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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Law school alternative programs: Which one is right for you?

“I just got a great job as a paralegal,” Mike told me during office hours. “They said I...
preLaw Advice

How to find the right law school for you

You may be waiting for decisions from law schools you’ve already applied to in this cycle. Or...
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Pros and cons to taking time off before applying to law school

By Hillary Mantis I get a lot of emails like this one around this time of year, from...
preLaw Advice

Current trends in law school admissions

In some ways, every law school admissions cycle is similar. But in other ways, each one is...
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How to distinguish yourself in a competitive law school admission cycle

As of the time I’m writing this, applicants to law school in the current admissions cycle are...
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How are things looking for the upcoming law school admissions cycle?

Every year, around this time of year, the current law school application cycle starts to wrap up. Most...
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10 things you should know about law schools before you apply

Whether you are making final decisions about where to enroll in law school, or just starting to...
preLaw Advice

Four ideas for getting a summer internship

It’s almost spring, which means that summer will be here before you know it. Do you have...
preLaw Advice

Is it better to go straight to law school, or take some time off before applying?

“When is the best time to apply to law school?” Benjamin nervously asked. He was a junior...
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How to answer really tough interview questions

You have checked your resume over twice. You have lined up all your references. You have re-familiarized...
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