The costs associated with attending law school are a subject for serious consideration. Law school is expensive and you should make informed decisions regarding how you are going to pay for it. St. John's Law School offers a variety of programs to help you plan your law school finances.
All students are automatically considered for merit based scholarships, which are awarded on the basis of an exceptional undergraduate record. St. John's also participates in the federal student funding program know as FAFSA. Through this online program, students can apply for and administer their loans in one centralized location. Once admitted St. John's will recieve your FAFSA information and you will recieve your loan check. For further information you can see the FAFSA website or call the St. John's Universtity customer service line: 718-990-2000.
www.fafsa.ed.gov/
see also: http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/graduate/law/prospective/financial.sju
Monday, September 15, 2008
Housing Options
Finding a nice place to live while you're in law school is a critical component of your education. The greater New York City real estate market can be intimidating. While there are beautiful private residences all over queens, St. John's Law School offers another option: law student only, near-campus housing.
The apartments, located a short distance from campus, are new, impeccably clean, affordable and beautiful. The new hardwood floors and freshly painted walls are the perfect backdrop for your studies. Students have their own rooms and are privileged to calender-year leases which makes summer employment in NYC a breeze.
The all law student nature of these apartments is another huge benefit. Law students keep their own unique schedules, often busy from dusk til dawn. Sharing in a community of like minded individuals makes everything seem all the more normal. The apartments are walking distance to several local restaurants and shopping. All in all the Law School Apartments are a wonderful opportunity for incoming students.
The apartments, located a short distance from campus, are new, impeccably clean, affordable and beautiful. The new hardwood floors and freshly painted walls are the perfect backdrop for your studies. Students have their own rooms and are privileged to calender-year leases which makes summer employment in NYC a breeze.
The all law student nature of these apartments is another huge benefit. Law students keep their own unique schedules, often busy from dusk til dawn. Sharing in a community of like minded individuals makes everything seem all the more normal. The apartments are walking distance to several local restaurants and shopping. All in all the Law School Apartments are a wonderful opportunity for incoming students.
Personalize Your Statement
When it comes time to write your personal statement (PS) take this advice: Tell YOUR story within OUR guidelines. In other words, use the PS as a showcase for your individuality but make sure it conforms to the guidelines set forth in the application. The law school admissions process involves a lot of numbers: class rank, LSAT scores, and GPA's. The PS is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee your personal story. Use the PS to express yourself. Since STJ law does not conduct evaluative interviews, use the PS as a "written interview," to tell admissions what's special about you. There's no need to give a narrative version of your resume. Instead, tell us a story that illustrates why you would be a great lawyer and an asset to the St John's University community.
It is important however, while you are telling your story, to remember that becoming a lawyer is about learning how to be a professional. This idea should permeate your thought process when applying to law school. In the PS context, this means paying attention to formatting and page limits. It means choosing appropriate subject matter for your essay, and it means proofreading. Nothing detracts from your message and announces carelessness, like a sloppy delivery. With these principles in mind, take some time and write an essay that shows us who you are and why you'll be a good lawyer. We can't wait to learn about you.
It is important however, while you are telling your story, to remember that becoming a lawyer is about learning how to be a professional. This idea should permeate your thought process when applying to law school. In the PS context, this means paying attention to formatting and page limits. It means choosing appropriate subject matter for your essay, and it means proofreading. Nothing detracts from your message and announces carelessness, like a sloppy delivery. With these principles in mind, take some time and write an essay that shows us who you are and why you'll be a good lawyer. We can't wait to learn about you.
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