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christiemlawrence921

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Admissions · Essay Assistance - Will it count against me at top law schools?

christiemlawrence921

Tuesday, Jul 31 2018

Thanks all and particularly @ and @ - very helpful context. I have absolutely no intention of lying for exactly all reasons stated above, but had been interested in finding out if using a consultant would count against you.

I'm interested to know if any of you fellow 7sagers have friends, colleagues etc. that used a consultant, honestly reported they did, and still got into the school of their choice.

LSAT · ✈️ October 2018 LSAT Discussion Thread (International) ✈️

christiemlawrence921

Wednesday, Oct 31 2018

I’ve turned grey on LSAC....

Study Groups · Cancelled: September'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 71 | Thursday, July 26th | 7:30 PM EST

christiemlawrence921

Monday, Jul 30 2018

I’d like to join as well!

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Monday, Jul 30 2018

christiemlawrence921

Essay Assistance - Will it count against me at top law schools?

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!

General · Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ET

christiemlawrence921

Thursday, Jun 28 2018

I found the What Counts as a Valid Diversity Factor? and How to Pick a Personal Statement Topic most helpful - provide a lot of concrete advice for areas that are often glossed over in "fluffy" terms. Lots of other good practical lists, examples throughout the course.

General · Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ET

christiemlawrence921

Tuesday, Jun 26 2018

How long will it be?

General · [Over] AMA Webinar with David and J.Y.

christiemlawrence921

Friday, Aug 10 2018

Similar to what others have stated, I would love a blog post about applying to law schools after a few years of employment. In particular how important it is to include LORs from your current employer when you think you would likely get better recs from professors/supervisors from jobs during undergrad.