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Rookie! :)Hey everyone, So I am beginning my 5th year at the University of Guelph, in the Honours Program for Sociology. I would say as of the beginning of 3…
... really does depend on the schools that you are applying to.
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How long should your personal statement letter be?Hey! So, I was wondering is there a length requirement or suggested length for personal statement letters? mine is almost two pages long, is that too…
... there's a minimum for schools, David Busis essay was only ... 450 words for Yale Law for example. Two is perhaps ... recently heard of a few schools saying they would like a ... it all comes down to what the schools you're applying to would like to see. -
Scholarship QuestionI have been offered some very generous scholarships thanks to 7sage helping me improve my score by 12 points. I was offered about 90% to a tier t…
... am interesting in Big Law, but possibly medium law.
you mean by "medium law" ? I'm assuming you mean working ... they recruit from the schools you are looking to attend. They are usually pretty forthright ... -
Time to contact schools?Hello all, first off congrats to those of you who took the Dec LSAT, goal score or not (for me it was not), it took bravery and is another step towar…
... within the range of the schools you are applying for, there's a decent ... the cycle. Even if you were admitted, you'd probably be paying ... sticker. If you can wait another year, I ... -
ApplicationsAnybody else anxiously awaiting for their admissions decisions? So far I have only gotten back two decisions out of ten. One was immediate and the ot…
Normally about a month is pretty good. Are you just way above/below the medians at the schools you're applying to? In those situations they'll often be able to make a quick decision, but I don't know what's going on otherwise, lol. -
Resume insight?Hi everyone, It's my first time posting, but I'd love some insight on my resume. I don't have any friends in law school, and I've been out of unde…
... a requirement for the school you are applying to that you submit a resume? If ... volunteer experience doesn't have to be law related so don't ... counselor an idea of what you've been doing since undergrad ... statement and good reference letters you will be just fine. -
Should Canadians go to HLS or YLS over UofT?I had a general question I was hoping some people here might have some views or insights on. I'm Canadian and have done a ton of research on differe…
... you are in Canada (and don't want to do corporate law) that you are better to ... go to a school where you can ... is just more competitive to get top of class compared to other schools? -
Re-ApplyingSo I think that taking a year off will increase my chances of admission (one more year of grades to boost GPA). Should I just wait to apply? Does it…
... asked this question to an Assistant Dean of ... to the University of San Diego and they told her that applying ... contact the schools you are trying to attend to make sure ... it won’t hurt you!
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My GPA is 0.00 on the Academic Report Summary.........I went to a college with a Pass/Fail system (ie no GPA) so I assumed that my "GPA" is just gonna be something like "NA" or simply left blank. But…
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First of all you should call LSAC anyway, but ... as you seem to think.
The main figures that law schools are ranked ... get really low GPAs law schools sometimes are hesitant to admit people because they ... clearly wouldn't apply to you. -
Is your undergrad school important?I'm a junior at FIT and plan on going to law school when I graduate. I'm wondering whether T-15 law schools place a lot of emphasis on where one went…
... it accredited and you'll receive a ... soft - if you went to a particularly high ... are ultimately going to be what decides what law schools you get admitted to.
You ... have a great GPA and if you ... -
is location an important decision in where you're applyingThere are school in Boston, NY, DC, Seattle that I might be able to get into, but I cant imagine moving out of California. And would those out of CA …
... biglaw are from T14 eastern schools, not local products of CA law schools. If you ... get into Stanford, you should definitely attend ... as well. Feel free to ask about other CA law schools you are interested in. -
Advice on using Religion/Atheism on P.S.?Hello everyone, Hope you guys are enjoying your weekend! I wanted to get your thoughts on using religion/atheism on my PS. Basically, my PS's m…
... area of the law you decide to practice, you still have to market yourself by ... . Also, you might to schedule a visit to the school that you are applying to and get ... your experience and commitment to the law are key to your development as a ... -
Advice on using Religion/Atheism on P.S.?Hello everyone, Hope you guys are enjoying your weekend! I wanted to get your thoughts on using religion/atheism on my PS. Basically, my PS's m…
... for anyone that wants to go law school, and they give ... yourself and your resume.The law school's point is " ... seat at the school that you are applying to.
Agree, I ... purpose to pursue law.
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Sending a New Score to a School Already Applied ToHey everyone, So I applied to some schools already using my September 2017 score, but my December 2017 score was better. I want to send these scho…
Just got off the phone with the LSAC!
@uhinberg You're right, once new scores/transcripts are processed, they are automatically sent to the law schools you have applied to already. -
Sending a New Score to a School Already Applied ToHey everyone, So I applied to some schools already using my September 2017 score, but my December 2017 score was better. I want to send these scho…
... You're right, once new scores/transcripts are processed, they are automatically sent to ... the law schools you have applied to already ... scores just want you to know new scores from LSAC are on the ... -
Write an addendum for two cancellations and an eight point score increase?Hi everyone, looking for advice on whether or not to write an addendum. I cancelled in Oct. 2015, got a 159 in Dec 2015, cancelled in Sept. 2017 …
... . Anxiety and not being ready are probably the two biggest reasons ... you kept studying. Makes sense to me. Maybe it depends on the schools you ... 're applying to ? -
How disadvantaged would I be if I did the Jan 26 LSAT?Hello 7sagers! So I had planned to do the November LSAT, but now I am thinking of doing the January one. I have been studying since December. So d…
... percentile of the school(s) you're applying to, same with your LSAT ... if your stats are competitive for the schools you're applying to, but generally speaking ... the earlier in the cycle you ... -
How disadvantaged would I be if I did the Jan 26 LSAT?Hello 7sagers! So I had planned to do the November LSAT, but now I am thinking of doing the January one. I have been studying since December. So d…
... percentile of the school(s) you're applying to, same with your LSAT ... if your stats are competitive for the schools you're applying to, but generally speaking ... the earlier in the cycle you ... -
Race categorization questionHi, I was just wondering, as I am of American Indian descent, but solely four generations ago... I don’t want them to think I’m faking or something a…
... my card from the Bia, which has been a lot of ... through Dawes records. I want to be super careful and do ... the board scrutinizes everything when you are applying to take the bar -
Messaging alumni on LinkedINHi, I am applying as an international student and before applying to schools, I am scouring all around the internet to find people who have applie…
You can see if there are international law students clubs at the law schools you are interested in and you can reach out to the club president for advice. -
Should I cancel my score?Hi everyone, I took my LSAT test today, and it was absolutely atrocious. To be more specific about my situation, I am currently a senior in colleg…
... 165 and you're applying next cycle then cancel. Only reason to keep ... a sub 150's score would be if you ... 're wanting to apply with that score ... falls below the range of schools you are willing to attend, cancelling is your ... -
Got a 168, wanna try one more time. Should I?Hey Guys, So this is my first time posting here but I often read the discussions and think that they are really helpful. I am hoping for some advice…
... much unless you are going to do something in that score. If you are applying to schools with ... 75ths all below 168, then pushing to a 171 ... won't help you much. If you are retaking because you want to push a ... -
Resume: Stylish or Plain?Hi all, Can my resume have style? The format I currently use is professional and clean but I was wondering if I should just make my resume super …
... of employment, title). Since you are applying to a law school and not, say, a ... a successful one. You can also look at law school websites under ... how actual law students are counseled to format their resumes when applying for internships ... -
Should I wait until June?Hey All, I scored a 146 on the November 2019 LSAT with three weeks of preparation. My target score is a 165. I took December off and started studyin…
... since my PT’s are not higher than a ... LSAT instead? I want to start law school in the fall ... already registered. Ultimately if you end up getting a ... think the law school you're applying to will care if you gave it ... a good enough score to get you in, that is... ... -
Law School in New York, Bar Exam in California?Would appreciate all and anyone's thoughts on this. The largest scholarships I received were to good schools in New York, but I have always planne…
... ! It is not crazy to attend a school in one ... a school is definitely something to consider when evaluating your ... If the graduates of the law schools you are considering do not typically end ... resources and alumni network to help you through the process. Good ... -
Is November 2019 too late to apply this cycle?Hi All-- I was wondering if November was too late to apply? I already took the LSAT once before, I sprained my ankle in the prep center but still too…
... literally no difference whatsoever if you apply September 15th or October ... may be useful to ask admissions offices at schools you are applying when/how they ... -
Can your diversity statement be about work experienceCan your diversity statement be about work experience? I am a visible minority, but i would rather write about the unique perspective that my job (ma…
Each school's prompt is a little different, so I'd check the prompts for the schools you're applying to. Some are more broadly directed at "life experiences" while others focus on "economic, social, or educational disadvantages." -
A Long JourneyCan I keep it a buck with you guys? The 7Sage community really is wonderful - it's full of love and encouragement and a realization that we are a…
... so much more important. You will succeed in the long ... intentions are right.
Ahh, thank you so ... much for your words. Glad to know I ... Congrats on the outstanding law schools you were accepted to. Keeping myself focused ... -
Advice: Taking the LSAT for the 6th Time?Hi everyone, I just received my LSAT score from the January 2020 administration and am feeling quite disappointed. I was hoping to apply for Fall …
... practice, which is quite atypical! They can’t hold you to a different ... their first try. You just have to demonstrate that you are capable of scoring ... is ideal for the school you are applying to.
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Worried my GPA won't be considered in contextI don't know if anyone here can help me out with this, but it's something that has been nagging me since I took the LSAT in November. I went to a sma…
... majors, and grades were optional which meant that less than 1 ... much more to us was the content of our classes, which were ... looked down upon by law schools who are used to a more rigid sense ... such 'Montessori for undergrads' type schools exist out there, and that ...
