I cancelled my first LSAT score. Do I need to write an addendum about this?
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I am a URM and wanted to draft a diversity statement. However, my topic is not race related, but is based on a situation at work during my pregnancy where I was clearly discriminated against by my employer. Would this story count as a diversity statement? After I wrote it, I was worried it may come across more as a Personal Statement. Especially since, the type of law I want to go into is labor and employment and I tied the end of the statement into how the situation contributed to why I want to be a labor and employment lawyer. I know @"David.Busis" says this is a good thing to do in his admissions course, but I'm not sure if this would be right in this case.
Additional info: my Personal Statement also discusses why I want to be a labor and employment lawyer but the narrative is based on a situation I grew from while working as an HR practitioner.
So far there are only 5 I am really interested in but I feel like I should apply to more to give myself a better chance. Is there anyone who knows of a 'magic' number? Would also love to hear how many you all are applying to.
Has anyone purchased the 7Sage Admissions Course? Is it worth the sticker price? We're down to one income due to Covid-19 and $3K for me right now might as well be $50k lol but if it's worth the fee, I will try to find a way to pay it.
@pcainti665 I've certainly had better study days the pregnancy and future mommy duties are def taking over but I'm sure I'll win in the end :) I'm so happy for you and this next journey! You have to come back and keep us updated!
Fan noise works best for me:)
CONGRATS!!!!
... I'll be keeping an eye open to see if they do the same for NYU Law... If so it'll certainly be my top choice!
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I initially voted yes take out LG but as I am foolproofing, the games really do get better to understand. I think after I've mastered it, I'd definitely say a full LG test would probably be easier.
Love this!
I second @xadrianas6x881. I am 31, and am currently working in Marketing and Public Relations. My marketing career path was honestly something I just had to try to see if I really liked it before trying for law school and I'm so glad I did. If I had gone straight for law I would have always wondered 'what if'. Now I know I absolutely love the law and it is definitely the career path for me. So my advice is to do other things you are wondering about first and if in 5 or so years, the law is still on your mind go for it with eyes wide open.
A great book to read, that I read when trying to decide if law was for me is Law School Confidential https://www.amazon.com/Law-School-Confidential-Revised-Experience-ebook/dp/B000FC1AB6. It gives honest insight into what Law school and a career in law is actually like. Good luck!
@chenoabailey93611 said:
This is great!! Wish I knew about this during undegrad! Bump!
Yea it sounds like an awesome program! I hope some people here are able to take advantage of it.
This program may already be well known among students (being that I'm 31 I may just be out of the loop) but just in case few have heard of it I thought I would share. If you are an underrepresented minority and still in undergrad, consider applying to the TRIALS program.
A little about it -
"Trials is a unique partnership of Harvard Law School, NYU School of Law, and the Advantage Testing Foundation. It is a fully subsidized summer study program for students of modest means whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented at the nation’s top law schools."
Sounds like a great opportunity to get exposure into Law School life.
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I love this thread! 31 here with one on the way. I’m currently finding it impossible to study since my new CMO combined my job with another coworker who recently left the company. Though they gave me a small raise (only after I demanded one) the workload is insurmountable and Once Home from work all I have energy to do is crash. I’m trying not to give up on my dream of becoming a Labor an employment lawyer but it’s getting harder and harder to stay motivated. Happy to see I’m not the only one struggling here.
Anxiety runs in my family as well. Morning Meditation tends to help me a lot and a visit every so often to my therapist... he's awesome! (and he does skype calls if you every want his info just inbox me ;-))
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@tristandesinor505 said:
This entire thread got me like...
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Puleeeze pass the popcorn!
hahaha!
I think you see a lot of people taking breaks like someone echoed above. I studied for about six months under the LSAT Trainer, took a break for about four months then started 7Sage for about 9 months now with maybe two - one month breaks in that period. Working or going to school full time often puts a wrinkle in your plans but acknowledging that you can’t stop until you reach your goal helps with perseverance.
Saw this online and thought I'd share...
You are very lucky and privileged to have access to almost unlimited knowledge and you should appreciate that.
Be one of those rare people who step over their insecurities and succeed.
Only 5 minutes. Only today. (Repeat it 5 minutes later and every day)
You will know what to do as soon as you start. Ideas never appear from inactivity.
Make yourself proud.
One hour every day doesn't feel like much but it's 365 hours a year. You can't not succeed after so much work.
It's not supposed to be easy. Nothing good is easy.
If you had a child to look after, you'd make them study because you want them to accomplish something. Don't you love yourself?
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear" - George Aair
Every mistake increases your chance to make progress.
If you give up now, you'll have to return to this later anyway but from the very beginning.
Let the process be your result.
Every moment you thought your fears would suppress you has become the time you made it.
Maybe you think you can never find something to use your skills and mindset for. But if you continue investing in what matters to you, it will find its way out there.
I allow you to think globally. You have the right to the boldest of dreams.
This entire thread got me like...
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@tristandesinor505 genius. thanks for the advice.