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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.
preLaw News

Hot legal practice areas – How to find schools that specialize in them

By Hillary Mantis “Do law schools have majors?” Tania asked me during office hours. Tania is interested in...
preLaw News

8 tips for letters of recommendations for law school

By Hillary Mantis “Who should I ask to write my letters of recommendation?” Julian, a senior back on...
preLaw News

How to write a good personal statement for law school

By Hillary Mantis “I am at a standstill in my personal statement,” Lucy, a rising senior, emailed me....
preLaw Advice

Tips for adjusting to the new digital LSAT

By Hillary Mantis This September, summer will end, and with it the old paper and pencil version of...
preLaw News

8 mistakes that applicants to law school make…and how to avoid them

By Hillary Mantis As we wrap up this application cycle and look forward to the next one, I...
Legal News

Three tips for making your summer job successful

By Hillary Mantis Maria stopped by my office on the last day of classes. She was excited to...
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Legal News

Ideas for J.D.-advantage careers in the public sector

By Hillary Mantis  Some studies show that there has been an increase in law school applicants in recent...
preLaw News

Important questions to ask when you visit a law school

By Hillary Mantis As your acceptances arrive, you feel a huge wave of relief. You’re in! But at the...
Legal News

9 easy ways to get your job search going in 2019

by Hillary Mantis Whether you are looking for a summer job or a job for after graduation, a...
Legal News

Strategies for introverts to succeed at work

By Hillary Mantis “I really need a job where I don’t have to go to court,” Susan, my...
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