Has anyone received a larger than 50k scholarship from Cardozo in the past 2 or so years?

I want to try to negotiate and not sure what to do because I heard that lately its the highest they go

I have a rough draft of a PS and need some detailed feedback as I go into a second draft. If you're interested in swapping, ideally with a quick (24 hours or less) turnaround, please pm me !

Originally thought that the personal statement was generic and applied to every school... but recently I've seen a couple specific prompts from individual schools (e.g., CU Boulder). Do I assume the school accepts a school-agnostic letter unless otherwise specified?

Hi all, does anyone here has insight into the UC Berkeley's BLOS in-person interview? What are some of the questions and what is the general feel of the interview? What advice would you give a BLOS finalist who is preparing for his/her interview?

I have a marijuana-related charge from when I was 15. It has since been expunged. I've noticed some applications let you know that if something has been expunged, you do not have to report it. Others say that regardless you must. If an application fails to address what to do if records have been sealed/expunged, what should I assume?

Do we just put the host school if it does not have law school by it on the FASFA?

Hi,

I am looking for someone who can help me proofread personal statement. I am nonnative speaker and I would really appreciate if someone can take a quick look at my essay.

Please send me a message if you are willing to do it.

Thank you in advance.

Andrii

To what extent are numbers important to a law school because of competition with other schools versus to what extent they're important as a means of establishing a candidate's preparedness?

I'm locking in my school list atm and am confused on how my chances for Berkeley and Boston are so different given that they both have similar median LSAT and GPA. Is it purely based on class size?

Hi guys!

Quick question for you all. My university offered me a position in one of it's study abroad centers, as an assistant to the program. The program starts in January 2018 and is a big reason why I decided to take a gap year between undergrad and law school. I've spent the interim between graduation and starting work by studying for the lsat and perfecting my law school applications.

Now, I had originally planned to explain this gap year in an addendum but I've noticed a couple school's don't have an option for it and for example, U Michigan notes that it should be instead mentioned in the resume.

So my question is basically how? Can I put it under experience if I haven't even started it?

Or would it be under "Personal" section?

Any enlightenment would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

For those who have done them, do you remember if you were able to do your unlimited practice interviews and come back to do the actual recorded interview later on (a few days later), or if you are only able to conduct the practice interviews immediately before you begin the actual interview?

Thanks!

Hello! I am hoping to attend Chicago-Kent College of Law and am writing my "Why X" essay. I was wondering if anyone can possibly please put me in touch with a current or former student who attended Chicago-Kent to discuss the school! Thank you so much everyone!

Hi everyone! As I am anxiously awaiting my November score, I have been working hard on my personal statement and am seeking a few fellow 7Sagers to swap with! I am applying this cycle and want my apps in by the end of 2019 so please reach out if you are interested. I am applying to all of the schools within the Chicagoland area also.

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Hi everyone,

I’m an international student with an LLB (equivalent to a JD) from another jurisdiction, and I also hold an LL.M. from a U.S. university. Despite that background, I’ve decided to pursue a JD, and I’m currently preparing for the LSAT with the goal of applying to T14 schools.

Although I studied law in English and use it fluently in both academic and professional settings (I’ve worked at U.S. law firms and I’m currently interning at an appellate court), I find the Reading Comprehension section to be the most difficult. The challenge is not understanding the text—I can follow the passages—but rather the time pressure, which is already extremely limited on the LSAT and feels even tighter for me.

My question is: How do admissions officers typically view LSAT scores from applicants whose first language is not English? Do they take this context into account, or are scores evaluated in the same way as those of native speakers?

Also, if anyone knows of statistics regarding international applicants and LSAT performance, or has other beneficial information for candidates in a similar position, I’d be very grateful if you could share.

Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

I really need advice on applying to law schools. I attended the University of Michigan for undergraduate and got As and Bs. I think with a good LSAT score I can probably get into a decent school. My problem is that I struggled my junior year with extreme anxiety. It carried over to my senior year and I was even hospitalized for it. For this reason, I was panicked to attend office hours/class and never established a relationship with any of my professors. The idea of one-on-one time would panic me. Now, In hindsight I understand how much I put myself at a disadvantage. What should I do about recommendation letters? I fear that my lack of possible recommendation will outweigh any of my academic achievements or LSAT scores. I graduated in May 2019 and plan to apply this upcoming admissions cycle (if I can take the LSAT) in time. I’m looking for any and all advice. I just want to know what my options are and how I can optimize my situation to ensure the strongest application for myself. Please help and advise. Thanks!

George Mason offered me an invitation to participate in the Pre-Admission Summer Trial (PAST) program that selects 10-15 students to complete 2-week intensive program consisting of reviewing a casebook, writing assignments, and completing a final exam. GM is the only school I am applying, so I am definitely excited to be selected. However, only a small percentage of students completing the PAST Program get offered admission and the remaining students are put on the top of the wait list.

I will receive the course material a week before the program starts, but I want to maximize my time until then to prepare. Currently, I am reading "Getting to Maybe" which covers how to properly attack law school exams. Does anybody have any other suggestions on materials I can prep with? Thanks!

Can someone direct me to where the video of the "Letter of Intent" is located on the course syllabus? I thought I bookmarked it but I can't find it. Also if anyone has tips for what should essentially be included I would appreciate it! (Just to be clear this letter is the letter you include in your application for admission into Law school.

Does anyone go to law forums to connect with AO's? Are they worth it? I'd love to hear from some of the admissions teams at 7Sage with their thoughts on this. I'm considering going to Chicago or New York (or maybe both) and would like some advice on how/whether this can increase my chances of getting into a T14.

Would any one like to review my personal statement? I wrote this statement a year ago and would like to keep most of it the same but I am open to suggestions. Thanks!

Hello! I'm planning to take the LSAT in November for the first time but most likely will not be applying in this application cycle. I'm hopeful that the score I get in November will be strong enough that I will not retake it. Will an older LSAT score count against me in admissions if it is still within the 5 year window? Do law schools prefer a fresh LSAT?

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So I ran into this workshop series that apparently hosts private workshops with T14 schools across the country every year at different locations. By any chance has anyone come across this website before and/or attended one of their workshops? Are they any different from the LSAC forums? If anyone happens to be in the LA/Silicon Valley or Atlanta area, I hope this can be of use!

Website: http://www.lawadmissionsworkshopseries.com/

Thanks!

-Michael

Hello all

So a month ago I got waitlisted at a pretty decent state school where I live. I immediately sent a LOCI and stated that I would definitely attend if granted admission.

But...

Today I got a waitlist offer at a much much better school that I was so convinced would reject me. This is a school that I would attend without thinking twice about it, but now I am conflicted because I am terrified that if I send that school a LOCI, they may contact the state school that I sent my first LOCI where I claimed that I would attend if taken off the waitlist and then I'd be in trouble.

What should I do?

I know it is early in the game, but I am curious anyone getting off waitlists and where? just want to celebrate those moving on up in admissions.