Pre-law Resources in the Piper Center

    All these books are available for you to use in the Piper Center or to check out.

    Guides for Choosing Where to Apply

    • Official Guide to ABA-approved Law Schools . (2009). From ABA and LSAC.
    • Best 170 Law Schools . (2008). From the Princeton Review.
    • The Law School Buzz Book . (2005). From Vault.
    • Complete Book of Law Schools . (2004). From the Princeton Review.

    Guides for Navigating Law School Admissions

    • Getting Into Law School : A Strategic Approach . (2006). From Kaplan Publishing.
    • The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions: Straight Advice on Essays, Resumes, Interviews, and More . (2005) By Anna Ivey, Former Dean of Admissions at the University of Chicago Law School.
    • How to Get Into Law School . (2004) By Susan Estrich, J.D.
    • Law School Essays that Made a Difference . (2003) From the Princeton Review.
    • Perfect Personal Statements. (2004). By Mark Alan Stewart, J.D.
    • The Ultimate Guide to Law School Admission . (2003). By Pre-law Advisor Carol L. Wright, J.D.
    • Getting Into Law School Today: The Inside Facts Every Pre-law Should Know . (1998). By Thomas Martinson, J.D. and David Waldherr, J.D.
    • How to Get Into the Right Law School . (1997). By Paul Lermck, Ph.D.

    LSAT Information and Practice Tests

    • Cracking the LSAT. (2010) From the Princeton Review. (2 copies)
    • LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible. (2009). From PowerScore Test Preparation.
    • LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible. (2009). From PowerScore Test Preparation.
    • LSAT Logic Games Bible. (2008). From PowerScore Test Preparation.
    • LSAT Comprehensive Program. (2007-2008). From Kaplan Publishing.
    • The Official LSAT PrepTest with Explanations. (2000). From the Law School Admissions Council.
    • Eight old, released LSAT exams for use in the CEL

    Information to Prepare You for Actually Attending Law School

    • Law School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience: By students, for students. (2004). By Robert H. Miller, J.D.

    Exploring the Legal Field

    • Should You Really Be a Lawyer? (2005). By Deborah Schneider, J.D. & Gary Belsky.
    • So You Want to Be a Lawyer . (2000). From the Law School Admission Council.
    • So You Want to Be a Lawyer . (1999). From the Law School Admission Council.

    Information about Legal Practice Areas

    • The Official Guide to Legal Specialties. (2000). By Lisa L. Abrams, J.D.
    • Careers in Law. (1997). By Gary Munneke.
    • Opportunities in Paralegal Careers. (2005). By Alice Fins.
    • Opportunities in Paralegal Careers. (1998). By Alice Fins.
    • Paralegal Career Guide. (2001). By Chere B. Estrin.
    • Guerilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams. (1995). By Kimm Alayne Walton, J.D.
    • Finding a Job in Washington: Contacts and Strategies to Build Your Career in Public Policy. (2000). By Bruce Maxwell.
    • Opportunities in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Careers. (2003). By James Stinchcomb.
    • Careers in Criminology. (2000). By Marilyn Morgan.
    • Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors. (2001). By Stephen Lambert & Debra Regan.
    • Great Jobs for Political Science Majors . (1998). By Mark Rowh.
    • Great Jobs for History Majors . (2001). By Julie DeGalan & Stephen Lambert.
    • Careers for Legal Eagles & Other Law-and Order Types . (1998). By Blythe Camenson.

    Vault Guides to:

    • Tax Law Careers. (2005).
    • Corporate Law Careers. (2003).
    • Bankruptcy Law Careers .(2003).
    • Capitol Hill Careers. (2003).
    • Labor and Employment Law Careers. (2003).
    • Litigation Law Careers. (2003).
    • The Top Government and Nonprofit Legal Employers. (2003).
    • Law Firm Leaders: Q&A with Chairmen and Managing Partners. (2004).
    • The Top 100 Law Firms. (2005).