Fewer and fewer law schools these days offer interviews as part of their admissions processes, but notables that still do include Harvard, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern. Law school admissions interviews at Harvard and Chicago are conducted by Skype, and these schools extend interviews to candidates on an invitation-only basis. Northwestern gives applicants the option to request an interview, either in person (on-campus or off-campus) or via video.
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If you\u2019re speaking with an admissions representative on Skype, they\u2019ll be able to see (and hear) where you\u2019re interviewing from. Make sure to choose a quiet location indoors with a plain background<\/strong> \u2013 that way the focus will be on you, not on your Chihuahua\u2019s barks from the kitchen or on a blaring television set. The place should also allow you to speak up, clearly and loudly<\/strong>, so the main hall of the library is probably not your best bet. Just because admissions officers can only see you from your shoulders up doesn\u2019t give you leeway to wear a Halloween costume to your interview. Dress for success \u2013 even if interviewers can\u2019t see your slacks, you\u2019ll take your own interview more seriously if you feel appropriately dressed<\/strong>. Prepare responses to some of the most common questions<\/strong> \u2013 questions like \u201cWhy Northwestern?\u201d or \u201cWhat interests you about law?\u201d or \u201cTell me about a time when you demonstrated leadership.\u201d However, don\u2019t memorize notes from your brainstorming session. You should be able to adapt to any question an interviewer throws at you, so memorizing a strictly formulaic response can backfire<\/strong>.
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