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IS WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT The African American
Pre-Law School Advice Guide: Things You Really Need
to Know Before Applying to Law School!!
"The
African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide serves
as an excellent resource for anyone considering applying
to law school. This Guide is a 'must have' resource
for career counselors, universities and law schools."
—John
H. Jackson, J.D., Ed.D., National Director of Education,
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP)
"The
African American Pre-Law School Guide is an incredibly
informative book. It leaves no question unanswered, every
single question that I ever had about law school was answered.
The author really speaks to the reader about both the pros
and cons of attending law school. After reading the African
American Pre Law School Guide I now know that I do have
what it takes to successfully make it to law school. Prior
to the making of this book there were many people who had
to go it alone without any sort of guidance, however, with
the advent of this book no student will ever have to face
the rigors of law school without adequate information.
The book is not only extremely informative and detailed
but it is also a great read. The author shares her experiences
of applying and attending law school which also makes for
a few laughs. This book is really an excellent read, I
highly recommend this book to every student who has ever
wanted to go to law school."
—Nia Rose, Future Law Student, New York, New
York
|
“I was able to read this book and I felt compelled
to share my thoughts with others. I just went through
the law school admissions process and without this book
I don't know how I would have been able to do it.
Catered to addressing the issues that specifically
affect African Americans applicants, this book shows
tactics that will show any applicant how to piece
together their application and portray himself or
herself as the ultimate law school candidate. The
book also provides a step by step guide through each
part of the application process.
This book written for African-Americans by an
African-American woman gives the perspective of the
law school admission process from someone who has
successfully been through the process.
If you want to truly ensure that your law school
admissions process is a success, I HIGHLY recommend
that you purchase a copy today. It is a true investment
in your future. Take it from someone who has just
gone through it.
Thanks to the advice in this book I have been accepted
to UC Berkeley School Of Law the # 7 Law School in the
country and the advice in this book will help you excel
above other law school applicants just like I did.”
—Funmi,
First-Year Law Student, University of California
Berkeley School of Law |
“ 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, The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers |
“ Evangeline Mitchell, in her book The African
American Pre- Law School Advice Guide, attempts to aid
the African American future law student through the hoops
of preparing for law school. In this four hundred page
comprehensive guide, she covers information from a student's
motivation to enter into law school to different truths
about law school.
Beginning with her personal experience, Ms. Mitchell
gives testimony to the difficulty of law school and
the necessity of this guide especially for African
Americans. Brick by brick she constructs the detailed
steps from the question "Do you really want
to Go to Law School?, to an appendix that includes
other references, Black Law school profiles, needed
checklists, and more.
As a person who considered law after receiving
my degree, I picked this text up with anticipated
interest. Initially intimidated by its many pages
and small font I was impressed with the enormous
amount of information. Ms. Mitchell wonderfully anticipated
that reaction and created a "straight out" outline
designed for easier reading. This outline lays out
the main points of each chapter so that the reader
can utilize this guide as a reference guide.
Ms. Mitchell's organization of this book is probably
the most impressive thing about the book. As stated before
the outline is a definite plus and the appendix was full
of such great information that realistically it could
have been a book unto itself. Although there are testaments
of its success included in the book, Ms. Mitchell does
include a disclaimer that everyone's experience will
be varied and this book was designed simply as an aide.
However I cannot imagine how a guide this well put together
could be anything but helpful.”
—Kotanya,
A Place Of Our Own APOOO BookClub |
“The
African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide is a resource
that law school-minded students shouldn't be without. Everything
you ever wanted to know about law school, but was afraid
to research is here. I commend Mitchell for doing all this
work to help aspiring black lawyers prepare for the grueling
task of attending law school.”
—Shonell Bacon, The Nubian
Chronicle Reviews |
”Evangeline
Mitchell's book The African American Pre-Law Advice Guide
is jam-packed with information to assist African Americans
with the tricky process of getting admitted to law school.
One word of advice for those wanting to apply for law
school: Do not wait until the last minute. Take the LSAT
early in the year and have your applications in early.
I think the advice Evangeline Mitchell gives readers
in this book will position them to get admitted to the
best school for them. I think this book is an asset for
those African American students (and others) who are
astute enough to carefully plan their careers. Ms. Mitchell's
book reminds us that often the most important part of
process of realizing career success is at the beginning.
The planning process for law school admissions is made
clearer and easier by the abundant wealth of information
on a wide variety of subjects related to law school admissions.
Evangeline Mitchell's book saved me a lot of time, effort,
money and heartache. If you are an African American thinking
about law school, be sure to get a copy of this important
book.”
—Robert
Jones, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Houston |
“The
African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide is a book
written specifically to provide information for and encourage
African American students interested in law school to
think precisely about the process and begin preparation
early. The book contains a wealth of insightful information
that caters to African American students across the country
and encourages them to research carefully and secondly
to begin pursuit. Mitchell writes from a position of
experience. She shares her wisdom, victories, trials
and regrets with her reader. As no other author has been,
Mitchell is honest about the law school experience and
the role race will play for the African American student.
The African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide is a
must read! DON'T WORRY!! It reads easily and is outlined,
so you can get that answer you want Right Now!”
—Muhtarat Agoro, Brown University Student,
Chairperson, National Association of Future Black Law
Students (NAFBLS) |
“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!”
—Christina Crawford, Graduate of Northeastern
University, Boston, MA |
“ 4 ½ out
of 5 stars. . . . I suspect many African-Americans
are glad they know Dr. Mitchell even if only through
her writing. . . . How does one apply to law school?
What does one look for in a law school? How does one
pay for law school? . . . [T]his book is thorough. .
. . [T]he book can be used by anyone thinking about
entering law school!”
—John Hoh, Reviewer, BookIdeas.com |
“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.”
—Angela Dixon, Co-Chair, Black Law Students
Association, University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa
City, Iowa |
“This
has to be apart of your library!!! This is a must read
for the African-American Pre-Law Student. This book provides
insightful information that most books on the market
lack from the African-American perspective. It provided
just what is needed for the successful matriculation
into law school. What was of particular interest to me
were her comments for those students that are products
of a historically black university or college. This book
was easy to understand and follow and gave a very candid
view of the entire admissions process. What I would have
like to see were profiles of students that also went
through the admissions process and have been admitted
into law schools, to get their insights as well, in addition,
to seeing actual successful submitted copies of students
personal essays, and a couple of comments from persons
that sit on the admissions committee panel. Overall,
Evangeline hit it on the mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
—Maisha Mitchell, Virginia State University
Graduate |
“The
guide was very helpful regarding my decision to attend
law school and it allowed me to gain a greater understanding
of all the steps needed to get into law school and graduate.
. . . I would recommend this book to any African American
considering law school, even other minorities.”
—Clarissa Collins, Spelman College, Atlanta,
Georgia, |
“Awesome.
. . . The knowledge that is in this book is in the minds
of many, but the hearts of few that would share it. If
you want to know why and how to get to law school (any
race), read this book.”
—Greg Cuyler, Student, Sugar Hill, Georgia |
Without
reservation, I highly recommend: “The African American
Pre-Law School Advice Guide: Things You Really Need To
Know Before Applying To Law School” by Evangeline Mitchell. I
believe that this book is a must have for anyone, whether
they are freshman in college or veterans in the workforce,
who wants to become an attractive and competitive law
school applicant. It is also a reference that pre-law
advisors, professors, and admissions officers must read
so that they can refer it to African America students
who are serious about law school. This book goes far
beyond the generic information that many popular law
school advice guides provide. Instead, Ms. Mitchell
instructs African Americans on the nuts and bolts of
the admissions process that often allude them due to
lack of resources, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
It
is well worth purchasing simply for reading the
opening preface. Ms. Mitchell gives the readers
an honest look at the mistakes that she made as
a result of the lack of mentoring and candid information
that is required for successful admission to law
school. She states that much of what she
learned came during and after law school and not
before, when it would have been most beneficial.
By
simply browsing through the book, you will quickly
discover that simply filling out the application
at face value and as the school asks is not enough
to gain admissions. The Pre-Law Advice Guide provides
applicants with the steps of both written and unwritten
rules of making a competitive law school package.
The reader will have to read and refer to this
book a multitude of times. It will provide
specific instructions on how to give an accurate
and honest assessment of both the applicant's assets
and liabilities and how to craft a package and
develop a strategy that encourages law schools
to carefully evaluate and accept the application.
Once
the preface is read, the reader must turn to the “Straight
Out” outline to learn how the book is organized. There
reader will also see that applicants will benefit
from Ms. Mitchell's extensive research, as she
will show you how to address common concerns of
specifically for African Americans that cannot
be found in other sources. Among the many
issues discussed in the advice guide the reader
will find answers to the following items:
- Ways
to determine if law school is really the right
career and educational path for you;
- How
to address low grades and LSAT scores;
- How
to prepare for the LSAT;
- What
constitutes effective letters of recommendations;
- A
detailed and extensive check list for writing a
top-notched personal statement;
- The
importance of networking with current students;
- How
to get fee waivers for law school applications;
- How
to research law schools to find the school that
offers the concrete qualities that you want;
- How
to find a law school where African Americans thrive
academically, in campus activism, graduation rates,
minority professors, and job placements during
and after law school;
- How
to accurately evaluate law school rankings;
- And,
suggestions for obtaining a well-rounded personal
and academic background through suggested readings,
study abroad, community service, and becoming a
part of the college community.
The
African American Pre-Law Advice Guide is a “must-have” for
any African American who wants to be a competitive applicant
in the admissions process. Although there are many
lessons to be learned from this book, the reader will
come to realize that the law school admissions process
is really a complex business. Ms. Mitchell book
is a groundbreaking tool and priceless reference on how
to successfully navigate through this business endeavor.”
—Stephanie
L. Williams, Spelman College Graduate |
“Your
vested interest in the lives of young African Americans
in pursuit of higher learning is awe inspiring and one
cannot help but appreciate your dedication.. . . Your
book The African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide,
has already prove[n] to be an asset to my academic future.”—T.B.,
Baltimore, Maryland |
“Wonderful! Evangeline
has put a complex world into a very uncomplicated book.
If you're sure about going to law school, if you're not
sure... this is a must read!”
—Taylor, Reader (Review posted on www.BarnesandNoble.com) |
“As
for the Pre-Law Students, they must not go another day
without this book being in your reference library as
a motivational tool, an inspirational guide and a pocket
handbook to real issues. . . . Not only pre-law students
should reference this book but libraries, college career
counselors, universities, churches and youth ministers,
high school counselors, adult education centers and law
schools themselves. . . . If a student never gets a counselor
to assist, this book will do a great job without running
into brick walls to get to the point of being accepted
into law school and for that matter, any school. Through
this book, one will learn how to develop and organize
a support system to keep them going and hold on to accountability.”
— Mahogany Revue |
"The
African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide is a clear
and comprehensive guide that elucidates all of the details
of applying to law school. (I cannot imagine that there
is a topic that the author has not covered here). She
has clearly accomplished her goal of providing what was
missing when she applied to law school, namely a retrospective
road map of the terrain that she has covered. I think
she has
struck a great tone of being both authoritative and down
to earth."
- Ron Brown, graduate of Brown University, Bachelor of Arts in African
American Studies, Former Dean at Brown University |
"Evangeline
Mitchell's pre-law guide is an 'outstanding' piece of
work. It's the best I have seen in regard to law admissions
help for students of color. How good is it? Black Excel
uses it as a resource to counsel students considering
law school and we've gotten 100% positive results, with
accepts to law schools at all "tier" levels.
I am encouraging students, parents, and advisors to get
a copy. . . . It is a must read for anyone interested
in applying to law school."
- Isaac Black, Founder of Black Excel: The College
Help Network and Author of the Black Excel African American
Student's College Guide: Your One-Stop Resource for Choosing
the Right College, Getting In, and Paying the Bill |
"This
is a very thorough and simple step-by-step guide to law
school admissions preparation from a minority perspective.
The author emphasizes the necessity of adequate planning
and preparation for success in accord with the old adage
that, 'people don't plan to fail, but rather fail to
plan.' Every prospective law school student must read
the book."
—DeMonica
D. Gladney, Attorney at Law and President, Houston Black
Lawyers Association 1999-2001 |
"Evangeline
M. Mitchell's book is a comprehensive must read for all
those who aspire to apply to and attend law school. This
book bursts at the seams with insightful perspectives,
legal anecdotes and suggestions. However, most importantly,
Ms. Mitchell's book does an excellent job at not telling
prospective law students what to think, but rather what
to think about, not only from point A to Z, but also
underneath the surface of those perfectly scripted law
school view books"
—Darryl
Lance Lockett, J.D., CEO, X-Factor Sports and Entertainment,
Inc. |
"It
is clear that this information-packed book is not only
an important contribution to law school admissions reference
books, but also a labor of love. Any prospective law
student hoping to gain a competitive edge in the law
school admissions process should obtain a copy of this
book as they contemplate applying to law school. It's
a one-stop resource that includes a mountain of valuable
information and can be referred to again and again."
—Marci
Cannon, J.D., Attorney at Law, Field & Brown |
"It
was so great! So many times I could nod my head in agreement
with the things said. I was like, "Man, I wish I
had known that a few times!" Also, it was some really
good advice for me. I would definitely recommend this
book!"
—Michael
Corbett, International Consultant, Graduate of the University
of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) |
"I
must say that it is an eye-opener!!!!!!!! Once I started
reading your book I couldn't put it down. . . . I have
close friends who have completed law school and are practicing
and they didn't give me this much advice. I will just
say this. . . . your voice and advice is something that
needs to be heard!!!!!!!! There are many people that
I am in contact with who are absolutely clueless and
thought I was doing too much work to get into law school.
Reading your book shows me I haven't done enough!!!!
Thank you for taking the time and the motivation to publish
such insightful thoughts. . . . Again, great work!!!!!!!!"
—Chejuana
Willis, Writer, Future Law Student |
"You
have set out to create an essential primer for the aspiring
black law school student and have, I think, succeeded
on the whole by this measure. You leave few stones unturned
as you delve into the pitfalls of the application process.
. . . The book is very coherent and reads a bit like
a military training manual but that is probably quite
apt given the state of competition. The messages of foresight,
research, determination and attention to detail are really
drummed into the reader leaving them in no doubt that
these applications are serious business. It should be
a welcome reality check for those unclear of the challenges
ahead. The result is a well-written, informative and
easy-to-read guide that will assist students in their
applications."
—Christopher
Arning, Advertising Account Planner, Graduate of University
College London and University of Warwick |
" To
all people going to law school, this is a nuts and bolts
guide about the application process. Written by a gem
locked out of credible information due to her socioeconomic
and political environment, Evangeline Mitchell gives
a real deal account about getting to that J.D. This book
can provide insight not only to prospective law schoolers,
but also to administrators who in this new millennium
we hope are recognizing the value of diversity in the
New World Order. I applaud Evangeline and hope you enjoy
this down-to-earth and easy-to-read guide. Good luck
to all who read this book."
—Mutale
Nkonde, Author of the upcoming book Building Bridges:
The African American Guide to Getting into PR |
This
invaluable new book is a crucial resource for anyone
with an interest in attending law school. It is truly
a tour de force and the writer's passion for education
is displayed on each its pages as she digs far beneath
the surface to reveal law school's hidden pitfalls and
obstacles from an African American perspective. Written
with the 20/20 vision of hindsight "The African
American Pre-Law School Advice Guide" provides a
comprehensive yet easy-to-understand guide to help students
approach each phase of the legal education application
process with confidence. I highly recommend this book
for any aspiring lawyer."
—David
T. Taylor, Esquire, Trademark Attorney Advisor
United States Patent and Trademark Office |
"Ms.
Mitchell has put together the most comprehensive guide
to getting into law schools I’ve read. It should
be a prerequisite for ALL students thinking about law
school. The author provides great insight into the challenges
of making oneself competitive for the admissions process
along with an in-depth look at her own struggle during
the process. A jewel of a book, The African American
Pre-Law School Advice Guide is a badly needed tool that
all persons serious about getting into law school should
read. I look forward to Ms. Mitchell’s future works."
—Rodrick
Miller, Graduate Student, Master in Public
Policy, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University and Graduate of Saint Augustine’s
College (HBCU) |
"This
book is essential if you’re young, Black and serious
about going to law school in the future."
—Juma
K. Crawford, Teacher and Future Law Student,
Graduate of Amherst College and Harvard University
Graduate School of Education |
"This
book is a very resourceful and comprehensive guide that
walks potential law students through the various issues
that should be considered upon pursuing a law degree
- a must read for prospective African American law students!"
—Ansel
E. Brown, Harvard Law School, J.D. 2002 |
"I recently purchased "The African American
Pre-Law School Advice Guide". I just read the preface
and I had to write you and say thanks. The information
in the preface has my eyes wide open and I could already
see that your book is going to make a big difference
in my life.”
—D.
H. |
“I received your book about a week ago and I needed to write and say thanks
for all of the wonderful advice. I applied to law school about 5 years ago
as an undergrad and scored terribly on the LSAT, twice. I was devastated and
basically gave up. I decided this fall that I would try again for 2005.
Your book covers everything, literally. Here are a the items that helped
me the most:
Resume and profile-I never thought to really re-do my resume for the law
sch[ool]. admissions application and I never heard of a profile until you
mentioned it in you book.
Diversity-Being Black, I was not sure how to respond to the "how will
you bring diversity to the school" questions on most of the applications
I received. I also wasn't sure if my life was considered "hard" enough
to qualify for special admissions, etc., but after reading your book, you
really cleared this issue up. I realized that my life growing up was legitimately
hard enough to qualify for many of these special consideration programs
and not to feel ashamed because I apply for admissions through one of them!
Encouragement-The encouragement you provide in the book is so uplifting.
I really needed to hear many of the things you said in the book. It is
nice to know that there is someone out there who understands my struggle
with the LSAT and my feeling of inferiority and whether or not I am "smart" enough
for law school.
Thanks again for your valuable advice. I am buying your book as a present
for a young woman I mentor who is taking the LSAT this Saturday. I just
pray that she does not make the same mistakes I made 5 years ago. I know
your book will be an integral part of her strategic planning as it has
been for mine.”
—E.
C. |
“I've been wanting to send you this e-mail to thank you for sending me
your book, as I received it about a month ago. I found it both helpful and informative,
making me aware of some of the issues that are pertinent to Black applicants,
as well as confirming some of the information that I had already amassed. Although
I've read most of the books that you've suggested, it was great to see these
other books that I also found informative.
As you've probably surmised, I'm in the midst of the application
process. I do feel that I'm making the correct choice for myself, having
done some extensive introspection and having been exposed to both the
positive and negative aspects of law school.
I really commend you for offering your experiences and advice. I
wish you continued success in all your endeavours, and I look forward
seeing more of your work in the future."
—A.
O. |
“You would also be happy to know that I have
told everybody about your book. I even quote you to my
friends. In the beginning of your book, you said "Be
persistent and don't be ready to give up if things don't
work out during first or second try. There are many stories
of people who have succeeded after failing numerous times." This
statement sparked something in me to do more, even though
I was rejected by law schools. My African-American and
Latino friends would like to go to law school, but get
discouraged after rejection. After being rejected by
some law schools, one of my friends settled for working
for an insurance company as a claims specialist. There
is nothing wrong with a claims specialist, but that is
not her passion. I have recommended your book to her.”
—K.
M. |
“Your book has been very helpful to me during each step in my application
process. Thank you so much for your advice. Thanks again!”
—C. |
 What Readers are saying
about Profiles of Successful African American
Law School Applicants:
“Profiles & Essays is a meticulous
and thorough compilation of the excellence, tenacity
and dedication that applicants need in order to be
successful in their endeavor to matriculate into
law school. The personal essays compiled in this
invaluable text demonstrate exactly how the variety
of experiences and world views of African American
applicants can elevate the level of analysis in class
discussion and, ultimately, enhance the ability of
the legal profession to solve social problems. If
prospective applicants were to make only one investment
in pre-law material Profiles & Essays should
be the one, because the stories contained here connect
all the dots between the applicants’ academic
and life experiences and their assertion that they
can succeed in law school. Precisely because the
applicants profiled in Mitchell’s work have
been successful, these essays can show prospective
applicants how to convince admission committees of
their ability to succeed in law school. The breadth
of these profiles is exhaustive and wonderfully refreshing
in its demonstration that diversity initiatives and
excellence operate in tandem. Kudos to Mitchell for
adding another dimension to diversity initiatives
in legal education.”
—Felice
Robinson, J.D., Pre-Law Coordinator, Council on
Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO), American Bar
Association
“Profiles & Essays of Successful
African American Law School Applicants is an outstanding, ‘must
have’ guide. It’s a breakthrough work
because it shows you what students who actually
were accepted to law school wrote about and did
to get in. Our aspiring law students are also given ‘real’ profiles,
insider insights, suggestions, advice and more.
This is an awesome resource that is highly recommended.”
—Isaac
Black, Founder, Black Excel: The College Help Network
and Author, Black Excel African American Student’s
College Guide
“To whom much is given, much is required.
We often hear those words spoken but few truly
follow the wisdom hidden in that simple truth.
This book, its author and the contributors
understand that simple truth.”
Mishonda Baldwin
National Chairperson, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)
From the foreward
“Evangeline Mitchell has
graciously shared her own experiences and enlisted
the knowledge of 75 talented African American
law students and several admissions officers
to create a work that will prove invaluable
for all, especially African Americans, interested
in pursuing legal study. The true beauty of
this work is that it grants access to an abundance
of information that is often veiled in the
competitive admissions environment. This volume
is an incredible public service to potential
law students, from high school prodigies who
are now plotting their path to law school to
those who are considering a change later in
their career path. The advice that Evangeline
and her colleagues present in this book will
no doubt prove to be the launching pad for
the dreams and legal careers of those who glean
the wisdom and inspiration from these pages.”
—Richard
J. Reddick, Editor, Harvard Educational
Review and Co-Author of A New Look
at Black Families, Fifth Edition
“ Profiles & Essays
of Successful African American Law School
Applicants is an awesome
tool that should be utilized by pre-law students
of all races. As a recent college graduate
and law school applicant, the advice given
by students who have been through this process
before was helpful and inspiring. Additionally,
the caliber of law schools that the selected
students attended are among the premier universities.
It is refreshing to read about and learn
from our community, as well as the nation's
best and brightest.”
—Brittany
M. Teal, Graduate, The University of Texas at Austin
“This
book is golden. After reading it, I feel that
every aspiring law student would learn so many
vital ideas from the book that you couldn't
afford not to have and read this from cover
to cover. Conceptually, the book is highly
innovative and I've never read anything that
neared its equal. Its purpose is to enrich
and inform and not to pacify with commercial,
unoriginal concepts. The profiles themselves
are presented in a manner that allows you to
see similarities along with the contrast between
students. I will avoid several “potholes” along
the path to law school that I definitely wouldn't
have and this is entirely BECAUSE OF THIS BOOK.
Absolutely necessary for your matriculation
into law school.”
—Chris
Oliver, Engineer, Chairperson, National Association
of Future Black Law Students (NAFBLS)
"As a pre-law student,
I found Profiles and Essays of Successful
African American Law School Applicants to
be a very insightful and innovative book. It
has helped me tremendously in making sure that
I am properly prepared to apply to and enter
law school. It is a must read for any student
wanting to pursue a career in the legal profession.”
—Antoine
Andrew Walker, Student, South Carolina State
University , Orangeburg , South Carolina
“I thought the collection
essays were very inspirational. . . . I thought
it was good reading and I would recommend this
book to those who [have] already decided that
law school is in their future. . . . You can
be proud of this one because this is an excellent
piece of work.”
—Charles
Davis, Student, Johnson & Wales University
, Providence , Rhode Island
“Education is a fundamental
and necessary aspect of life that opens the
door for others and bridges the gap between
people. Profiles & Essays of Successful
African American Law School Applicants exposes
potential law school students to the advantage
points and possible pitfalls that must be considered
in the application process. The book leads
to law school applicants that have discovered
something even greater! That is the knowledge
of knowing that they can communicate and compete
on a domestic as well as on a global scale.
This is impact!”
—Wayne
E. Brown, Author, Black Samurai: Work, Travel, Culture, Religion, Struggle & Perspective
of a Black Man (www.webinternationalpublishing.com)
“Ms. Mitchell does not leave
any enlightening information outside of this
book. Ms. Mitchell gives the reader numerous
examples. She expresses her encouragement,
leaving a high boost of morale for future law
students. This book is highly recommended to
any student who plans on attending law school
in the future.”
—Regina
Y. Foston, Student, Grambling State
University , Grambling , Louisiana
“ Profiles & Essays
of Successful African American Law School
Applicants is the ideal resource
for anyone interested in learning more about
matriculating into law school. The book showcases
the work and activities of what competitive
law school candidates did prior to entering
competitive law schools and provides concrete
examples of personal statements, resumes,
addendums and advice. This book is an indelible
resource in empowering more students to pursue
a legal education.”
—M.
Henri Thompson, Johns Hopkins University Graduate and NAACP
Brown v. Board of Education 50th
Anniversary/Image Awards Web Master
“Five Stars. . . Amazing . . . Evangeline's books are must-haves for African Americans. The law school admissions process is a daunting task, but especially for African Americans since there is so much mystery surrounding what Blacks REALLY need to get into law school, how we stack up against White candidates, etc. Accordingly, Evangeline never mentions specific GPA's or LSAT scores--which can be good or bad since no one ever says exactly what Blacks need to score on the LSAT--but just encourages us all to get the best GPA we can in college and do whatever we can to ace the LSAT. Admittedly, it does bother me that none of her books actually reveal what Black students at top law schools made on the LSAT, but I understand and still believe that this is the most helpful book for African Americans on the market because it is the only one that addresses us specifically and doesn't talk to ALL applicants as if everything applies to them the exact same way. It also bothers me that she somewhat seems to assume we all attended HBCU's, are disadvantaged or lower socioeconomic--none of which I feel applies to me--but, again, her information is still helpful just the same. For those of you who long for profiles of Blacks in law school, personal statements or just more information for Blacks, visit hopespromisepublishing.com to order her latest book "Profiles & Essays of Successful African American Law School Applicants." Combined with this book, you will have just about all the ammunition you need to get yourself into the top law schools. Evangeline does it all for us and has inspired me to try my hand at a book that will illuminate many hidden mysteries for Blacks that want to get into top law schools, as well.”
- From Reviewer on Amazon.com
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