Grad & Law School Resources

The resources below are meant to serve as a general introduction to the exploration, preparation and application process for the number of post-secondary education options that many Madison graduates pursue. 

Graduate and Professional School Resources

A2Z Admissions
In A2Z, the University of Michigan Law School’s Dean Sarah Zearfoss employs her years of experience working as the Dean of Admissions to help students better prepare applications for law school.

American Bar Association’s 509 Reports
Published annually, 509 reports are required from all ABA-accredited law schools. Among other things, these reports provide prospective and current students with standardized data on admissions (including LSAT/GPA medians), enrollment, tuition, financial aid, bar passage rates and employment outcomes. View ABA Reports online.

GradSchools.com
GradSchools.com is an online directory and resource for prospective graduate students. Features include a robust searchable directory (users can find programs by degree type, subject, location or institution name); program types (on-campus, online and part/full-time); and information about application processes, financial aid and career paths. 

MSU Career Handbook
MSU’s Career Handbook now includes an overview on planning for graduate and/or professional school and how to get started on a personal statement to accompany applications. Copies are available throughout campus and in the JMC Career Services Office (329 South Case).

Test Preparation Resources

7Sage
In addition to its LSAT preparation course, 7Sage offers daily live classes via Zoom, in-person and virtual group courses, 1:1 instruction from 99th-percentile-scoring tutors, admissions consulting and editorial guidance. 

LSAT Demon
Powered by AI, LSAT Demon is an online LSAT prep. tool developed by hosts Ben Olson and Nathan Fox of the Thinking LSAT podcast. The platform is designed to help students master the LSAT and improve their score through smart drilling, analytics and live online classes. LSAT Demon also offers two free podcasts:

LSAC’s LawHub
The Law School Admission Council provides official, free tools to help prospective law students prepare for the LSAT, apply to law school and succeed in their first year. Among other things, it offers free access to official LSAT practice tests, a dashboard for tracking applications, and resources like law school insights, pre-law podcasts and preparation courses.

Manhattan Prep
Manhattan Prep strives to offer accomplished instructors, relevant curriculum, coaching in critical thinking, and enjoyable classes to help students better prepare for a number of standardized tests (including the GMAT, GRE, and LSAT).

PowerScore
PowerScore offers test preparation classes, online instruction, weekend instruction, and on-on-one tutoring to help students prepare for the LSAT, GMAT, and GRE (among other tests). 

The Princeton Review
Founded 30 years ago, The Princeton Review offers classroom, online and in-person tutoring and test preparation as well as more than 150 books that provide test prep. Note: ASMSU has a partnership with The Princeton Review for 10-30% off of test prep. services. Learn more via The Princeton Review.  

TestMasters
TestMasters has offered comprehensive test preparation for the LSAT, GMAT, GRE (and more) to over 150,000 individuals.