Texas-based lawyer Mark McLennan’s been there, done that, and he wants to give you some advice, especially to those considering studying at an Australian law school.

If you’re considering studying law, you know it can be extremely competitive to get into a Canadian law school—and there are very few places available. Not being offered a coveted place often forces some students to rethink their career goals. For others, it just makes them more determined: they begin to look at other options, like studying law abroad.