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197. What Law Schools Really Look For: Dean Simmons Breaks It Down

197. What Law Schools Really Look For: Dean Simmons Breaks It Down

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In this episode of Break Into Law School, host Shani Butts sits down with Dean Tracy Simmons of Howard University School of Law to discuss wellness, admissions, and student success. Dean Simmons shares her personal and professional journey into legal education and provides honest, practical insights into the challenges law school applicants face—from increased competition to self-doubt. She unpacks misconceptions around rankings, scholarships, and rejections, and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, community, and fit when choosing a law school. With real stories of student resilience, Dean Simmons encourages applicants to seek support, stay focused, and pursue law school with clarity and confidence.

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