Getting Into Law School | Interview: Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson

Sarah Isgur and David French are joined by Miriam Ingber, associate dean of admissions & financial aid at Yale Law School, and Kristi Jobson, dean of admissions at Harvard Law School, to discuss what they’re looking for in applicants.
The Agenda:
—Who even reviews applications these days?
—The influx of applications
—AI applications
—Up in arms about the LSAT
—The role of accommodations
—Financial aid decisions
Show Notes:


00:00 Introduction to Law School Admissions
01:32 Understanding the Law School Application Process
03:27 The Role of Admissions Committees
05:15 Interview Processes in Law School Admissions
06:56 The Importance of Interviews
09:19 Preparation for Law School Interviews
10:35 Common Interview Questions
13:13 Trends in Interview Questions
14:48 Evaluating Admissions Decisions
18:38 Recent Trends in Law School Applications
21:57 Navigating Job Markets Post-Administration Changes
22:40 The Impact of AI on Legal Careers
25:00 AI in Law School Admissions
28:50 The Future of Standardized Testing in Law School Admissions
34:50 The Role of Accommodations in Legal Education
38:48 Grade Inflation and Its Implications
42:46 Understanding the Waitlist Process in Law School Admissions
48:48 The Changing Landscape of Law School Admissions
52:49 The Value of Work Experience Before Law School
58:20 Financial Considerations in Law School Decisions
01:04:38 Should You Go to Law School?