School of Law Admissions Blog

The University at Buffalo School of Law’s Clinical Legal Education program gives students the chance to put their learning into practice. Offering a diverse set of more than ten clinics ranging from civil rights to environmental and animal law, UB School of Law’s clinics not only help students get invaluable experience in prospective practice areas, but they offer them a chance to have a positive and direct impact on the community.

For 15 years, the University at Buffalo’s New York City Program in Finance and Law has been offering students an innovative and exhilarating opportunity. This joint effort between the School of Law and School of Management combines the expertise of faculty and alumni from both areas and creates an engaging semester that dives into a deep and varied curriculum in the finance capital of the world.

Guest blogger Christina Cottone offers advice about applying to law school as a Canadian or International student.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core tenets of the University at Buffalo School of Law. With movements for social justice growing ever more present in the public sphere, these are some of the ways we’re working hard on and off campus to promote social justice.

We interviewed Professor Alexandra Harrington, Director of the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic, about how they help students work with local groups to improve and advocate for criminal justice reform.

One of the greatest things about law school is that everyone has their own reason for being here. Sure, some of our reasons are the same—maybe you are inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg or Elle Woods, maybe you want to be the change, or maybe you see the endless possibilities that the legal field can provide you.  Deciding to apply to law school is the easy part…

It’s a common question among law school applicants: should I take the LSAT or GRE? This blog post covers some of the common distinctions of both and discusses how the best choice for you might depend on your own particular situation.

The 2020 recruitment season has begun and chances are some (or most) of the law fairs on your schedule will be virtual. But just because COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into typical fall season plans, it doesn’t mean you can’t still take advantage of all that virtual law fairs can offer. Here are some of the University at Buffalo School of Law’s top things to remember when you virtually meet for law fairs this season.

In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Law School Admission Council is offering an online, remotely proctored version of the LSAT — called the LSAT-Flex. In this blog you'll find out what to expect with the LSAT-Flex and how it differs from the original LSAT exam.

Finding out that you have been placed on the waitlist of a law school you've applied to may feel disheartening, but there is hope! Dorothy Shuldman '22 offers some advice about being on the waitlist.