Hello, is there anyone here who has applied to Canadian schools? Reading past forums, OLSAS has posted a mark breakdown at the end of November/beginning of December but there is no such info on my OLSAS yet. Further, logging into the schools webpages (ie windsor law) it says that they have not received any of my information from OLSAS yet other then my LSAT score.

Has this happened to anyone?

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could take a look at my personal statement for a public interest law program. I plan on going into civil rights law and the personal essay discusses this ambition.

I've been reading about these different games that are apparently on the LSAT now? Are these really that much harder than the old games, or are people struggling with them on the test because they simply aren't expecting them? That is to say, are these new one's just as learnable if you can see them coming?

So, I was looking for advice in the TLS forums, and pretty much everyone told me to rethink my entire life plan. The plan is (or was?) to take part in OU's early entry program, which allows me to start 1L a year early. The catch is, I don't technically have my BA until after 1L. The plan all along is that my husband and I would stay in Oklahoma, but recently we've been wondering if we would really be happy here forever. So, I was planning on doing well enough (top 5%) and applying to transfer to a T14 school. If I got in, we would move. If not, we'd stay.

Everyone in the TLS forums (all current or former law students) told me that I should reconsider this path and that I cannot bank on being in the top 5% of my class. The more I thought about it, the more it seemed like a risky plan. If I'm not able to be in the top 5% of my class, then I would be stuck in Oklahoma...forever.

Anyway, now I'm rethinking my entire life plan. Since we're not sure we would be happy living here forever, I'm leaning toward finishing my BA (graduate a year from now) and retaking the LSAT in June (unless I somehow miraculously scored over a 170 in Dec) and applying to T14 schools next cycle.

Thoughts? Good plan? Or should I stick with my previous plan? I should also mention that I am a little older than your average 1L...29. (sorry I am so needy for advice on here...)

Are there technically 2 application fees? One for the LSAC, and one for each school?

I've noticed that some of my target schools don't charge an application fee. So, would the LSAC still charge me to apply to those schools?

I have read a couple success stories with people who had issues with logic games and jumped enough to increase their overall scores to the 170's from the 150's.

My case is that I was scoring -8 in LG, -7 in RC, and -20 in LR to begin with. My improvements have come through slowly, and I do believe it is because I am working to improve on a more difficult section.

With that said, is that normally the hardest route to take in terms of improvement? Are any of you guys faced with the same situation? If so, how have you attacked jumping your LSAT to your desired range?

Hey is anyone else having problems with the proctor feature on the 7sage app? I use an iPhone and as I was taking timed sections today, it would cut off right before the part where the proctor says, "...and start working now." And not only that but it essentially wasn't really keeping the time as there was no 5 minute warning nor did it tell me to put my pencil down after the 35 minutes was up. This proctor feature has been invaluable to me and I really don't want to switch to anything else. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

Do we have to talk about why we are applying to a particular law school in our personal statements? Some of the schools I'm applying to do not ask for a "Why School X?" type essay so do we have to talk about that in the personal statements even if it's not asked of us in the prompts?

Assuming I was perfect through the first 3 LG's, I believe I have a great shot at my "This makes me happy" result. In fact, I felt so good about the other sections that even a single correct guess on Game 4 would give me a decent shot at my reach goal.

My only fear is that I am overconfident on my performance. I generally have a strong read on LR and RC, and the consensus seems to be that those were 3* sections or below. It sometimes happens on LG, but the first two games seemed easy. I literally do not even remember what they were about, which is normally a good sign. The second one was trickier, but I believe a double sequencing set-up and (late) recognition of the key inference lead to solid results there.

I am currently working full time and would not want the stress of another month of work then library til midnight, study all weekend. However, I need to come within 2 points of my goal to get the financial offer that makes it much easier to go back full time. For reference, I was averaging one point higher than my goal over the last five simulated tests, all of which were from the 70's series.

I'd appreciate perspectives of others as I mull it over.

Hey guys,

I believe the answer to this question is no, but are there any methods to obtaining preptests in PDF formats? I have a bunch in standard paperback that I purchased, but I would really like to have a couple of printed out versions for retakes.

Anyone willing to critique my PS?

Hello, I am looking for a study group in NYC to start studying for the LSAT 2017. We can meet over the weekend or weekday. Let me know.

Hello all ,

i sat for my first attempt at the LSAT on december 3rd and I'm eagerly awaiting the results , but i was just wondering whats the best way to review the exam once i get my score?.

from what i understand you get a photocopy of the exam itself. should i treat it like a new exam and redo it?or should i BR my answers instead?

also , how long does it usually take 7sage to upload the answers for the test?

thanks

Hey, what is the purpose of quick view while doing blind review?

Currently I can get 15-18 right without time limit for each LR section , but cannot get more correct.How can I improve the correct rate?I am going to do the February exam, many thanks !

Since I've taken the December exam my email has been flooded with Fee Waivers and Congratulations emails. This is becoming extremely overwhelming as its making me feel like I knocked it out the park and all the schools are interested in me. LOL Crazy I know because the scores haven't been released yet. But I have received 3x as many emails than September. Cant this be turn off via LSAC?

I keep seeing people write in the comments section "POE"...what does this mean

Heyo,

Unless I just totally bombed the Dec LSAT, I will be attending the University of Oklahoma School of Law next year. OU has a "1LS" summer program where you can get one 1L class out of the way and have 1 fewer class to take during the regular 1L semester. I've been planning on taking advantage of this program because I'm hoping to be in the top of my class so that I can possibly transfer to another school, or at least get a full ride from OU. However, I'm hesitant because 1LS classes begin just 10 days after my undergrad finals...not much of a break. Then, 1L classes begin just under 20 days after 1LS finals.

My other option is to take the summer off, work, save money, relax and do "0L Prep" (in the manner of this famous TLS user's advice: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=77628). On the surface, I like this plan better. I just wonder if it would be better to participate in the summer program so that I will have one fewer class in the fall...my hopes to transfer are dependent on me being in the top of my class or at least in the top 5%.

Anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts :)

(FYI I'm not going to OU because my GPA or scores are low...I'm participating in an "early entry" program where I get to begin 1L a year early and forgo my undergrad "free elective" requirements)

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Hello all,

I am sure you have seen this question pop up hundreds or thousands of times, but I like to get as diverse an opinion as possible.

situation:

I currently reside in San Antonio, Texas and will be applying for the following term. I have contacted St. Mary's law school, which is the only law school in San Antonio, and I am essentially a guarantee given my GPA and LSAT score from three years ago.

Plan for the future: My wife and I plan on staying in San Antonio completely. She has her own primary care clinic that she will run once she is out of residency so our chances of movement are minimal. There are plenty of law opportunities here, and even a few big law.

I understand that it is basically impossible to get into big law from a school like St. Mary's unless you are the top 2 or 3 percent of your class, but I am not sold on big law anyway. For me, I could be looking at a life of civil rights/ immigration law once I am done.

Given all of this, is a school that is in the fourth tier something I should be weary about?

I am going to spend all of my couple of years out of law school paying back debt, and will be fortunate enough to have some back up with my wife for any other expenses so the salary doesn't have to be hundreds of thousands of dollars out of law school.

What I do want is an automatic opportunity to work and build up my work flow.

I have done research about some of the firms in the area and St. Mary's seems to have a pretty good stranglehold on the region.

Have you guys seen something similar? Fourth tiers often holding par in the region they are in but falling flat the moment you get out of the region unless you are top of the class?

Thank you for any of your input. I am currently sending out applications, and any input is great input.

i am a physician and decided to go to law school and despite graduating with high honors and graduating from the university of Illinois very high in my class, I took the lsat will no preparation and scored 151, worse performance of my life , couldn't finish the test . Was admitted with a scholarship a deans scholarship, I was so dismayed with my performance and a month ago bought your books , a month later I took 4 prep tests on line and received 160, 163, 163 and 171. Your logic games were phenomenal , I now feel confident with any game, still miss a few but have gained great confidence Thanks Dennis

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I am hoping I can get some thoughts on what to do with running way over the 1 page length for resume. I have been working for many, many moons and managed to keep pace with my professional peers so I have some citations and stuff to put on. How many pages can the resume be? I don't want to leave anything off, but I am not close to 1 page.

OK this is a really stupid question, but here goes..

I was on the phone with an LSAC representative asking some questions about the February LSAT, and after I finished the conversation I said "thank you so much" and she said "you have a great day, bye" and I responded "bye." She was in the middle of saying "bye" the second time when I accidentally hung up on her. She had my LSAC account pulled up and everything, do you think she can put notes on my account such as, incredibly rude person? I'm a little worried about this..

Not sure if any of you guys have clue, but do you guys know how attendance and course offerings work in law schools?

My wife went to med school and they had a pretty loose scheduling system. All of their lectures were placed online, and were available in powerpoint. More importantly, they had a mandatory rule of needing to be in class 75% of the time.

The reason I ask this is mostly because there is a chance I have to travel away from home to go to law school, and will be driving 3 to 4 hours on the weekends to visit my wife (and dogs!!).

Obviously, I don't want to miss classes, but an ideal scenario would be one where I go to class Monday through Thursday and can get home thursday night and come back Sunday.

Does law school scheduling have flexibility like the mentioned flexibility of some med school programs, and do we get to decide our schedule in the second or third year like we did in undergrad?