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LAW BOOKS FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS
Books in the Stacks at D.H. Hill that can be
checked out:
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NAPLA/SAPLA Book of Law School Lists: information on ABA-approved law
schools
- D. H. Hill KF273 .M37 2007 (gift, being processed for
collection, 12/07)
- An annual publication from the Northeast and Southern Associations of
Pre-Law Advisors.
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So You Want to be a Lawyer: A Practical Guide to Law as a
Career
- D.H. Hill Tower stacks KF297 .Z9 S6 1996
- This short book provides an overview of professional opportunities in
legal practice, and general information about the application process. Also
includes a lengthy list of suggested additional reading.
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Careers in Law
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF297 .M86 1997
- Includes what lawyers do and in-depth explanations of specialized fields,
such as environmental law and intellectual property law.
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Law School Survival: A Crash Course for Students by
Students
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks K184 .G67 1998
- Easy to read tips and words of advice from law school students.
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Majoring in Law: It's Not Right for Everyone, Is it Right for
You?
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF297 .U53 1995
- Easy to read and informative. Includes a short list of suggested reading,
and the addresses of various bar associations.
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Pre-Law Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Law
School
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF297 .C65 1996
- Covers a variety of topics including what lawyers do, specialized fields,
and law school.
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To Be a Trial Lawyer
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF8915 .B343 1985
- Chapters include What Trial Lawyers Do, Working with a Jury, and Calling a
Witness. There's also a chapter on law schools. By F. Lee Bailey.
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A Woman's Guide to Law School
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF283 .H57 1999
- A very approachable guide for women considering law school. Focuses on
evaluating a potential school for factors that may increase or decrease their
success.
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Getting to Maybe: How to Excel on Law School Exams
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF283 .F58 1999
- A detailed guide to strategies for preparing for and writing the unique
sort of exams that are given in law school.
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Starting Off Right in Law School by Carolyn J. Nygren
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF273 .N97 1997
- This short book focuses on two aspects of preparation for law school:
learning the basics of the American legal system, and learning the specialized
study skills needed for law school exams.
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Inside the Law Schools: A Guide by Students for Students
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF266 .G64 1998
- Entries for over 100 law schools combine brief statistical data with real
students' perspectives on the character of the schools, their faculty,
surroundings, and student body.
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Barron's Guide to Law Schools
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF266 .B37 1994
- (2000 edition is available online through netLibrary)
- Primarily a series of profiles of law schools, this book also contains an
overview of law school and the admissions process, and a sample LSAT test.
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Everything You Need to Score High on the LSAT (book +
software)
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF285 .Z9 E74 2000
- A standard test-preparation book, with sample questions and explanations
of the answers, practice tests, and reviews of critical subjects.
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Barron's Pass Key to the LSAT: Law School Admission Test
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF285 .Z9 B63 1999
- A comprehensive guide to preparation for the LSAT, including test-taking
strategies, analyses of sample questions, and three full-length sample tests.
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LSAT Power
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF285 .Z9 L77 1996
- A very approachable guide to taking and scoring well on the LSAT.
Includes strategies for taking the test, and a complete sample exam with
answers and explanations.
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LSAT Success
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF285 .Z9 L78 1997
- Presents detailed plans for preparing for the LSAT over 7 weeks, 7 days,
or a one-day "crash course". Includes 3 full-length sample tests with answers
and explanations.
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Getting into Law School Today
- D. H. Hill Tower stacks KF285 .M37 1994
- This short book gives a general overview of the law school admissions
process, including selecting schools, the application, and taking the LSAT.
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