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Advice on which schools to target?Hi friends - now that I _finally_ have an official LSAT score, the fee waivers are rolling in and I think my head is getting jumbled up haha. I know …
... ask for advice on which schools I should be applying to ... avoid it haha. There are great schools in the south though, so ... not sure if I'm really interested in attending there. Anyone else ... considering? Berkeley, Cornell, and BU are on my maybes.
Law School Fee Waiver Emails? Are law schools seriously interested??Hi guys, I just have a question for those applying this cycle. Have you guys received emails from certain law schools encouraging you to apply and gr…
... received emails from certain law schools encouraging you to apply and ... take them seriously. Some are pretty dope schools and I just don ...ResumeHi all, Can I include my position with the Public Defender's Office on my resume even though it was around my senior year of high school? I like p…
... narrative that I've been interested in pursuing this field for ... high school-related experience is really not something we should be ... .
Also, are resume's for law schools really only supposed to ...How qualitatively do schools look at GPA?In college I had a shaky first semester (had a c and a b+ for a 3.4) but then maintained a 3.9+ average the rest of the way with nothing lower than a…
... .85), but for top law schools, I'm wondering if they ... or a scholarship (my preptests are generally in the mid 170 ... really hurt me, but is still slightly sub 50 for those schools. Are schools ...Do law schools actually favor students with multiple majors?Hey guys, it's me again. I found that the 7sage discussion forum is just super helpful for a self-starter like me, so I figure I will make good use o…
... field of social sciences that are well-known to be the ... study very hard. Is it really worth it to spend time ... :
**1) Do law schools really give more consideration to students ... candidates? I know that law schools are number whores - but should I ...Retake in June....but admitted to DePaul?Hey guys! I was hoping to get some thoughts on this..... I took the Dec. 2017 test and scored a 146... (horrible I know). I'm registered for the J…
... /> Surprisingly, one of the schools I was really interested in, DePaul, admitted me ... are one of the few schools with the program I'm interested ... end.
I really want to start school this ...
So I'm really curious, what do you all ...Applications are up 50.7% this year! Should I apply in December or early next cycle?Hello all! I am trying to decide whether to apply this year or next year. I'm hoping for some feedback. **Considerations for Applying Next Year…
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I'm really worried that next year will ... .lsac.org/VolumeSummary.aspx applications are up 50.7% this year ... a rant. Ultimately, I am really interested in what you guys think ...How many law schools to apply to?So far there are only 5 I am really interested in but I feel like I should apply to more to give myself a better chance. Is there anyone who knows of…
So far there are only 5 I am really interested in but I feel like I should apply to more to give myself a better chance. Is there anyone who knows of a 'magic' number? Would also love to hear how many you all are applying to.Do law schools really only consider highest score?I just got my January score back and I scored two points lower than my November score. I'm happy I didn't score a lot lower, but I'm wondering if sch…
... I'm wondering if schools will really only base their decision on ...What I Wish I Knew before BigLaw Recruiting 101Hello all, Here’s another round of unsolicited advice for what I wish I knew before law school: BigLaw recruiting edition. For most law studen…
... recruitment cycle:**
Most schools call this process “OCIs” short ... you basic questions like “why are you interested in our firm? What ... get an offer, you'll really feel special. Recruiters, partners and ...rejection correlated with school rankingDo law schools accept less students if their ranking goes up because they want to show exclusivity?
... I don't think law schools really have a quota so I ... (haven't really looked into the data but would be interested). Rather ... it's a practice for schools to send few waivers to ... though many of those applicants are well outside their median rage ...3.8, 164. Is T-14 out of reach?I'm a non-URM and have average softs with 2-3 years of work experience. If I don't mind paying a sticker, which T-14 schools should I apply? Do I ev…
... the supplemental essays (if there are any), and submit ASAP. ... a disadvantage, but if you are willing to pay sticker, ... process is really holistic and that they're really interested in diversity ... the range for those schools, and they are also awesome!Post-acceptance etiquette?This is probably a silly question, but I'm wondering if we're supposed to do anything after receiving our acceptance letters/emails. I've heard from …
... they received one from other schools. How do applicants go about ... the school politely, "I'm really interested in your school, but X ... blah blah blah" If you are 100% set on attending a ...The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... Michigan and UVA are the only two schools that have admitted ... I visited only these two schools and submitted "Why X" ... statements to only these two schools. There's always a ... speaks to you. If you are really interested in pursuing anthropology, it ...The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... Michigan and UVA are the only two schools that have admitted ... I visited only these two schools and submitted "Why X" ... statements to only these two schools. There's always a possibility ... speaks to you. If you are really interested in pursuing anthropology, it ...Early Decision??,
... career, happiness; these are generally things worth trying to ... Of course, there are regional schools and some exceptions, but ... they are just that, exceptions.
schools. I'm not really interested in debating ...HYS AddendaAlright guys, it's crunch time for me and HYS. I've been furiously reworking, editing, and tuning my PS for the big boys, and I think it's ready! The…
... /> > > @tylerdschreur10 are you me lol? Also got ... /> > > Don’t really have a good reason for ... I did have a really strong upward trend starting ... heard back from any schools? I've been accepted ... I’m now obviously really interested to see where you ...I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... classes. Even though I am really interested in entertainment law, I am ... law that went to those schools? If so, reach out ... some more research into the schools and goals you may have ... what schools have entertainment law programs. Many of these programs are little ...UVA or George MasonHi everyone! I need some guidance on choosing between the two. I'm from D.C. and when applying to schools, I chose to only apply to schools around th…
... competitive job. I'm also really interested in working in DC and ... connections UVA has to DC are insane. Also, DC is by ... students exclusively from the top schools. So, I would choose UVA ...November 2018 LSAT for the coming cycle..Hi all, Would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this. I have been studying for the last 6 months and am set to take the July test in a couple week…
... they open. For any schools that you are really interested in and might be ... /Oct but are registered for November, a lot of schools will automatically ... with your current score. Most schools will be ok with that ...I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... awesome softs that you are really interested in. Examples are running for elective office ... awards. Trust me, if you are 35, on the Olympic team ... , and have a 174, most schools are not going to care so ...Wait to apply or push for January LSAT? [26M/159/3.47]So I took the November LSAT for the first time and scored a 159. I had been studying part time after work and on the weekends since mid June, so I pr…
It really depends on what schools and what scholarships you are looking for. ... the 7 sage boards. Law schools really value age, maturity, and ... the medians of the schools you are interested in? 3.47 is ... that much. If your odds are really low (or you need ...Should I take the Sept exam and cancel the score or pospone the date/get a refund?Unfortunately, I have ALREADY registered for my Sept exam but I won't be able to get the score I want by Sept. Things didn't work out according to pl…
... 85%-100% right. They are not really hard to solve and understand ... me that there are many questions that are solvable but I ... applications to my dream schools. Even if I really screw up my ... school's students, doors are closed, classes are being held, and etc ...Are these "new" games here to stay?I've been reading about these different games that are apparently on the LSAT now? Are these really that much harder than the old games, or are peopl…
... games that are apparently on the LSAT now? Are these really that much ... harder than the old games, or are people ... them? That is to say, are these new one's just ...thinking ahead? (re:transcripts)Hi all, I have a question. I am applying to law school this fall, but am wanting to take some courses as a visiting student at Columbia's MSW progr…
... just call and ask the schools?
My only concern is ... , just academic pleasure. I am really interested in social work.
Dumb Question - What's the deal with the T14 threshold?I understand the importance of getting into a top law school, but why does the 'golden marker' seem to be T14 or higher? What I was hoping would be m…
... the 2018 list. Are the best, most notable schools really only 14 and ...Hanging up shingle out of law schoolHey friends, I was wondering if anyone either has experience or knows anyone who has founded their own firm right out of law school? I would go to…
... TLS but I'm not really interested in hearing the backlash of ... local DA's office. Politics are not exactly my thing as ... a while where I'm really just learning how to do ...Application QuestionsAs probably many of you are, I'm turning my attention to my apps while I wait for my September lsat score. I've already got a couple things finished,…
... probably many of you are, I'm turning my ... looking through my target schools' applications to see what ... the allowable LORs or are they really just wanting 2?
schools I'm applying to, ... diversity statement for those schools that don't have ...How to shake the defeatist mentality?So since the September scores came out I've tried my very best to keep a positive outlook and mentality. I took a few timed sections and did fairly w…
... myself and that those scores are not really representative of my ability ... going to get into the schools I want to. I KNOW ... of expressing that to these schools in any meaningful manner.
really far down the ladder of schools who will ...Just upgraded to Ultimate from PremiumSo I just upgraded to the Ultimate for my last 4* weeks of study before the Dec. test. I saw my study schedule was updated, but now I feel at a loss …
... I was really interested in the drills, but now there are extra videos ... I've already completed. I really don't know where I ...
