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Hey there,

I've been looking over the LSAC website and noticed their list of schools in Canada that offer a J.D and the list of schools in Australia that offer a J.D as well.

Is it really possible for me as an American to attend a law school in another country, attain a degree and then practice law and live there?? If so, I'm really going to consider it.

Any help would be appreciated, and while I wait for a response I'll see what google has to say haha.

Thanks in advance.

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Hey there,

I'm looking for a study buddy or two. I don't plan to take the LSAT until August (If the world resumes by then). Unless I improve faster than I expect. With the COVID virus going around, I've found it harder to be motivated to study when I'm trapped in my house. That, and I learn better in groups---having the opportunity to explain my reasoning to someone else, ask questions, share tips and etc. really keeps me grounded.

I'd be happy to hop on Zoom, Duo, IG or whatever really.

We could plan to take practice tests together and BR together if you're into that.

Good luck!

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Wednesday, Apr 01 2020

Hey! I hope this helps!

Well, for a long time I was determined to be a police officer. The person I looked up to most was a cop, and I was determined to have a direct impact on people in our system. Then I took a job as a police cadet, 40hrs/week, great benefits and pay and all while still in undergrad. I wasn't happy, but didn't even realize how unhappy I was until I participated in my Uni's justice clinic, where we aided the public defenders office in our city.

I realized how much I hated being a cadet, uncovered some buried distaste for the law enforcement in my town in general (lol), and discovered that I LOVED genuinely helping people. From doing on the spot research for a defense attorney seconds before a case was called, to helping a mother pick up clothing for her son to wear home from his release. Even just tutoring people in Motor vehicle regulations and how it effects them in court felt GOOD. I was extremely happy, just helping out in a small way.

I think it's important for you to determine what your base needs are in a career. For me, it's being genuinely able to help someone in need.

Once you figure out what you NEED in a career, it's easier to figure out what careers could work for you.

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Saturday, Mar 28 2020

ssmith26978

Assistant District Attorney

Hello everyone,

I'm interested in Criminal law. My goal after law school is to get lots of experience working as an ADA before moving into the federal arena. Does anyone know a website where I can compare the salaries of ADAs across states? It appears the average starting salary is about 63k a year. However that 63k translates differently given the varying costs of living.

Really trying to find that sweet spot a low cost of living and average salary...and avoid staying in my hometown, which is Baltimore MD.

Ironically, Baltimore City ADAs make 63k, the cost of living is manageable, and there's plenty of crime to keep me busy.

Any other states I should look at for law school?

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ssmith26978
Monday, Mar 09 2020

@ said:

Standardized testing and their barriers...... wow :(

I feel like lots of these courses preach about equal access to education materials and then bam, capitalism rears its ugly head. I hate it so much.

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