My supervisor at work has offered to write me a letter of recommendation. It was a temporary internship, so I no longer work there. I have a few questions regarding a reference for law school. First off, would a letter of recommendation from my boss even be appropriate? I know its almost always better from a professor, but this job was prestigious- worked as an intern at the U.S. State Department Humanitarian Unit in East Africa. My work did not involve lawyers, but a lot of it was legal related. Second, I won't even be attending law school until fall of 2021, so would the admissions look down on this recommendation at all if it was written a year and a half before applying? I'm just worried that if I ask my boss later, she will be less inclined to write an outstanding letter since it was so long since we had worked together. And finally, my boss said to tell her what I want from the letter of recommendation, so what are the vital elements of a good recommendation letter for law school?
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Just looking for a little guidance from my fellow 7sagers! I was wait listed at my dream school and then denied. I have decided to not matriculate an institution this fall due to many other factors, and am determined to use the time I have waiting for the next cycle to polish my application. I am very certain where I was eventually denied is where I want to pursue my higher education and am wondering if it is an appropriate action to reach out to the admissions office there? Of course all in a professional manner- I just wanted to express my interest and in some way ask for advice as to what would make me a more attractive candidate- I do plan on taking the LSAT again, rewriting my personal statement and getting a new LOR. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Hey Everyone,
I was wondering if you guys have any tips on how to read better. By this I mean being able to read quicker and being able to retain more info from the passage.
Thanks!
How much time?
JY and company,
I was wondering if there is something that you can set digital LSAT on 7Sage to match extra time for accommodated testing on the real LSAT since I have been approved extra time in November 2019 LSAT. I noticed that there is not a way to set the time to match what I was approved. I want use the digital part. Please, help with my request. I want to be able to have it time set for 50 minutes to match my approved accommodated testing time. The digital LSAT for 7sage is set for 35 minutes.
I have registered for the September test but I am not well-prepared for it. I think about applying for law schools one year later so I may not change the September test to a different test date. I decide to withdraw my registration but I still have two questions about withdrawing.
I know that for canceling scores, my law school report will reflect that my score was canceled at my request, If I withdraw my registration, will it be shown on any of my report or transcript?
For the new test-taking limit policy, there is upper limit for how many tests I can take within certain periods, for example, three times in a single testing year. I have never taken LSAT before, if I withdraw this time, it that mean I can only take two tests for this testing year?
Thank you!
Hey All,
I was studying this spring for the LSAT and feeling pretty confident. I will be taking the test in October 2019. My practice thus far has all been in paper and I know the LSAT has switched to digital only. I know LSAC has 3 free digital LSATs on their site but I was wondering if there are any other places I take digital practice LSATs? I am only interested in taking the tests, I have done enough coursework and I am feeling quite good about my scores, I just want to feel a bit more comfortable with the using a tablet to take the test.
Thanks!
Hi! I took the June 5th test and got a 159, I was averaging around a 163 before the test.
I signed up for the July 15th test but I took a 3 week break and then couldnt get back up to my regular above 160 scores. So I withdrew and didnt take the test. The fact that I couldnt bring my score back up made me think that I have to review foundational information.
I want to take the test again, and would start studying around September 1st. I'll be working part time around 15 hrs a week and would like to get a165 or above if I retake. I think i have an OK foundational knowledge but would want to revisit material.
How do I know which test to aim for and which 7sage package to use? Should I combine this with any of the Power Score bibles?
How long does it take to get through 7sage’s lessons/course material?
Thank you!
I bought mine last year October 2018 and didn't end up applying -- can I still use it this year, or do I need to pay another $195? Please advise!
THANK YOU!
Anyone else on "wait list" for October LSAT in NYC/NJ metro region? Hopefully they'll add some test centers. The fact that we're about 3 months till the October test, and there's not a single open test center in the NJ/NYC metropolitan region (the most populated area in the United States) is quite ridiculous.
Hello 7Sagers!
Recently, we have noticed that quite a few of you have been having trouble with our videos, especially with the videos not loading and the "four dots" constantly giving a buffering signal, but never actually loading.
We have been able to reproduce the issue ourselves privately, but so far that hasn't been enough data for us to pinpoint exactly what's going on. We're calling on everyone who has had the problem to please let us know, especially with the following details:
what device/app you were using, and what OS
what country you are currently in
when does it occur? anything "noteworthy" happening?
We also welcome any screenshots or screencasts.
Either post here or email studentservice@7sage.com.
Thanks everyone!
There is an option to "waitlist", but should I? I don't see a problem with taking the test in November instead (I get 4 extra weeks of studying :). But I am worried about applying in December versus November, will applying in Dec versus Nov make or break my app?
Thanks!
I just completed all of the core curriculum and started taking timed practice tests. Throughout the core curriculum I rarely got individual questions/problem sets wrong, but as soon as I try to take a practice test, I panic and everything seems a lot more difficult. Is this something that others have experienced and that just gets better with taking more full practice tests or is it indicative that I have some sort of gap in my base knowledge (aka should I focus on core curriculum material or hope that I get better with just taking more practice tests and increasing my endurance)?
Hi All,
After researching and looking through previous discussions, I still have a question about requesting that a transcript be sent to LSAC. My undergrad institution uses National Student Clearinghouse. I selected LSAC as the recipient with electronic delivery. The next page asks for the recipient delivery information, specifically an email address. I've looked all over the LSAC website and cannot find anything about providing an email address for National Student Clearinghouse. Any insight?? Thanks!
it's just occurred to me that we will not have the leisure of writing out the rules and trees on the digital LSAT as we did on paper. do proctors provide sheets for space to make markings or are we going to screwed? lol
I have noticed recently that I almost always take a long time on the first game. For instance, if 7Sage indicates that the game should be completed in 7 minutes, then it would take me 2 minutes longer. Regardless of the game type, this has happened both during warm ups and full length PTs. I’m either taking too long to diagram or have to refer back to the game board multiple times when answering questions (less confident?) This in turn messes up my timing for the rest of the section where I feel rushed.
Does this happen to anyone else? And what would be a good strategy to fix it?
I took a semester abroad in undergrad. The classes were pass/no pass for credit, but grades were given (C- or better was pass) My transcript marks the p/np but does not have the letters. For my application to law school, should I get a transcript from the program itself to get those letters or is my undergrad sufficient?
I have yet to solve one LG on my own even without any time restrictions. I do very well with LR and RC, but for some reason LGs have been beating the crap out of me. It is difficult for me to fully comprehend how I should initially set up my game board, better yet make any inferences consistently. Mind you, I am still in progress with the LG section of the CC—but am nearly finished—but regardless, it has been totally disheartening for me.
How long did it take for you guys to fully grasp LG?
I'm not sure how exhaustive my resume should be. There's a six month gap in my work history in 2015 because I left my job in June for a position where I was terminated in August. I was hired by my current employer that following December. What should I do here?
Additionally, I left school and work in 2012 due to illness. I returned to work in 2014 and finally returned to school in 2016 where I eventually finished my undergrad in 2018. Again I'm not sure if this is something I should explain.
I can't decide whether to apply for the binding UVa early decision... I have a 168 LSAT and 3.95 GPA so I am just under the LSAT median and just over the GPA median. I think it is my top choice, but also it is so hard to know when you haven't visited, which I won't be able to.... My main concern is the financial aspect because since it is binding, you are going regardless of whether they decide to offer any scholarship. Does anyone have thoughts or advice? I don't know anything about early decision
Thx.
I usually take 1 preptest and BR everyday with an occasional 1 or 2 day break, and was wondering what other 7Sagers preptesting and BR scheduling is like. Sometimes I feel like i'm doing too much, but it might just be relative.
Hi everyone,
On Wednesday, August 21, at 9:00 PM ET, I'll host a webinar with Stephen Brown, the Assistant Dean of Enrollment at Fordham. Dean Brown will give us a short presentation on financing your legal education, and then I'll ask him some of the questions you're dying to know:
You’ll get a chance to ask your questions at the end.
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Hey everyone! Quick question, how do I pin an entire game? When I review, I have the option to pin individual questions for the game and even star the explanation but I can't seem to figure out how to pin the entire game. I want the entire game to be pinned for when I make problem sets to drill. Thank you in advance! :smile:
Does it work well together with the content in the CC for 7Sage?
Should I do one before the other? I'm about to start the CC for LR soon with Ultimate+.
I've got plenty of time since I'm registered for the April 2020 LSAT.
Thank you!