M Hope Echales

M Hope Echales

Hope is a graduate of Grinnell College with a Bachelor’s degree in political science and biology. She spent her post-college years working with anti-poverty nonprofits and dabbling in academic publishing before earning a 170 on the LSAT and accidentally falling in love with an exam. She’s been working with Blueprint since 2019.

Logical Reasonings

A) We know law school enrollment numbers have been down across the board. Here’s where it hit hardest. Above the Law. B) Who would want to be a Supreme Court justice when you have to decide on such hot-issue debates…

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Logical Reasonings

A) The White House State Dinner was a law-studded affair. Above the Law. B) Virginia really is for lovers. Another state strikes down anti-gay marriage laws. USA Today. C) Last year, legal startups got a lot of funding. Here’s what’s…

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Logical Reasonings

A) Being a lawyer is tough, but like anything all it takes to relax is sleep, exercise and healthy food. Above the Law. B) Interesting twist in Rand Paul’s lawsuit against President Obama and the NSA: he’s been accused of…

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Logical Reasonings

A) If you graduate law school but can’t find a job, just have your mommy take care of it. Above the Law. B) The cross examination is the highlight of every lawyer’s day (or at least, it should be). Forbes.…

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Logical Reasonings

A) As the law school offers start pouring in (they’re on the way), make sure you pick the right one. Huffington Post. B) Law school can be a hectic place, but you’re never too busy to fall in love. Above…

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Logical Reasonings

A) You can still base your law school admissions hopes on estimating your February LSAT score. Just make sure it’s an accurate guess. Law Admissions Lowdown. B) Solo practice incubator. It might sound strange, but for law school grads it’s…

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