I’m taking the June 2018 LSAT as my last shot to get off my first and second choice schools’ waitlists. I have already been accepted (and had to pay my seat deposit) at my third choice. When do I need to start applying for private student loans? I don’t have any undergraduate debt, so I’m totally lost on how this whole borrowing process works. Any advice would help.

https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2018/04/18/proposed-student-loan-cap-could-devastate-law-schools/

Will this mean that more schools will be forced to shut down? Perhaps, less students would apply to law school if this came to pass.

Alright, so let me start by saying I know how great of a problem this is to have. I am choosing between two of the best programs in the country and I'm thrilled. That being said... It's still not an easy decision.

My goals include PI (something juvenile justice, family law, or criminal law) and a clerkship. I am trying to compare Michigan and Columbia clerking numbers, and from what I can tell, Michigan places better. But I'm confused-- are those numbers based on self-selection? I find it hard to believe that Columbia would not have good clerking stats.

Of course, money is a factor. I did get a healthy scholarship from Michigan (around 60% tuition), and am still waiting to hear from Columbia on that front. That is a huge plus for Michigan, but I am not sure how much to let that sway me--Columbia has great LRAP and I would have the option to go to a firm for a few years to pay down debt.

Another factor is my SO being located in NY. Though not a deciding factor, it would be a perk for Columbia, for sure. Any thoughts from strangers?

Hi, Everyone. I hope things are going well. Currently, I am on the waiting list for a few schools that I would like to attend. I have been accepted to a school that I am willing to attend, however, I will definitely make a switch if I am offered a decision from the wait-list. I would like to know if I accept scholarships, loans etc from one school, will I be on the hook for any payments if I am called from the wait-list and choose to attend another school? If anyone has any insight on this, I'd love to know. Thanks!

Hi! Any advice/opinions on letting a school know the dollar amount that would enable you to commit to that school? Is this considered rude/pushy? Are we supposed to simply ask for any kind of increase and just be grateful to get any money at all, or can we be more direct in negotiating?

Thanks!

Hello 7sagers,

I was just wondering if I started a masters program and did not complete it do I have to put that school on my application for example lsac . I just want to know if a withdrawal or W in a institution I no longer want to attend wouldn’t look so good on my application. Is it possible I don’t have

To bring up the school at all ?

I know that HLS is among the top 5 law schools on ratings, there is a certain image, prestige, and level of success to attend such a school. I imagine being a HLS grad opens doors to unique opportunities (e.g. jobs) and has wide range of resources for one to access.

It's really expensive, and other law schools teach basically the same stuff.

But, are there other reasons why HLS is a desired destination? Why Harvard?

Hey everyone,

I'm applying to schools next fall, and I've been getting a bit stressed out by the forums recently. It seems like applicants with great LSAT scores are getting WL'ed or rejected at schools they would typically be accepted at. I was just wondering if anyone knows if this is a trend that will continue into next year.

Does anyone know the difference between "reserve" and "hold" waitlists? My friend and I got these two different ones. I asked the admissions office but they didn't tell me outright which one is better or worse-- they just said that they're "different."

I feel like this should be really obvious... If I've narrowed my choice down to 2 schools and want to relinquish my seat at other schools I've been accepted to so that people can get off the waitlist, is there an easy way to do that? Or do people just have to wait until I put in my final seat deposit? I don't see an easy link on most admitted students websites, is that something we do through LSAC? Or should I email admissions?

Idk why I'm struggling with this but I thank everyone in advance for their help! :)

hey all

i graduated college in 2017. I started studying for the LSAT in July 2017 with intention to take it in September or December. Well, the LSAT is really hard and when September and December rolled around, I wasn't ready. I've been studying for the LSAT full time since around July 2017 and have made a lot of progress from my initial diagnostic score. I am planning to take the LSAT in either July or September 2018, and then hopefully send out law school apps in fall 2018.

Given that I've spent almost an entire year studying for the LSAT full time, do i or should i or how should i explain this resume gap in my law school applications?

During my period of full time studying, i've done some volunteering at my local church, but have not taken on a full-time job because i realized i needed more time for LSAT prep.

I saw TLS1776's on TopLawSchools LSAT prep sticker, and how he took of an entire year to full time prep for the LSAT, and then scored a 180.

For me, the LSAT has been taking me a lot longer to prepare (and tougher!) than initially expected, but I would rather spend 1 year of intensive full time study than drag out LSAT prep to 2 or 3 years if I had taken a 50-hour week job instead.

FYI: I've done summer analyst position internships at large Fortune 500 companies during my summers in undergrad, so I have had professional work experience. It was only after graduation that I realized I wanted to go to law school, and started studying for the LSAT.

would love anyone's advice or feedback. thanks!

http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/predicting-the-2018-2019-law-school-admissions-cycle-2/

Finally, Spivey's thoughts on next cycle!

I graduated from undergrad over 10 years ago. However my UGPA is low due to me being young and partying for 4 years straight. I would be attending law school with the sole focus of exploring opportunities within entertainment law as the industry is where I have been working within for the past 8 years.

Will my GPA be given as much weight as it would have right out of college?

Will it prevent me from getting into law school?

I will shoot for a high LSAt as well as have LOR from very prominent people in the music industry.

In the interest of writing my LOCI's I've been visiting schools and contacting admissions offices.

I recently contacted a school that told me I was welcome to do a self-guided tour, OR, to wait a few weeks and then schedule a meeting with an admissions officer. They specifically told me it was a "Wait List informational meeting" and that it was "neither evaluative nor an interview."

What exactly is it then? Does anybody have experience with this type of meeting? Is it worth it to wait until after May 15th to visit this school or does that sound late? Does it sound like they'd take my interest more seriously if I did this then just check in at the office for a self-guided tour? I only have the $ to visit this school once and honestly even that is a stretch, so I'd like to get the most bang for my buck.

I know it's early in the season, but I'm compiling a list of schools to apply to.

I attended a school that has no grade inflation, so my GPA isn't very high. However, with my LSAT, what tier schools would I have a chance at attending? Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone! I have a question that I'm having a hard time finding an answer to online and was hoping for some of your help. I studied abroad in London as a sophomore in undergrad and have always wanted to spend more time in another country. Does anyone know if there are U.S. accredited law schools in other countries? That is, I can earn a JD in another country and then take the bar in the U.S.?

I have only heard back from these two. Both are offering me $75 k. Still waiting for others to reply. But which of these two is a better option?

I like both Michigan and Chicago. Managed to reach out to some wonderful professors at DePaul during my visit and see a potential of working with them in the future.

I hope to hear back from the others..Cant take the stress anymore.

Should I go to Hastings for basically full price or do Santa Clara for a half tuition scholarship. (also riding out the UC Davis waitlist)

How reliable are law school predictors in general? Which ones are the most reliable? Which ones did you use?

Hi!

Does anyone have a good LOCI that you would be willing to send me as an example? I have looked online but still struggling with the direction I should take. Also, if anyone would be willing to look over what I have written so far? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much!

One of my conditional scholarships says that I have to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. This is the grading scale:

A/A– No fewer than 8%

No more than 12%

A through B– No fewer than 45%

No more than 55%

C– and below No fewer than 8%

No more than 12%

About 66-68% of people have kept their scholarships over the past 3 years. Thoughts? It makes me nervous but I'm above the schools 75% cumulative GPA and LSAT so feel like I could do it?

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Hey folks,

Would anyone be willing to read a LOCI I am planning to send out? I am in a little bit of a sticky situation and need another set of eyes to tell me if I explain it clearly and make a specific enough case about the school. I will trade you one read of something you wrote or write you a bad song about how great you are.

Thanks!

I applied super late in the cycle, almost a week away from deadlines because I decided to take the Feb LSAT. I applied to only 4 schools, not T-14 and I have only heard back from one school. They're asking for a $500 deposit on 4/20 and I'm not sure if I'll hear back from the other schools by then ... so I'm freaking out. I really don't want to lose $500 if I make the deposit and then am accepted to another school. But, what if I get rejected from the schools or put on WL, and didn't submit the deposit and end up having no where to attend this fall.

I'm currently waiting for USC, Loyola and UCI (all California schools). USC says my app is under review. Loyola just says my app is complete and I have no clue what UCI is doing.

I know I put myself in this position by submitting so late, but now my anxiety is super high. I guess my question is do you guys think I'll hear back from the other schools in ( 12 days?(/p)

Hey y'all!

After meeting my second 7Sager in the wild at ASW this past weekend (forgot to get a screen name) I thought it was high time to pop back over here and see how things are going and if anyone has any UCI related questions they want to ask me or maybe even @DumbHollywoodActor if he can spare the time during 1L. I'm currently a second year JD/MBA student at UCI; I finished my 1L last May and am in my first full year of business school and have another quarter in the fall before I head back to the law school next spring. I won't go into too much more detail than that to start but I'm happy to answer anything I can about UCI, JD/MBAs, law school with kids (two boys under four), pro bono, externships, OCI, law school as an older/non-traditional student, student government and organizations, law school as a veteran, or whatever else strikes your fancy. I'll try to check in on a regular basis to see what questions y'all have.

And for all the 7Sagers heading this way I can't wait to meet y'all!

If you want to read more ramblings about law school, business school, politics and more, you can also follow me on Twitter here (my DMs are open if anyone ever wants to reach out directly and I check that much more often): https://twitter.com/PacificoSoldati

P.S. - it should go without saying but because this is law school I'll just point out that everything here is solely my opinion and I'm not here on behalf of the school in any official capacity, nor do I speak for them.