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What to do with resume length?Please, would like to see what suggestions from everyone would be on how to handle the resume length?
... work experience and definitely for publications. I'd try to keep the resume ... won't be exceedingly taxing on their attention.
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... huge commitment and puts me on a certain trajectory for the ... , but many people prefer getting work experience first. With that being said ... might not be reaccepted at all of the schools, and even ... to take, but please weigh all of the variables. -
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@emmmmmmm It depends on the actual question. Different prompts ask for different kinds of essays. But to clarify, it's always okay to talk about your work experience (even in the US), and never okay simply to list all the jobs you've done (even in Canada). -
LSAC International Grade ConversionsHi! So sorry if this topic has been covered before, I just can't seem to find any information online whatsoever! I've completed my undergrad at a…
... you an actual numeric GPA on a 4.0 scale, so ... a >3.8 on the WES scale you'd ... has to get you in on it's own.
... pretty much going to be all about your LSAT (at least ... of a "soft" factor, like work experience, accomplishments, personal statement and such. -
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... total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are in ... to be a good reflection on my application, but I also ... no prior knowledge, I studied all aspects of residential lending and ... focus my time and energy on my dad, but my dad ... -
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... total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are in ... to be a good reflection on my application, but I also ... no prior knowledge, I studied all aspects of residential lending and ... focus my time and energy on my dad, but my dad ... -
Please help!Hi everyone. I am struggling with what to do. Here's my story: I have been studying on and off for the LSAT since January. I originally intended t…
... you should focus your attention on keeping up or raising that ... GPA. Whatever ends up on your transcript is set in ... . Law schools like candidates with work experience, provided that it is substantive ... more time off (or at all) before going. Obviously, this ... -
Please help!Hi everyone. I am struggling with what to do. Here's my story: I have been studying on and off for the LSAT since January. I originally intended t…
... law school. I am planning on taking the test and applying ... I can follow and count on.
< ... quickly.
Lacking motivation all the time to study for ... undergrad and maybe gain some work experience and revisit the idea of ... -
How did my GPA go from a 3.8 in college, a 3.9 in uni...to a 3.7 in LSAC??I finished community college with by GPA a little over a 3.8. I now have a bit over a 3.9 after a year in the university I transferred to. LSAC proce…
... have a shot at Harvard on down to UCLA.
all As?
That gap ... kill the LSAT and gaining work experience.
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Several Questions (regarding Core Curriculum, and Applications)Hi, I'm hoping I can get some responses for the following concerns: <u>Core Curriculum</u> I've been steadily going through the CC, and it has …
... to write about an experience that reflects well on why you'd ... play to your strengths. If work experience and volunteering aren't your ... /> And remember, it really is all about the numbers. So if ... -
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... on attending law school in the fall of 2018. I currently work ... US. Another thing involves all the work experience I've had since high ... -
Where is everyone applying?Just curious where people on this forum are thinking of applying to for this fall! I'm hoping to apply to Vanderbilt, Baylor, Georgetown, and Alabama…
All the T14 (really tailoring my ... really only have two years work experience, but if my GMAT is ... ? Pursuing this strategy also depends on what law schools I get ... that bad since you can work and do it. Non-executive ... -
Need advice on legal careerHi guys, you have all been so helpful thus far. I am only a senior in college and have realized thanks to these forums and the Thinking LSAT podcast …
... all agree?
I agree. You should absolutely find work ... setting before law school. Work experience will only help you either ... consecutive summers. PreLaw clubs on campus usually have some good ... career expectations. Very valuable experience. -
Need advice on legal careerHi guys, you have all been so helpful thus far. I am only a senior in college and have realized thanks to these forums and the Thinking LSAT podcast …
... legal setting before law school. Work experience will only help you either ... put together my one page resume and a short, concise cover ... manager's contact information right on the firm's website, ... their "Recent Cases" page on their website. Then tie yourself ... -
Special Resume for Cornell LawCornell law's app says to include a resume that lists: "Work experience, including full-time, part-time, summer." So this means I should have a lo…
... 're not asking for comprehensive resume?
Correct, that ... feel are important or show work experience. What I'm saying is ... little time looking over a resume, the longer it is, ... going to forgo including Dicks on my resume to make sure that ... -
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... the dean of admissions and all the admissions staff? Would calling ... />
3. If you have work experience since high school working in ... have a lot of work experience, can your resume be more than one ... -
Working on resumeI am hoping I can get some thoughts on what to do with running way over the 1 page length for resume. I have been working for many, many moons and ma…
... want your pre-law school resume to be one page.
on your resume. So, if you've ... you've had only limited work experience. Hope this helps. -
Emotional Burn-out after Prepping for so LongSo I've been prepping for the LSAT for quite some time now and the process has been very emotionally draining. I know I've spoken to many others who,…
... . Plenty of people have work experience with successful accolades. A ... school take a chance on an old guy who ... decade justifying nation building on the other side of ... the world. It's literally all I've got.
... "no" on that regret question. I can work 6:30 ... -
When is the earliest I can start law school?I'm taking the LSAT inFenruary 2017. When is the earliest that I can start with my applications and start law school? Will I have to take a year ga…
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As we all probably know, law school grads ... law office didn't mix. On several other small, but ... interest, to train the newbie on anything, ESPECIALLY equipment, or ... I've even seen volunteer work experience work miracles for some) is worth ... -
[Webinar] Last-Minute Application Questions: Tuesday, January 10th @ 9pm EST<p>7Sagers, </p> <p>On <strong>Tuesday, January 10th, at 9 p.m. EST,</strong> I’ll answer all your last-minute application questions. Still trying…
... years ago and my professional work experience is much more impressive than ... it okay for my resume to focus on my more recent professional ... see a more academic-focused resume?
Thanks ... -
Is today Grey Day? [YES!!!]Creating this thread to quell some of the anxiety. ;) Will be updated when it's actually Grey Day. Feel free to chat here about it.
... on aims) to have a more holistic approach. If you have work ... /volunteer experience, plus a solid GPA ... .. and look at all the people on this forum who underperformed ... and then completely killed it on their 2nd take in ... -
[Webinar] Last-Minute Application Questions: Tuesday, January 10th @ 9pm EST<p>7Sagers, </p> <p>On <strong>Tuesday, January 10th, at 9 p.m. EST,</strong> I’ll answer all your last-minute application questions. Still trying…
... the dean of admissions and all the admissions staff? Would calling ... ?
If you have work experience since high school working in ... have a lot of work experience, can your resume be more than one ... -
LSAT and admission issues thread for non-traditional OWLSHello all, long time lurker here. I am a non-traditional student finishing up my applications for Fall 2017. I thought a thread dealing with probl…
... /> got sick with a virus on test day.
... happened to lots of us on the September test as well ... lines.
For employment on the application, I think the ... volunteer work.
For the resume, I wanted to present my experience ... -
Should I choose the top five school or the tier 2 school that is giving me a full ride?As I have posted before, I was accepted into the University Chicago but it doesn't look like I'm going to have much help financially. However, I have…
... a top school and work experience at a large firm, ... with a shred of experience if going to tell ... snowflake" whereby you'll work harder, be in the ... levels increase and the work gets pilled on.
... what the work is all about. I'm on the spectrum ... -
Careers in LawI apologize if this may sound like a stupid question but are there jobs for law graduates that pay six figures outside of BigLaw. Although unrelated,…
... saw your posts earlier on a previous thread talking ... ? Haha. So based on what you said about ... think big money is all relative. What I will ... college and get some real-work experience. It's LITERALLY invaluable ... on it though.
Amazon hires from all ... -
Work/internship experienceI am curious what is the relevance and weight that will be placed on work and internship experience for law school admissions and then also (and perh…
... don't place heavy emphasis on work experience for younger students, but ... advice would be to get work experience before law school. Even ... t need to be legal experience at all -- though it wouldn' ... .
In sum, work experience is a soft factor. It ... -
Extracurriculars for Non-Traditional Law StudentsI have another 1-2 years before I apply to Law School. Being a NTS, with student government leadership positions in Undergrad, 2 professional certifi…
... associations and 8 years of work experience do I need any other ... news I wouldn't count on a widespread adoption.
Continue to focus on the LSAT :smile: your score ... -2 extra points on the LSAT blows away any resume boosters that ... -
Extracurriculars for Non-Traditional Law StudentsI have another 1-2 years before I apply to Law School. Being a NTS, with student government leadership positions in Undergrad, 2 professional certifi…
... and 8 years of work experience do I need any ... ; > It largely depends on where you want to go ... news I wouldn't count on a widespread adoption.
> Continue to focus on the LSAT :smile: your score ... points on the LSAT blows away any resume boosters ... -
Extracurriculars for Non-Traditional Law StudentsI have another 1-2 years before I apply to Law School. Being a NTS, with student government leadership positions in Undergrad, 2 professional certifi…
... and 8 years of work experience do I need any ... > It largely depends on where you want to go ... news I wouldn't count on a widespread adoption.
on the LSAT :smile: your score ... points on the LSAT blows away any resume boosters ... -
What Kind of Job Can I Obtain at a Firm Pre-Law School?So I have been pondering trying to obtain a low level, entry position in a law firm before I actually go to law school in 2018. I don't really have a…
... from $9hr - $20hr depending on location and work experience.
In addition ... to the second interview and all the way up until salary ...
