Hillary Mantis Esq.

Hillary Mantis works with prelaw students, law students and lawyers. She is the assistant dean for the prelaw advising program at Fordham University and author of several career and law school admissions books. You can reach her at Hillary.Mantis@yahoo.com.

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Still not sure whether you want to go to law school?

By Hillary Mantis Dear Hillary: I’m a senior, and graduation’s coming up. I’m still not sure about law school...

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Best alternative legal careers

Whether we are in good economic times or bad, lawyers have always been curious about non-traditional legal...

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I’ve been rejected by my top choice – now what?

Dear Hillary: I just found out that I got rejected by my top choice law school. I’m devastated....

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Accepted: Now how do you choose which school is best?

Dear Hillary: I just got accepted to three law schools. Do I go with the one that is...

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Five easy ways to build a professional network

By Hillary Mantis Let's face it — it's hard to stand out when you are a law student. Your...

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Financial aid: Where to start

By Hillary Mantis I’m starting to pick my final list of law schools to apply to, now that...

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What do law schools look for on a resume?

By Hillary Mantis Q: I am in the pre-law stage: taken the LSAT, work as a paralegal. I am working...

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How to network during the holidays (and land a job)

By Hillary Mantis “No one hires over the holidays, right?” Jeff, an anxious student sat in my office,...

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Five steps to be ready for the job market by graduation

By Hillary Mantis If you are a 3L, graduation is just around the corner. It’s coming, whether you...

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What should my college major be if I want to be a lawyer?

Dear Hillary, Do I have to take pre-law courses, or major in pre-law to get into law school?...

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