So imagine this. You're done with the LSAT and your applications. Some responses have already come in and they're positive, but you're waiting to see if your dream school gets back to you with good news. How do you prepare more? This is not my situation, and is simply hypothetical.

While on Youtube, I ran into a channel called LegalEagle (probably because of my past clicks on 7sage), and found some of their free videos pretty funny or insightful. So I checked out their website, which offers a pre-law school course on how to do well during law school (it goes over how to hack the grading system of most schools' exams, and how to be a better writer), but I found that course a bit lacking, and expensive for the amount of materials it offers. Are there alternatives that you guys are aware of that can help prepare us for 1L?

Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the income in my household in which I worked full-time for most of my career. This is my regular GPA and not my LSAC gpa which I terrified about. I knew I wanted to be a lawyer since I was 11 years old but I have been through so much life wise. Is there hope for me and if so what are some tips I could use to improve my chances

Hi everyone,

I am taking the September and November LSATS and applying to law school this cycle. I have already asked my professors in person for LORs and they have agreed to write them for me. However, they are asking for an updated resume, a copy of my personal statement and at least two months to write. This would require that I finish writing my Personal Statement and send it to them by the end of September in order to give them two months' time (end of November).

Do you recommend that I email them this month (August) to send them an updated resume, wish them a good summer and inform them that I am still working on my Personal statement but will send a preliminary copy of it to them before the end of September so that they have two months' time to submit my LORs by end of November?

Or should I just gather the necessary pieces of my application together and email them at the end of September with all the necessary materials?

I am planning on submitting my application in late November or early/mid December.

Thank you.

(Very stressed...lol)

Does anybody have any thoughts on how the move by the Trump Admin to outlaw diversity considerations in undergraduate and graduate admissions is going to play out? It seems like a step backwards for sure. I wonder if the law school adcomms will just keep going on as they are now or if it is going to really change the way things are done??

Hi everyone! I know that 7Sage has a list of questions on the admissions site that are meant to help you think up ideas for your personal statement, but I thought it might be helpful to have you all write questions that helped you determine your personal statement topic. Anything to get those writing juices flowing!

(If this kind of discussion thread exists, I couldn’t find it sorry! Please link and I will delete the post.)

Hi all!

I will be applying to several law schools in areas that I have never visited before. Assuming I get accepted by those schools, I would like to visit the area before making a final decision about attending the school to make sure that the city/culture would be a good fit for me.

Does anyone know how long you have to notify a school of your decision after you have received an acceptance letter? I plan to apply as soon as applications open, if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance!

Interesting article-especially this LSAT info: Amid the rise in applicants, the council is moving forward with significant changes in how the LSAT is administered. The exam will be given 10 times a year starting with the 2020 admissions cycle, up from the current six times. And the test will go digital in the spring of 2019—it’s currently the only graduate admission test given on paper. https://www.law.com/2018/07/30/number-of-law-school-applicants-surges-especially-among-high-scorers/

I am planning on sending out requests for letters of rec on August 1st. I want to apply for the Fall 2019 cycle. If all goes as planned I am looking to hit the submit button on my apps when my September scores return in late September. Is this enough time for my writers to furnish their letters? Also, one of the professors I only had for a semester, though I am taking her this upcoming semester and sort of knew her prior through a student organization. We hit it off well and I did good in the class. Would it be appropriate to ask her for a letter?

Scores aren't to be released for another 10 days, but I'm still getting emails from law schools that wanted nothing to do with me last cycle. Does LSAC release preliminary lists of test takers to law schools?

I have heard conflicting information about this but all else being equal (with GPA and LSAT mattering most) does undergrad rank matter? Say someone has a 3.7 from HYP versus a 3.7 from Ole Miss, does undergrad rank give any advantage to the Ivy alumni? How much does this matter? What about relevant job experience? Do "softs" matter?

Hi! Sorry in advance for the very specific question. I am a U.S. citizen and am currently in the process of applying for Colombian citizenship (both of my parents are from Colombia). If granted citizenship, I will have it before I apply to law schools this Fall. This might be a silly question, but I am just curious, does having dual citizenship hurt against you for law school admissions? Are there any negatives (or maybe even positives?) of being a dual citizen? I am living in the U.S. and will be throughout the admissions process.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

I am a fairly strong candidate (high GPA, hopefully high LSAT, with strong resume etc), however I am finding the personal statement writing process to be a bit nerve wracking as I second-guess every decision I make. I am considering getting some editing assistance (likely 7sage's unlimited editing of one essay); however I wanted to know how this would be viewed by law schools. I read that Yale asks if you have received help and their Ask Asha blog recommends against it. I was wondering if anyone knows of individuals that got into T-14 schools and also received essay assistance. Is it worth it or could it ultimately count against me in the application process?

Thanks!

I graduated from a university in Hawaii that issued A+s but it was still considered a "4.0". Can someone please tell me what the truth is: Does LSAC consider my A+ a "4.3" or a "4.0"??

Thank you!!!

I looked at the packages and it doesn't seem so. I also couldn't find any threads on this. Just wondering if it's possible to do hourly consultation/personal statement discussion (not edits) with 7sage.

Thanks!

Just wanted to create an off topic discussion and get my mind off the entrance exam aspect of getting into a good law school. In the grand scheme of things, who here is also starting to think getting into a top law school is a very tough emotional journey of self-growth? I would imagine for any of you 7 sagers it’s not an easy journey taking pt after pt- not even just the test aspect of it but how it emotionally drains you.

Hey guys I am applying this cycle and I am Thai but born and raised in the states. I know Asian is not a URM but is that an umbrella term or just for the “more common” Asians? Should I disclose my race when I apply? I am planning on writing a diversity statement as well. I am sitting at a 3.8X with a pending LSAT in September. Aiming for HYSCCN with strong softs. Thanks !

Hi Everyone,

Trying to get a head start on my application material and I'm sure this question has been asked to death but I can't find a specific instance covering my situation. Just wondering if the following situation should be something disclosed in an additional addendum:

When I was a freshman in college in 2008 I was in a dorm common room where some other students were drinking (I wasn't). An RA walked in and asked to see people's ID's. Because I was underage, I was written up and had to schedule a meeting with the RD. I explained the situation and received a formal warning that I believe was put into my file.

I reached out to my University to get more details on the incident since I don't remember much else about it and wanted to confirm my recollection - but was told that the incident is not even on my student conduct record anymore.

Is this something that generally should be disclosed in a C&F addendum? I was planning to, especially since some schools specifically include expunged events - but wanted to know people's thoughts.

Hello all,

I was looking for another person to review with/give advice on "Why X School?" statements. At this time I have written two "Why X School?" essays as I've heard that they can be a beneficial component for certain schools.

I tended to emphasize aspects such as regional ties, collegial environment, and programs/student organizations which support my broader career goal. I then showed how these aspects complimented my career goal and would make the school a good fit.

Does this seem to fall in line with what a "Why X?" essay could reasonably include? Would love to get some feedback on what I wrote here or by reviewing essays with another.

Thanks all,

Hope everyone is doing well.

Hi! I'm working on my resume now for my applications, and I'm having trouble condensing it to one page. I've been out of school for about 5 years, and also had internships all throughout undergrad. I also have some significant volunteer and extracurricular things that I think would be meaningful to include.

On a regular resume for a job application, I simply cut my college internships because they are no longer relevant. What is more valuable for the law school resume? Awards/honors I received in college, professional skills, internships, or interesting extracurriculars?

Hello fellow 7sagers.

I’m wondering how much of a factor an applicants work experience can be. I have been a firefighter and paramedic for the last four years. Will that be considered a plus? Or is work experience not weighed very heavily?

Thanks

My law school orientation is scheduled for next week. However, I had a family emergency last night and don't know if I will be able to make it. For those that have gone to theirs, is it really mandatory and/or important to attend?

I’m taking the September 2018 LSAT and would like to submit my law school applications as soon as I receive my score. I have one LSAT score and my undergrad transcript on file already so if I purchase LSAC’s CAS service now, will my reports be sent to schools before my (hopefully higher) September LSAT score is released? Should I wait until after the test to purchase CAS even though it’s recommended to purchase it four-six weeks before you plan to submit applications?

So I'm leaving active duty next year, but my husband is staying in the military until retirement. He has limited location options for his assignments, which unfortunately really limits my law school options as well. My question is, should I make some mention in my "Why School X" essay about how family circumstances are part of the reason why I want to attend that school? Or is just a really bad idea to even mention that?

Hi Everyone,

I've been out of school for about 5 years now. I graduated with a BS + MS in Accounting and have completed the CPA examination. After college I worked for a large public accounting firm in a pretty selective practice group doing financial advisory for some of the largest investment banks in the world. I developed a great relationship with one of the Partners in that group and he will be one of my letter of recommendation writers.

I do know, however, that there is a preference many schools have for academic letters of recommendation. I've received two of those as well, one from a finance professor I TA'd for and another from my University's business school dean.

Originally my plan was to use all 3 letter of recommendation. However, I've noticed that some schools actually restrict you to just using two letters. So my question is, which two should I use? Is the preference for academic letters so great that it would be detrimental to use the letter from my professional recommender? I felt that given the experience I had the professional letter would help set me apart a bit. But now that for some applications I may have to choose just two letters I'm not sure if I should use the two academic or use the professional one with one academic?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

I find myself in a bit of a pickle here...

I have one professional and one academic letter ready to go, both of which are quite strong. The academic letter is from a former TA who is now a professor at a different university, but his recommendation is really thoughtful and supportive. I know a faculty member's recommendation would look better...

I had also planned to include a professor that I'd taken three classes with during undergrad, but when he responded to my email request, he said, "I do remember you, but not as well as I should. I'd be happy to write." Understandably, I've been out of school for three years and it's been four years since I've taken a class with him, but his email was less than encouraging. I'm wondering if I should not include his letter in my application...it seems like a gamble. Any advice would be super appreciated.