Hi all,

Can we complete the writing sample at any time? I am taking the August Flex tomorrow and I know they opened up the writing sample 8 days ago, but I just want to verify that I'll be able to complete it on test day or in the days following. The language on LSAC's site just says candidates can complete "starting 8 days prior to their LSAT administration."

Logistically, do I need to sign up for a Proctor U time slot or is it an LSAC proctored thing?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

@"Juliet --Student Service--" and our consultant Gail Dauer have put together a very useful list of virtual law school events. You can see it here: https://coda.io/@david-busis/7sage-law-school-list/virtual-law-school-events-28

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I was wondering if I should take this into consideration when using the calculator to determine the likelihood of being accepted.

When you go to add a recommender on LSAC it asks for their contact information including street address. Do you have to get their real address, or do you put the address of where they work?

Just to confirm, is the degree gpa the one that is listed on your official transcript that your undergrad calculates? and the Cumulative gpa is the one that LSAC separately calculates?

I’m taking my third and final wack at the LSAT on Nov 14, 2020. I am happy with my current score but I still think I am capable of scoring a few points higher.

It seems that the earliest the Nov 14 score would come out is early/mid December. I anticipate to have all of my application materials FULLY ready to be sent by then (literally will be sending the day I get my score). My schools range from T-14s to T40s. I feel like I get lost in the rabbit hole of advice urging you to apply as early as possible (how early?! How late is too late?! November? December? so many questions), especially for competitive schools, so I’d love to hear different perspectives.

Some bg: I have a bachelors in neuroscience (3.78) and masters in neuroscience (3.87). Aiming for high 160s.

I'm planning to apply to a merit scholarship ED program, but I'm torn between BU and GW.

Here's the deal: I'm currently planning to pursue some type of criminal or national security law (either at the DA, US Attorney, or other federal law enforcement agency like FBI or NSA.) I'm drawn to GW, just because the location will afford me to be closer to lots of national agencies and make more connections. Additionally, they have a national security law specialty, which is rare at most other schools.

However, I've heard some negative feedback about GW and am also slightly deterred by the huge class size. Additionally, I'm worried about making a decision based solely on location because there's a chance I won't end up pursuing this type of law.

As for BU, I've read that they attract some really renowned professors and scholars, which is very appealing. Also, the class size is much smaller and it is still located in a large city, which will afford me some connections.

I really want to apply to one of the merit scholarship ED programs and I do feel like I can confidently choose one of these schools, especially with some additional insight for all of you. Thoughts?

Is it okay to ask someone for two letters of recommendation? In addition to law school I am applying to three dual degree MSW programs so I need different letters for those ones and I wanted to make sure if it would be rude or not to ask for both from the same people

Hi everyone, first of all thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.

I'm a 23-year-old international student; just got my bachelors degree this year. I've always had my mind on going to law school but wasn't so sure about it, but during my current internship it became clear that I really do want to go to law school.

However, the thing is that I think I want to apply for a new internship that could turn into a full-time job (in management consulting) in the hopes of 1) gaining financial independence 2) obtaining industry knowledge and/or practice critical thinking in the real world. I am thinking of having a full-time job (hopefully this job that I'm applying for🙏) for about 1-2 years before I go to law school, but the application process of this new internship requires that I write about my career goals. Do you think it would be ok if I tell them honestly that I'm planning to go to law school?

Last year I got a lot of unsolicited fee waivers when my LSAT score was released. I'm trying to apply as early as possible this year but would also like to take advantage of free apps. Anybody have any personal experience with when the fee waiver emails start rolling in?

I'm really intent on going to a law school where I live because of family factors/etc. I take the LSAT in October and expect to be at least at their 75th percentile for LSAT and far above their 75th percentile for GPA. The financial aspect is really important to me so I'm curious how I should navigate the application process. Do I apply to other schools and use their offers to negotiate? Do I apply early in the cycle or later on? What do you think is best considering I know where I want to go and just want to see what they can offer me?

TIA! :)

I'm from Massachusetts and BC is the only school with the JD/MSW program I want to do. As a back up I am wondering if it would be worth it to apply to this program in other states. UCONN and UMD have this program but I ultimately want to practice law in Massachusetts. I've read its only worth it to go out of state if it's a T14 school, but is it possible to take the bar in a state other than where you went to law school?

Hey everyone,

We compiled a complete list of the 2018 medians (class of 2021) here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tUI5y-Sw2utvXvUEk9IQDzC1Rc0NDb7Q4PFwzxYkZpw/edit?usp=sharing

This sheet also contains some numbers on the following:

There’s another tab on the bottom with all 2018 ABA disclosures except attrition.

We're still working to update our predictor and https://classic.7sage.com/admissions/top-law-school-admissions/ with the new medians. Stay tuned!

Does anyone know of a complete of schools that guarantee financial aid to applicants who are accpeted under Early Decision? I.e., Northwestern will give 20k to any student admitted under ED? It seems to be at random, and I am trying to avoid searching each and every school's policy. Thanks!

How long should it be?

I have a 3.82 GPA but I just read on the LSAC website that incompletes are included in the calculation of your GPA if the school indicates credits attempted and the grade is considered punitive. Now I'm freaking out because I had to take 4 incompletes for medical reasons. But I finished all my incompletes on time and they don't show up anywhere on my official transcript. Is this going to hurt me???

Looking at my academic report and wondering which GPA schools are looking at. Or do they care about both?

Sent in my transcripts two weeks ago and they were processed today without sending me an email. Just an FYI for those wondering about when theirs will be processed!

Hi all,

I'm starting to write my personal statement and have been seeing a lot of divided opinions on whether you should include a "why you want to study law" component in your PS.

I watched the primer to admission video on 7sage and it seems like 7sage is suggesting as long as you include these three components (event - emotion - lesson), your PS does not necessarily need to address law explicitly. However, I have read in other websites which state that it is wise to somehow connect your PS to law.

I wanted to ask what you guys' thoughts are on this! thank you so much.

Hello all. Just wanted to get some insight from other people. I'm trying to shoot for a local law school and hopefully, get in. I graduated undergrad in May 2020 with a 3.87 GPA. However, my LSAT on file is 150. The 25th percentile of the school is 151 or 152, cant remember at this moment, and their 75th GPA percentile is 3.6. I have letters of rec coming from prominent professors in their field and they are decently well known in the academic community here. Let's say my personal statement is well written and such. What do you think my chance would be of getting accepted? I don't care much for scholarship because in-state tuition is very affordable. Sure would be nice, but I do not want it to be considered for this situation. I simply want to see if people think I can get in. To reiterate:

GPA is 3.87

LSAT is 150

Law School's 25th LSAT percentile is 151-152

Law School's 75th GPA percentile is 3.6

I took the January 2020 LSAT and was not too impressed with my score, and it would be a gamble to apply to my top school with that score. I plan on retaking it again sometime in the winter season. My question is, if I apply and get rejected with my current score for the Fall of 2021 semester, could I reapply for the same semester with my updated score? Or if I receive a rejection, is that final for the semester?

I've read online the standard length for law school personal statement is 2-page, size 11-12 font, double-spaced and for diversity statement is 1-page, size 11-12 font, double-spaced.

could anybody let me know if this is accepted practice?

I am hoping to do a dual degree at Boston College to get both a JD and an MSW. I am wondering if in my personal statement if I should mention that I want to do the dual degree and why, or should I just make it about law school?

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I was considering getting my personal statement/supplemental essays edited and found EssayEdge. Has anyone worked with them before, and what was you experience like?