Former UVA Law Chief Admissions Officer Cordel Faulk advises high school students and college-bound students thinking about law school to focus on genuine intellectual growth, meaningful extracurricular involvement, and building strong character rather than trying to game the pre-law path. Learn why your undergraduate college choice, major selection, leadership experiences, summer activities, and personal integrity matter more to law school admissions than following a rigid "pre-law" checklist or attending a name-brand institution.

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Didn’t get into law school the first time around? In this What’s Next? feature, Cordel Faulk, former UVA Law Chief Admissions Officer and head of College Solutions’ law school advising program, explains how to turn a reapplication into a strategic advantage—showcasing growth, reflection, and renewed purpose in the admissions process.

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Former UVA Law Chief Admissions Officer Cordel Faulk explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in law school admissions, explaining how applicants can ethically use AI tools for editing and brainstorming while maintaining authenticity in personal statements. Learn essential guidelines for responsible AI use in the law school application process, including when AI crosses ethical boundaries, how admissions offices are incorporating technology, and why transparency and human judgment remain critical to fair admissions decisions.

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Former UVA Law Chief Admissions Officer Cordel Faulk explains what law school waitlist season means for applicants, emphasizing that waitlist admission is a normal part of the competitive law school admissions process and doesn't diminish your achievement. Learn essential waitlist strategies including writing a letter of continued interest (LOCI), staying appropriately engaged with admissions committees, and preparing for quick decision turnarounds when offers arrive.

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Former UVA Law Chief Admissions Officer Cordel Faulk guides prospective law students through making the final law school deposit decision after navigating one of the most competitive admissions cycles ever. Learn how to choose between law school offers by weighing scholarships, rankings, personal fit, and gut instinct… plus why waitlist acceptance can still lead to your dream law school.

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The 2025 U.S. News & World Report law school rankings have arrived with major changes, including Yale and Stanford tied at #1, Cornell dropping out of the traditional T-14 to #18, and significant methodology shifts emphasizing employment outcomes and bar passage rates over LSAT scores. Former UVA Law Chief Admissions Officer Cordel Faulk breaks down what these law school ranking changes mean for prospective law students and why you should focus on tiers and fit rather than fixating on single-digit movements.

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