Thanks for the words of advice guys!!

Ps, if you don't mind me asking....

How long did it take you to improve your speed? Any tips?

I am still working my way through LR (taking the December test) and for the practice questions....I have been answering them really slow. My accuracy is pretty good...and when I get a question wrong I can understand why. Just a little concerned because the LSAT is all about speed.

Congrats again on the great score! WooHoo!

That's awesome! Congrats to you! I know you must feel great!! =)

Love that story! Call Maury for a DNA test :)

Hi JY,

Answer choice C is confusing because Lin does not comment on permanent employees in the stimulus; Lin only comments on temp employees.

Lin feels using temp employees will allow the company enough leverage.

However, David wants to hire permanent employees.

Is Lin basically saying:

"David, don't get caught up on hiring permanent employees because you can hire temp employees to do the work and you will not loose leverage."

I would not write about my work experience for a diversity statement.

I would only include my work experience for my diversity statement if I was a non traditional student. There are several people who are afforded AWESOME work experiences because of their family ties, access to money and resources.

For example, what if a parent basically paid someone or pulled some strings to allow their kid to have a "diverse" work experience? Would this be ok?

What if a parent works for the White House and as a result their child has all of these wonderful experiences and internships.....does this mean they are a "diverse" person....or just very lucky? In the end, the person could be very entitled and elitist .

There probably is no right or wrong answer to this question.

Just my 2 cents =-)

Why not use your work experience as a PS?

Per LSAC:

We use the term diversity broadly to include all aspects of human differences, including but not limited to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, geography, disability, and age.

http://www.lsac.org/jd/diversity-in-law-school/racial-ethnic-minority-applicants

I am interested in buying one as well!

@ I have the same question as well! I am taking the October LSAT and plan to submit my applications complete by the first week in November.

Thank you JY =))

Hi! I just signed up for the Personal Statement course and submitted my personal statement, diversity statement and addendum for possible review with David....is this ok? If not...you can disregard my diversity statement and addendum. Great idea!!

@: Totally agree, law schools should totally ASSIST with the job search..but this should not be the resource students rely on...although many do.

You are right, tuition is expensive (including books, COL, plus the fact you will not be working full time while in law school unless you go PT).

However, this is why everyone must do their own research. If your passion and dream is to attend law school and become an attorney....do you really need to pay $150K at a private school...or can you complete your goal by attending a public / State law school and pay $60K (sticker)?

Personally, for me, I don't mind attending a cheaper state school for $60K.

I'm sorry, but I don't feel law school owes you a job paying a certain salary.

I think a good question to ask is: Is there a true difference in the education you receive at a $150K school vs. $60K school?

Also, do you think....really bad law schools attract really bad students and this results in bad employment #s.

Do you think the typical person who attends a diploma mill school is super motivated, personable, self starter and knows the importance of networking? For some reason, I don't think this is the typical student at one of these schools (not saying ALL students...of course there are exceptions).

@.co: You are so right about making yourself standout to employers. Employers want someone who will bring something to the table. A law degree doesn't guarantee anything; employers want you to bring something to the table besides a degree.

So I guess...the question is...what is a law degree worth? I totally agree tuition prices are insane.

I guess you have to go into knowing you could potentially go in debt $100K with no guarantee as to what your salary will be.

Just like anything, you have to decide what is right for you. Can you accomplish your goals by going to a cheaper law school...or going to a lower ranked school with scholarship money?

I heard someone once say, "Do you know what they call a person who graduated from the bottom of their class from the worst law school in America. The person is called a lawyer."

If its your dream to go to GW then you should totally go for it (in my opinion)!

Maybe I am naive, but I believe if you go after your dream and pursue your passion...everything will fall into place.

Hi zhenders,

I understand your argument; but respectfully disagree in one aspect.

No one, regardless of their undergrad major or graduate degree, should go to school and think:

"This piece of paper will guarantee me a job doing xxxxxx and will guarantee I make at least xxxxx."

We all know the type of person who goes to school and feels entitled to be paid a certain amount and have a certain title. However, that person is failing to account for several factors:

1. Its not what you know...it's who you know.

2. The power of being able to network and get your self out there! A person who hustles their @ off to join and actually participate in professional organizations (outside of school) during their three years of law school will have built an awesome network.

3. The "riches are in niches"; meaning when you choose a career, law or otherwise try and narrow down your focus area. While in law school, I would try and be super involved and focused on the particular area of law I am interested in....however I would not limit my self to the schools resources.

4. I think way too many people depend on the school to do everything for them (in terms of a job). Awesome...you sent out 500 resumes. But what else did you do? Did you wait until your final year of school to try and network? Are you relying on your summer internship for a job after graduation...bad idea to me.

5. Law schools owe you nothing but an education and a chance to take the bar. Once you pass the bar you are a professional. Meaning, you don't have to rely on anyone to "give" you a job. If your dream is to help people, why not take on small domestic violence cases? Hell...you could practice out of Starbucks if you had to. The awesome thing about being a lawyer is you don't have to wait for anyone to GIVE you a job. You can create your own job, create your own lane for opportunity.

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6. Seasoned employers can smell a self entitled graduate a mile away

I totally agree with rbleal007

Like rbleal007, I have been in the real workforce....which helped me to realize law is what I want to do. I have a passion for it. The outlook on the job market has no impact to me wanting to go to law school.

Actually, maybe a horrible job market for lawyers is a really good way to filter those who want to become a lawyer for financial gain only. Maybe only those who really want to study law and make a difference will apply to law school because of the bad job market.

What is your feeling on untimed tests? I am scared that if I get into the habit of untimed tests...then I will be screwed when it is time to move on to timed PTs.

I have been studying for a year as well (although didn't start with 7sage...wish I had though!).

For the month of February...what is your approach for games? Do you do X# of games per day?

Just curious because games is most def my weakest section.

CONGRATS TO YOU!!! I can only imagine how GREAT that 155 feels :)))

I like to go over all of the videos sometimes you can learn tips...or realize you got the question right for the wrong reason.

@ the school I am specifically referring to is Georgia State University Law School in Atlanta.

However, the same is true for University of Connecticut, Albany Law School, Quinnipiac Law School and Drexel Law School.

You should call around to your list of schools and ask if they will accept the June LSAT. I was totally shocked when my #1 school said YES and confirmed they pushed back the application deadline.

It wont hurt to ask :)) Lots of luck!

Not sure if this is helpful but I planned on taking the February LSAT as well. However, I randomly looked at the application deadline for the school I really want to get into and they pushed their deadline back to May! I called the admissions office twice just to be sure....and they confirmed they did push their deadline back AND they will accept the JUNE LSAT. Seems like a lot of schools are willing to accept the June LSAT because apps are way down. I suggest calling your list of schools...because you might have a chance with the June LSAT.