuition. Ultimately the most important thing is to get a ton of practice. I downloaded the 7sage app and used the proctor to run practice tests as often as possible; if I didn't have time for a full test, I'd do some timed sections instead. The only way to improve your score is practice. Good luck and I hope this was helpful! And if you've already submitted your application wishing you all the success!

[@aaryadixit2422]

@@sophie7780 hi sofie:) aarya this side. i need to apply to a law school in canada. could you help me out w some queries? maybe leave your email please:)

[@aaryadixit2422]

@@sophie7780 please:)

[@rockysocky]

Just reading this. Hope you made it

[@wendyzheng4063]

It's impressive that you got a job in the White House straight out of undergrad. Could you possibly share on you got that job?

[@stephanies3484]

Subscribed! Looking forward to watching more videos from you. I get a little depressed because I've had a few bad semesters (dad got sick had to financially support him so my grades went down) so I'm hoping that won't stop me from getting into a good school. Loved all your tips!

[@zedmak]

Wow, nice, clear concise and straight to the point. Great info ty very much..

[@Ramonadreams96]

When did you start studying for the lsat and how long before applying? First generation college student here and very clueless lol thank you so much for this video

[@crow2541]

God bless your beautiful:) Thanks for the tips really helped I’m in my last year of undergrads and freaking out because I’m like 2.7 although the courses I’m taking now are going to be As and Bs I’m sure my gpa will raise just looking to get prepared been worth g for about 7 years and just got back into school

[@mb3198c]

You are absolutely stunning and so articulate! You are goals! I got a really low score on my lsat my tutor backed out on me and I rushed and made a bad decision and took it. I hope to retake it. I hope this doesn’t hurt me in trying to get into law school. Hugs from Texas! (;

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informational interviews are so important!!!!

[@diamond_queen111]

Thank you so much!! Your videos inspire me to keep going. I was discouraged for a long time about law school #Blackgirlmagic

[@itszai3972]

This video help but I’m in 7th going to 8th and I think I’m a lil early 😂

[@drippy.jordynn5258]

I think i matters in highschool you need to do all this in highschool have good grades and gpa in there

[@vanshikakhattar3500]

dude same, im 9th, i have like 3.5 years easily before i can legally give the exam, and atleast 1 year before i should start preparing, but here i am, hanging onto every word of hers

[@anaishernandezcastilla7724]

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I’m applying for law school myself I truly appreciate these tips!!

[@顏芷綾]

Thanks for making this video.I like it and it was really helpful.I hope that one day I can be admitted to NYU or Columbia.

[@calvinxu9235]

Just seeing that genuine confidence aspires me to dream big

[@kmosheng]

thank you for an honest and concise review!

[@maryem8263]

You are SOoooooOooo pretty!!! Thank you so much im excited!! WOW. Your jobs before hand sound amazing.

[@S0FIAV]

I am 13 years old. I have more than 6 months ^^

[@Alexa-qn3oz]

Thank you so much for making this video I am 10 but have been wanting to be a lawyer for years!This was very helpful and I am currently trying my best to get into my dream college which is Harvard Law School.

[@Mahamaven]

You can do it!! I believe in you, stay focused and work hard and you’ll get there before you know it!

[@gwendolyncarla]

this was super informative. Thank you!!

[@michelleross4723]

Nice video! To the point and not overzealous.

[@mariasadventuresss]

Just ran across your channel. Love! Subbed. :))) I'm currently studying for the LSAT.

[@Mahamaven]

welcome!

[@connorwilson5662]

What was your GPA going into law school. Just curious. Congrats on your monumental achievement :)

[@adventurous1019]

I really want to be a lawyer but people try to discourage me .They tell me I will never find a job.

[@digestmymind]

It's hard as a Lawyer. Only decide to become a lawyer if you go to a top law school and get into Big Law in order to pay it off, or go to a law school that gives you a full ride. If money doesnt matter to you, dont worry about whatever school you go to. Be glad making 50-70k a year in this route.

[@alwaysalam5101]

I'm really curious to as what books and last schedules you would recommend? Methods? I've asked around there are very different recommendations all around

[@Mahamaven]

Will cover this in a future video

[@Mr.11_Oracle]

I’m taking a class called critical thinking which is preparing me for LSAT

[@THE-id1by]

It's sad that they have to teach a class in critical thinking but they do.

[@Mr.11_Oracle]

@@THE-id1by what’s your thoughts about ppl taking the course? You think it’s a bright idea

[@Mr.11_Oracle]

@@THE-id1by no response? okay then shut the fuck up and stop trying to sound smart lol dumbass

[@jackpolucha7590]

I’m very appreciative that you posted this.

[@morganvillegas1784]

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[@legallyndidi]

This is all great advice!

[@DiaryofRaquayle]

You solidified ,y want to not only be a KZbin and go for law school. Thank you so much.

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[@leti6121]

Does going to a State University as opposed to a UC affect the chances of being accepted to an Ivy League?

[@Mahamaven]

Not much at all. Some say it may give a bump if you’re below the lower end of median, but i think the more important thing is to put your best foot forward. There are people from all over at the top law schools.

[@PolishedProfessionals]

I think it does not make a difference just make sure you stand out.

[@andrejackson6224]

I’ve been reading that going to law school and becoming a lawyer in America today is the worthless because the job market is over saturated and most people with law degrees are struggling and begging to find any work they can. Law school was my goal and exactly what I wanted to do but idk what to do anymore...

[@Mahamaven]

Not the case if you go to a top 10 school

[@Shameless_Papist]

I wanna go to Medical School, but I wanna know how law works so thats why I'm here.

[@aalegalfocus]

If you can get the good grades, go to medical school instead. I just made a video about how my former brother in law chose law over medical school, and wound up in prison.

[@Shameless_Papist]

@@aalegalfocus how did he end up in prison?

[@bbears1072]

@@aalegalfocuslol why are you so negative on all these law related videos? 😂

[@ellenhenderson6865]

There are so many components to the application. It just takes up a lot of time and thought. And that test--the LSAT is no joke. It's hard. I'm filing out applications now. So hard.

[@PolishedProfessionals]

Are you finding the application process exhausting?

[@ellenhenderson6865]

Polished Professionals Yes! I got my apps in for the Feb deadlines. My first choices. But I went to a law fair and decided to apply to one more school, so I'm writing a "Why X ?" statement. Also the waiting.This in between time. It's really hard.

[@gareemagoel7486]

Ellen Henderson what are the extracurriculars you picked??

[@mikeallison3537]

loved your video. I’m just a college freshman and have a long way to go haha but I had a question about studying for the LSAT. How far in advance did you/do you recommend beginning in studying for the LSAT? Were you studying from 9am-8pm for weeks before, or a month before? Also how many times did you take the exam

[@Mahamaven]

Hey! I’m glad, thank you. My lsat video goes up tomorrow with all that information!

[@trin3516]

Med schools do have prerequisite such as taking bio and chem but you can still major in what you want

[@ISYE-xj6je]

This was so helpful, thank you so much

[@yawantwi8050]

My very first time for a good and very informed video, thank you my sister ooo, keep making these kinds of videos. They are very beneficial. Thank you again

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She's so prettyyyyy. Thanks for the information!

[@Riley-ik6sd]

This was incredibly helpful! thank you!!

[@bdriscollmd]

This is all great advice, thanks!!

[@chelseaborg749]

Great information. Thank you for making this video!

[@shanellewhyte8379]

What law school do you go to? What test prep company or websites did you use? What type of law do you want to practice? How is your experience as a black women ?

[@Mahamaven]

will answer these questions in a later video. I go to Penn Law

[@thezoexperience2]

Oh Hi Jessica Pearson!!

[@janelleodionu3631]

Thank you for your insights!

[@linabkn6086]

so what is recommended is to go to an undergrad school (that lasts 4 years? not sure) and then to work in a law firm for 1-2 years?

[@lifewithstaceyxo2329]

New subscriber! Love your page girl. 👍🏽

[@Mahamaven]

THANK YOU

[@phoebechristina]

clicked so fast! FINALLLLLLLYYY!!! thank you for this!

[@nicole4589]

this is unrelated but before I watch, you are gorgeous!

[@vidyottamakumarikunda3184]

I don't know why but you are just so inspirational and motivating!!!❤❤❤❤

[@chelsearivas4064]

Such a great video !

[@_nobodyslistening]

i’m 15 years old and my dream is getting into nyu law school. this was very helpful so thank you :) i’m gonna start preparing for my lsat now

[@THE-id1by]

Don't prep for the lsat, read voraciously, join the debate club, write stories and have them critiqued, join a public speaking club like Toastmasters, take a logic class, focus on word problems in math class, join the chess club, do crossword and logic puzzles, always run your writing through a grammar app and review the results carefully- sometimes the app is wrong when you can confidently say when the app is wrong you are ready.

[@NomaswaziMadi]

Helpful! Thank you!!

[@hanayusuf4697]

I just got into my first year of university majoring in International Development and Globalization at the University of Ottawa (Canada). And I am already stressing about the LSAT

[@josephpham7999]

thank you so much for your sharing story. I'm currently apply to pharmacy school and interested in law school also. Your advices are valuable and I am extremely appreciated them.

[@edwink1467]

Joseph Pham I don’t mean to be a grammar nazi, but you should work on that area if you have plans to attend pharmacy or law school...

[@josephpham7999]

@@edwink1467 i will try my best. Thank you so much for pointing it out.

[@michellesmith2041]

I'm literally in middle school and I'm stressing about college

[@melissabidgoli]

Only 2 letters of recommendation are required now.

[@MustafizExam]

excellent lecture

[@alexsteinley9153]

For a second I thought she was about to say she scored a in the 97th percentile on her first attempt I was instantly mad

[@bruceleestudymethod6099]

Great video!

[@SuperYouthful]

NYU is a GREAT place TO start a NEW JOB IN this SOCIETY.

[@trudy-annbrown3650]

Hey Maha, Thank you for your video. I am an incoming junior looking to go to law school. I do plan on going to law school straight from undergraduate. Do you recommend this? If you do, how do you think I should study for the LSAT?

[@ussfreedom4422]

Make up tips please!! 😍

[@ubaidmilkshake]

Your video is certainly helpful. I was wondering if someone is interested in pursuing IP/Patent law do they need to major in one of the STEM fields? I was just wondering since you mentioned that you don’t need specific major for law school. Thank you

[@Mahamaven]

Many IP and Patent positions list stem background as preferred criteria

[@reggie93441]

Amazing video

[@rkgamage6383]

I love this video. Thank you

[@greciap468]

I am about to go into 8th grade and want to start pursuing my dream of going to law school

[@palaktyagii]

I really wish people could upload their letter of recommendations or CV or personal statements to give the best examples and guidance

[@Mahamaven]

A lot of people don’t have access to their recommendation letters, as you have to sign saying you haven’t read them. As for resumes and personal statements, they tend to be really specific to the person so I’m not sure how that would be helpful. However, there are templates online that are helpful for formatting. I have also linked a book of successful Harvard law essays.

[@naiken1601]

Hi! I am currently a rising junior in college. I was wondering if you review essays. Or like an overview of what could be done better. This video was really helpful though, thank you so much.

[@Mahamaven]

I don’t but working on a course, will be out soon