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.
Legal News

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...
preLaw Advice

Tips for dealing with the anxiety of applying to law school

There is often anxiety at some point for applicants during the law school application process. Will I...
Legal News

How much do entry level lawyers earn?

Liam, a sophomore, came to my office to discuss legal careers. “I actually want to find out...
preLaw Advice

How to write your best personal statement

At this time of year, in the fall, it’s not only peak season for foliage, but for...
preLaw News

Law school applicants: 5 tips on what you should be doing now

I am in my zoom drop-in office hours. All of the seniors are asking me a variation...
preLaw Advice

How to get into your dream school even when it’s a reach school

There are ways to help your chances of being admitted to your dream school—even if your numbers...
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preLaw Advice

7 ways to get ready to apply to law school 

Whether you are applying to law school this fall, or in the distant future, here is what...
Legal Careers

Top tips for on campus interviews 

Preparing for OCIs (on campus interviews) can be intimidating. In just 20 minutes, interviewers will evaluate you...
preLaw Advice

Is now a good time to apply to law school?

As this admissions cycle wraps up and we look towards the next one, is it a good time to be thinking about applying to law school?
preLaw Advice

How to negotiate more money for law school

What can you do to get more money from law schools and scholarships?
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