Baylor, Liberty, and Regent Universities’ schools of law shared tips and tricks for applying to law school and addressed the unique benefits of attending a Christian law school at a Career Services event on Monday.

Briana Dame, Jenny Branson, and Rodney Chrisman sat on the panel representing Regent, Baylor, and Liberty respectively. The informational meeting began with a discussion on what it means to intertwine the Christian worldview with a law school education. 

“Freedom of speech, property, and religion are fruits of the Christian worldview,” said Chrisman, professor of law at Liberty University. “It is incumbent upon us to restore those ideals our liberties are founded on.” 

The panel members highlighted how Christian values in law school curricula differentiate their colleges’ environments from other law programs across the country. 

“In the classroom, professors give devotions on various topics, hold office hours, host Bible studies, and lead discipleship groups,” said Dame, assistant director of law admissions and financial aid at Regent University.

“The biggest blessing I got out of law school was my strengthened faith, and that is one hundred percent because of where I went to law school”, said Dame, a 2020 Hillsdale College graduate and Regent Law School alumna. 

Branson, the assistant dean of admissions and financial aid at Baylor Law School said that Baylor Law School, in particular, is known both for its strong Christian values and academic rigor.

“We have a lot more requirements than other law schools,” Branson said. “In fact, we were called the Marine Corps boot camp of law schools.”

Branson said many of the professors at Baylor consider that they are not only serving their students, but they are also serving their students’ future clients.

Chrisman summarized what a Christian law education looks like. 

“Students must learn the black letter law with reinforcement from biblical teachings in order to shape ethical attorneys,” Chrisman said.

The panel also addressed the various aspects of a successful law school application including LSAT scores, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and resumes. 

“Your personal statement is your chance to tell the committee why we should admit you to Liberty Law School,” Chrisman said. “Be professional and understand your audience.”

Members of the committee also said students should have a personal “mission” which they convey through their application. 

Dame said if students are uncertain about what information they should disclose to law schools in resumes or letters of recommendation, they should err on the side of asking. 

The panelists said they recognize many students are uncertain about who should write their letters of recommendation. 

“We don’t care about the prestige of the professor,” Branson said. “We care about what the letter of recommendation says about you.”

Branson said students should be authentic in their law school applications and share what makes them an asset to the law school and the greater legal profession. 

“We are looking for a reason to let you in, not a reason to keep you out,” Branson stated.