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The first and only law school admissions book written especially for African Americans is here! The African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide: Things You Really Need to Know Before Applying to Law School provides comprehensive and detailed information on the admissions application, grade point average, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), personal statements and essays, interviews, supplemental materials, recommendations, financial aid and money matters, and … More >>
#1 by The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on March 24, 2010 - 1:27 am
Are you an African American with dreams of law school? If so, it is highly recommended that you read The African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide by Evangeline M. Mitchell, J.D. Ms. Mitchell poses important questions and situations that will help contribute to your decision as to whether law school is the place for you.
Each chapter of this book breaks down the pre-law and the law school experience. It breaks myths and gives you a laundry list of things that the prospective law student will need to consider. Such as the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), financial aid and beyond. Overall, this is a very helpful book, and I believe that the author developed it so that she can help people to make an informed decision whether or not to attend law school. Also, the questions that are posed to the reader can actually be used in making decisions about college or graduate school.
Reviewed by Simone A. Hawks
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Clarissa Collins on March 24, 2010 - 1:43 am
I recommend this book not only to African-Americans but to anyone considering law school. It informs you of not only how to get into law school but also educates you on skills that can help you successfully excel in law school. Ms. Mitchell did a great service for the community by penning this book. It helped me to correct issues that could have but potential barriers in my path such as the importance of choosing the right law school, and made me aware of opportunities available to law students such as fellowships.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by maisha mitchell on March 24, 2010 - 2:45 am
This book is a must read for the African-American Pre-Law Student. It provided a wealth of information that most books on the market lacked. It was of particular interest to me since I am product of a historically black undergraduate university and I really needed to know how “we” are viewed at law schools. The information was easy to read and follow and provided overall information that is very much needed for the successful matriculation into law school. What I would have liked to see were profiles of those that have been through the admissions process and admitted into school to get their insight about their experience as well, in addition, to copies of successful submitted personal essays. Overall, Evageline hit it one the mark.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by christina crawford on March 24, 2010 - 5:30 am
You did it Evangeline! This book is definitely an essential tools for future black law students. All your hard work paid off. There is some much valuable information to help gear potential african-americans in the process of applying to law school. There is a wealth of information available to us in this book than anywhere us. We need someone like us who has been there and done that, and doesn’t mind helping someone else from falling in the same loophole. For anyone who is thinking about applying to law school, please pick up a copy of this book. Do not take the law school process at face value. I took it at face value the first time I applied to law school. NOw that I am applying the second time around, I know what mistakes to avoid all because of this book. Thank you Evangeline for allowing divine intervention to use you to help others. Your book is truly aspiring. Keep up the good work!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Angela Dixon on March 24, 2010 - 7:50 am
The African American Pre-Law Advice Guide is a phenomenal piece of work. I yearned for something so comprehensive geared toward African American students when I began preparing for law school. Even as a current law student, I find the thorough appendices to be of particular interest. This book gives innovative advice to future law students. It outlines from start to finish essential elements students need to consider when preparing to go to law school. The book goes far beyond the norm and includes information including a listing of other reference books and web site information dealing with everything from LSAT prep to scholarships. If you are a first to the law school process, this is a must read, especially Evangeline Mitchell’s candid preface that tells about her experiences applying to law schools and lessons learned from that experience that will definitely shed some positive light on the process for potential law students. I have recommended this book to my friends who are interested in law school. I highly recommend it to any potential law students who want the inside track. Evangeline Mitchell lights a flame that will burn for years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5