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Significance of T-14I see this categorization thrown around a lot. Is the point that there is a large quality drop off after the top 14? Or that the schools in the top 1…
... possible applicants from pursuing law degrees for a couple of years ... is that for lower ranked schools if you want big law or ... hard to attend the best law school for them especially those that ... to law school. Do the research on what is the best for you ... -
Potential Michigan People HangoutIf University of Michigan is still alive in your cycle, post here if you get any interesting pieces of information which will help the rest of us mak…
... going into Big Law paid a thousand dollars or more for most ... to Big Law to Clerkship opportunities to Journals. However, the single best ... and has me genuinely excited for law school to start. We ... many of the law school clubs had gatherings for the admitted ... -
Follow the money, not the rankI've spoken with so many attorneys and they all have said this to me: It doesn't matter what law school you attend. Of course there are law schools o…
... career goal is though. If big law, then statistically speaking, Hofstra over ... /> The statistics are probably the best indicator of a school, even ... job. If I want a big law job, then I can afford ... that its a dumb idea for everyone to fork out a ... -
Maybe I should be worried...Hope everyone’s admissions or study cycle is going well. I just wanted to get a bit of feedback on mine—which has been touch and go thus far. I’m jus…
... for the upcoming cycle (or are you already doin’ it big in law ... 3 through your own best judgment I guess. I ... and if it is appropriate for law school admissions.
& ... it works out for the best, and I know ... hope it works out for the best for you as well, but ... -
Route to Early Retirement with Law??I would like to retire around 40. Barring crazy circumstances --inheriting money from a long-lost uncle, inventing the next FB, etc-- what would t…
... to make big money easily, law probably isn't the best career to ... a lot for the money you make, especially in Big Law. Also, most ... people won't make partner, so hoping for ... all work very hard. The best idea is probably to find ... -
Columbia vs. MichiganAlright, so let me start by saying I know how great of a problem this is to have. I am choosing between two of the best programs in the country and I…
... @LSATcantwin @Sammie215 who has written for their honest opinions!! (And @lsatplaylist ... to go into the very best New York firms. But if ... want to get into a Big Law firm and then do public ... -
IAMA UCI Law student AMAAHey y'all! After meeting my second 7Sager in the wild at ASW this past weekend (forgot to get a screen name) I thought it was high time to pop ba…
... would you recommend for reading for our summer prior to law school? < ... Ultimately I think it's best to figure out what the ... 1L summer associate gigs at big law firms but those are virtually ... I specialize in discharge upgrades for veterans with less than ... -
IAMA UCI Law student AMAAHey y'all! After meeting my second 7Sager in the wild at ASW this past weekend (forgot to get a screen name) I thought it was high time to pop ba…
... courses and position themselves nicely for future consulting work, though ... ve known have gone into big law but most have some type ... I think it is ideal for future solo practitioners because it ... especially now when so many best practices are widely available on ... -
Decision party! (Where are you headed in the Fall?)Has anyone made their final decision on where to attend this fall? Let us know so we can cheer for you! Could use some vicarious joy to offset all th…
... place to learn about law. Do you know if ... PI.
My best best friend is in her 3L ... made uncomfortable by studying law at a school that ... t be learning corporate law. So, big law will _not_ be in ... is in South Africa for her final semester and the ... -
Why do people want to go Harvard?I know that HLS is among the top 5 law schools on ratings, there is a certain image, prestige, and level of success to attend such a school. I imagi…
... of the best LRAPs in the country or to get Big Law which ... top of the rankings together for a long time.
So sure people want Harvard for the brand and the prestige ... those are mainly just means for them to get a really ... -
Decision party! (Where are you headed in the Fall?)Has anyone made their final decision on where to attend this fall? Let us know so we can cheer for you! Could use some vicarious joy to offset all th…
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> My best best friend is in her 3L ... made uncomfortable by studying law at a school that ... t be learning corporate law. So, big law will _not_ be in ... is in South Africa for her final semester and ... -
Decision party! (Where are you headed in the Fall?)Has anyone made their final decision on where to attend this fall? Let us know so we can cheer for you! Could use some vicarious joy to offset all th…
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> > My best best friend is in her 3L ... won't be learning corporate law. So, big law will _not_ be in ... is perfect for someone who wants to do public interest law in ... 't about Big Law there.
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Spivey predictions for 2018-19http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/predicting-the-2018-2019-law-school-admissions-cycle-2/ Finally, Spivey's thoughts on next cycle!
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The economy. Maybe for some reason it is becoming ... harder for highly talented young people immediately ... Top Schools place the best in things like Big Law. (I don't ... -
Spivey predictions for 2018-19http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/predicting-the-2018-2019-law-school-admissions-cycle-2/ Finally, Spivey's thoughts on next cycle!
... applicants. What was the basis for that prediction? Is it supported ... reason it is becoming harder for highly talented young people immediately ... to trade bad economic options for debt with bad economic ... Top Schools place the best in things like Big Law. (I don't ... -
Accepted to Davis - need adviceJust got into Davis with $10,000/year. I would LOVE to go there. But I'm so scared of taking on that much debt. Stuck between there and a much better…
... private sector (not big law) doing employment or education law.
... have only 4% unemployment rate for recent grads and 72% ... in SF, Davis is your best bet. However, I'd ... disclosures and comparing these schools for yourself.
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WUSTL vs Vanderbilt; need helpHey everyone so I got into both schools WUSTL offered be about 130K and Vanderbilt offered about 70K. Which school is better for big law? I need help…
... But will a firm Big Law firm in CA take ... Vandy is a possibility for me since they place ... big powerhouse in the Midwest and has the best ... its better than WUSTL. Big law in general, Northwestern would ... big law firms in those markets.
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... you can do better. Big law is possible from WUSTL but ... to be above median for it which obviously is ... to go in knowing that big law is not guaranteed.
... up doing well and got big law. However, she says she ... the grades.
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... they could be among your best offers next cycle too. Let ... of not getting Big Law is a harsher one for international students since ... Top 6 have really good Big Law numbers) is pretty critical. If ... in Michigan if I miss Big Law because I have lived there ... -
Take the full ride or, nah?Hey, guys! I have a dilemma. Would you take a full ride to a lower ranked school and try to transfer later? I know transfers aren't guaranteed and ev…
... non-refundable seat deposit for the lower ranked school is ... the final decision for the waitlist for the higher ranked ... and ready to start". Best case, I'll sit ... available. I'm not doing big law. That being said, I ... a full ride to law school) that you are ... -
ED to Columbia Law? URM and 3.82 GPAApplying this September and faced with the choice of EDying to CLS or not. I would like to hear your thoughts on (1) whether ED to CLS is worth t…
... have a rep for placing lots of people into Big Law? I personally ... you, I will try my best come this Sept. Should I ... -
January 2019 LSATHi! I'm taking the LSAT for a third time, and applying for a second. My first two scores were 140 and 147 (both times I really didn't prepare properl…
... from there can go to Big Law (what I want) if they ... did NY Law give you scholarship money? I’m hoping for a ... full ride to Brooklyn Law, but would ... ; I'm looking into Brooklyn Law also! Best of luck :)
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U ChicagoI’m thinking of applying to U Chicago. It’s a perennial top 5 law school. But I don’t know too much about it relative to the other T14’s. And I read …
... it was more of a Big Law factory than any other T ... ://abovethelaw.com/2018/03/the-best-law-schools-for-getting-a-biglaw-job ... our own ways haha. And law students overall are a nerdy ... partially from Chicago being known for economics. And I didn't ... -
How much does the law school you attend really matter?Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and I'm wondering if with your experience, you'd have any advice for me. I began studying for the LSAT in Jun…
... you be more prepared for law school which could translate ... skewed by all the big law jobs offering $180k. ... at the lowest tiered for-profit schools turning down ... ;
> Anyways, sorry for the wall of text. Just ... think this is my best option. I would feel ... -
Apply this cycle + next cycle? or just next cycle?!**Will it hurt my chances for next cycle if I apply for this cycle?!** I have a low uGPA ~3.2 but a great resume/story. (URM, military service, UC…
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I decided it was best for me to take that gamble ... on my 2 best options last year for an assortment of ... t _need_ to go to law school, so even if ... the score you're looking for in January.
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Study Plan for Retake/Potentially Delaying Until Next CycleSo I scored 3-4 points lower than my average on the November LSAT, but still have a score that is worth applying to some schools in the T20-40 range.…
@Ohnoeshalpme Thanks for the comment! I have been ... graduation regarding clerkship opportunities and big law opportunities. Part of the calculus ... sure it will work out for the best! -
Study Plan for Retake/Potentially Delaying Until Next CycleSo I scored 3-4 points lower than my average on the November LSAT, but still have a score that is worth applying to some schools in the T20-40 range.…
... /> > @Ohnoeshalpme Thanks for the comment! I have been ... graduation regarding clerkship opportunities and big law opportunities. Part of the ... sure it will work out for the best!
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Would a place like Fordham really not be worth attending?I've been having a lovely discussion in another thread and I happen to be on a very strict time table that can't be altered so naturally the subject …
... much for your responses and information! Very encouraging!
Big Law is ... , not having yet attended law school I'm not terribly ... engage with the system of law and extirpate the causes, ... if I might best accomplish this by working for some kind of ... -
Notre Dame or GWUCurrently deciding between these two and could use advice. Right now it's full price at both so not an option about negotiating scholarship. Would li…
... for Notre Dame, I've heard good things and that Big Law is ... , etc. The Ohio or Indiana law schools are a bit lower ... you're very set on big law (which is how I was ... 're able to make the best decision for yourself and I'll ... -
1st Year Big Law Associate - AMA7Sage helped me a ton, so I thought I would try to give a little something back if there is interest. I went from a 149 diagnostic to 169 actual s…
... ; Thanks for this! Was BL a goal going into law school? If ... goal going into law school was to the best grades possible so ... I could have the most options. Big law ... end game. Good grades and big law provide the most open doors ... -
Webinar w/ Admissions Officer at UT Law + Edit GiveawayHi everyone, On **Tuesday, June 11, at 9 p.m. ET,** I'll host a webinar with Mathiew Le, the assistant dean of admissions and financial aid at The…
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