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I emailed admissions. I think that'll work.
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I've found Getting to Maybe to be a good enough read so far. It also makes me impressed with my future self who will understand the issues that are being discussed. I got Law School Insider on some other rec and so far I am annoyed; he's kind of a …
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Google has tons of ideas, including cheap ways to DIY. (Student budget life!) One of my key plans is bike commuting at least one way in all but the worst weather/when I need to be particularly pulled together. a) lots of exercise; b) so much more p…
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@storm said: @speedwagon said: @lsatplaylist said: @speedwagon, Really glad to hear you've committed and are happy, plus NYC is a great place to learn about law. Do you know if there's a list of schools offering f…
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A reader for what accommodation? Visual disability or other? If the former, lmk; I work with a blind attorney right now and I'm happy to hook y'all up.
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@lsatplaylist said: @speedwagon, Really glad to hear you've committed and are happy, plus NYC is a great place to learn about law. Do you know if there's a list of schools offering fellowships? I don't know! I applied to CUNY as a safety/CUN…
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@"Leah M B" said: Of course. I only took the test once in December (wasn't ready until then) and while I was super happy with my score (it was right in my PT average), I didn't feel like I maxed out yet. I was still improving up until test day…
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@smartaone2 said: Great post! I appreciate the insight and information. I too am in my 40's, single/no children, and agree with @"Leah M B". #1 is good advice to consider law school like a job. However, unlike others, I will have to work FT an…
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Thanks y'all! I got it taken care of in the end. You all are the best.
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I thought this meant you had decided! Can't wait to hear from you! I am all CUNY all the way in the end. That fellowship is no joke and I feel good about my choices.
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I think the general wisdom that scholarship stipulations are bad and you know your odds: 66% of keeping your scholarship. I think negotiating to remove the stip is a great idea.
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I ended up making a price decision, which is counter to the internet's wisdom but felt good to me. Here's how I sorted it out: 1) I want to do public interest. I can count on a salary between $50k and $60k given where I live and the jobs I see grad…
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I hear that. As I am finally done with this madness, I am realizing that I need a new hobby. Reading all this stuff just makes me second-guess myself! I see now why people start wanting to read ahead. After all this time - 2 years! - spent moving to…
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I did my top 10 poems but got waitlisted. Maybe it was too weird! I have wondered about that.
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I have one offer that says I must remain a student in good standing, which is a 2.3. If I can't do that, I probably shouldn't be in law school after all. That is probably the only string attached I'd feel comfortable with. The same offer says it "ma…
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What's up! Checking in here. I am in my mid-30s, just hearing back, career changing from performing/theater arts. This is a harrowing process and even more so when I am not sure where I will end up...we will see! Fingers crossed to everyone here and…
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My thoughts: 1) Parent occupation is an important marker of class experience - it is meaningful to know if you are dealing with someone whose parents are both lawyers, for example, vs. someone whose parents are cashiers vs. etc, etc. It's indicativ…
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I agree with what other people have said, but one other thing: this is way too much stuff for a year and a half if you are also in school full time. If I looked at that list of activities in that time period on a resume, I would assume that you were…
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Depending on the calf tattoo, you could always just layer your hose (not necessarily as uncomfortable as it sounds) or even use a little stage makeup. It would be hard for everyday but foundation + powder would cover most tattoos under hose for the …
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send it over!
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I have limited myself to checking the websites 1x/week. So far this is working medium but mostly because my job doesn't have me in front of a computer all the time. Cleaning my room. Doing a new year daily challenge. Trying to imagine what it would…
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I want to echo what other people have said about cutting yourself some slack! Working full time and doing anything can be hard, depending on your job. Working full time and having enough brain power left to do something very, very difficult? Even ha…
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100% yes. I have been a grantwriter for a while now and that involves a lot of terrifying submissions. I am here to tell you the feeling never goes away no matter how often you do it. Go slowly, check that final copy no matter how many times you've …
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I really liked the LSAT Trainer but found it before I found 7sage and think 7sage was the better deal in the end. There were a few things I liked it for better inasmuch as the way he explained it clicked a little better than the way 7sage or the PS …
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Crack the joke in your personal statement or somewhere else where it will be clearly a joke! That is a great way to start a PS about any number of things. Your resume, though, is not the place.
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Me too! I for one am very excited to get to peep inside a fancy law firm and also see what this is like. I am going with the "remember why I'm there, review my docs, review their website, and brush my teeth extra well" preparation approach. I'm also…
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Having temped a ton - are you sure you're even going to be there in June? I see that you're worried and I recognize that but 6 months is 10 years in temp job time in my experience. I would just say you are going to have an engagement you can't get …
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1) Grade inflation! Back when I went to school, we didn't even have a 4.0 as an option. They only graded out of 3.5 2) There was only one computer in the whole school. I had to wait my turn, and so my papers were late. 3) For my Women's Studies cl…
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I still can't decide, I admit. Maybe I'll just make a ridiculous video. I know we're supposed to show our fun side but ugh. This is all that's between me and GETTING IT DONE. Tgiving weekend = application d-day.
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@uhinberg said: Why are you referring to them as "not so optional"? I've heard them pretty widely referred to as one of the examples of things that, while nominally optional, are a very very good idea verging on mandatory. As someone who has…