I’m wondering if anyone has some input on the law schools below.
Is Brooklyn Law School or St. John’s University School of Law stronger in the following areas:
-New York job placement?
-Big-law in New York?
-Reputation in New York? Overall?
-Alumni network in NY? in general?
where is the link? Is this happening now?
Is it too late in the cycle to apply to a top 30 school with a 4/1/19 deadline?
Thanks everyone for their comments!
I definitely think I need running to have some balance and stability in my life.
My concern though is the following: for anyone who has ran a marathon during their first semester of law school or some other more intensive training, it did jeopardize your grades? Would it be possible, with the minimum amount of training required, to both run a marathon and do well in law school during 1L?
I trained for my first marathon last year with 40-60 miles/week, but I would probably only put in 30 miles per week during law school. Since I ran a lot of races last year, I could claim an entry to the NYC marathon again this year. Otherwise I would only register for shorter races, including half marathons and such. I really loved running the NYC marathon last year. It was literally one of the best experiences of my life, and that's why I'm torn.
@vrendonvasquez562 , @chamber0207603 and @balkarsx678 , any thoughts?
I'm debating whether I should run a marathon during my first semester of law school.
Is it feasible? Would it interfere with my grades? For those of you who have done it, how did you manage?
@davidbusis895 , Will Julian Morales talk in tonight's webinar?
@davidbusis895
I’m taking the January LSAT. I haven’t directly addressed this test with all schools. I intend to take the test and believe I can improve at least 3 or more points. Should I wait to see how I feel after the test to send an update about the LSAT even though it’s already late in the process?
I'm interested.
Hi 7sagers,
I’m considering using the Edit Once service.
Since I have a very tight budget, I’m wondering if those of you who used this service thought it was worth it.
If you used some other service that’s around the same fee and thought it made in a difference in your application, please let me know. Thank you!
Is the experience of learning English after immigrating to the US a cliché and/or prevalent topic for a diversity statement, even with anecdotes that may reflect a unique perspective/impact?
Is it okay to use experiences/anecdotes/events that only correspond to my childhood and adolescence and are not recent?
Hi 7sagers,
I need advice both on the LSAT and admissions fronts.
I got the flu a few days ago the week before the November LSAT. I’m definitely not missing my yearly vaccine again…lesson learned. I’m finally feeling better, but I’m not certain if it’s a good idea to retake the test this weekend.
My question is the following:
If I decide to withdraw from/cancel the November test, submit my applications with my current score, and potentially register later for the January LSAT to retake, would the schools I applied to start reviewing my app or wait to see my new score?
I wouldn’t want all of my schools to wait to review my application since I haven’t even figured out whether my chances of admission are better if I get a higher score provided that I retake or if I submit my applications earlier without retaking.
I’m also wondering if it’s possible to submit some applications with my current score, then later register for the LSAT and submit additional applications with all scores, but not have that affect/halt the review process at the schools I have already applied to.
Thanks in advance for your help!
After waiving right of access to LORs, has anyone asked to see their LORs? Is this considered an appropriate course of action? If yes, what’s the appropriate way to go about it?
I'm currently registered for the November test, and I'm looking for a study buddy who can Skype or meet in person in the NYC area.
I would like to review and discuss questions to timed sections/PrepTests, as well as general/specific question type strategies to LR and RC. We could meet in person and also discuss by phone. Please send me a PM, if you are interested. We can decide if our score ranges, objectives, and schedules are compatible.
@jhbm90878 and @monaalsaidi355 , thanks so much for sharing your experiences/comments. I'm glad that most of the feedback is positive for this test center.
Thanks so much everyone for your comments!
I tested at CUNY before, but it wasn't available this time. If you're testing at a later date in NYC, I would definitely recommend CUNY.
Has anyone taken the test at Queens College? What was your experience like? Or do you know anyone who has and how did they feel about it?
On the letter of recommendation email requests to college/graduate school professors, did you specify the academic highlights and positive themes you wanted your recommender to convey to your law schools?
Did you ask to highlight course assignments and/or other academic accomplishments specific to that recommender's classes?
@cameliaalikashani130 and @ohnoeshalpme804 , Thank you for your input! :) On your letter of recommendation request, did you specify the academic highlights and positive themes you wanted your recommender to convey to your law schools?
Is it necessary to have a final list of law schools before requesting an academic letter of recommendation? Or can the request be sent while in the process of creating/finalizing the list?
What are your thoughts on modifying the list after requesting a letter?
Please let me know the pros and cons for the above and where you got the advice. I haven't been able to find anything on the topic so far.
If I don’t include a work experience on my resume in order to save space (plus it was a part-time job that lasted for only 2 months), would this be considered violating a Character & Fitness protocol/requirement? Would it be safer/better to include it, especially because it was a legal work experience?
@pcainti665 , I have read some of your threads. Congratulations! You deserve it. :)
not include it on the resume I mean
I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the same department. Would you recommend I include that? Most likely, I will not include it and rather send transcripts to make sure I disclose all information.
After realizing that it was not the career I wanted to pursue, I withdraw in good standing from a graduate program at the end of my first trimester. Due to my withdrawal, I did not receive credits. So I would love to hear your advice on if and how I should include this experience in my law school résumé.
@davidbusis895 For some reason, the link at the beginning of this post is not connecting me to office hours. Is there a different one?