Optional Practical Training (OPT) vs. STEM OPT

As an international student, you’ve probably read or heard about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and maybe even STEM OPT. Both are work authorization programs for students in the United States on F-1 visas. But what’s the difference between OPT and …

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Vania Chow: On Landing an Internship in Finance as an International Student

Vania Chow is an undergraduate international student at Stanford University studying computer science and economics. She grew up in Hong Kong where she first became interested in finance. Vania talks with us about her journey as an international student and …

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How to Answer: When Can You Start?

Preparing for job interviews for international students comes with unique challenges. You will need to have some understanding of work authorization options and employer sponsorship to respond accurately to certain questions in job applications and interviews. Let’s explore how to …

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Managing Pre-Law Stress: Finding a Healthy Outlet

Both your brain and your body need to take a break from the work of your law school applications — …

Managing Pre-Law Stress: Finding balance

There are two main elements to finding balance between your work (applications, LSAT prep, law school, and eventually, lawyering) and …

Managing Pre-Law Stress: Face down your worst case scenarios

This is probably the most successful and most popular stress management tool used by litigators and other lawyers. Part of …

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The law school application process should ideally begin about a year and a half before you intend to start law …

Law School Application Check List

The Check List for Fall 2025 Admission is organized topically. Click here to get the same list organized chronologically. Go …

Law School Application Time Line

This recommended Time Line for Fall 2025 admission assumes that you will complete and submit your applications by Thanksgiving-ish 2024.

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