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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…
... research, and learning that law schools look at all scores ... a senior in undergraduate school, and if I don ... get accepted into a school for Fall 2019 I ... going to a lower ranked school (probably ranked in like ... go to the best lower-ranked school I can go to ... -
What does it mean by statements of strong interest? (Columbia)From Columbia's website: Can I submit an addendum or additional written materials along with my application? Yes. The Admissions Committee beli…
... statements, statements of strong interest in Columbia Law School, explanations of undergraduate and ... suggest that applicants use their best judgment, in terms of content ... -
Recommendations Reading Light Fields of Law?Hi all, I'm trying to keep my motivation about deciding to go for law school and I have a strange question: **Are there fields of law where you…
... deciding to go for law school and I have a ...
**Are there fields of law where you don't spend ... know that will mean Law School will be horrible but ... there other fields of law you think I should ... just trying to do public interest kind of stuff/stick up ... -
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…
... vault.com/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms- ... or worked at a law firm before law school, you don’t really ... maybe you have a particular interest in intellectual property and ... you want to represent large public companies? Company founders? Private ... -
Do Canadian Law Schools Look at Transcripts from the School you Transferred From?Hi! I was wondering if anyone was in a similar position or can help guide me in my current situation. I did two years of undergrad at one Canadian un…
... each law schools are different whether they look at your best two ... at your transcripts from the school you transferred from and ... your best academic years? When I transferred to my new school, my ... chat forums and on Canadian Law school websites but I have had ... -
Is it more difficult for OOS Applicants to be admitted to a given public law school? Help!Really would like some clarification on this! I know this is what it's like with medical school, and even undergrad. Does this hold true for law scho…
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Jonathan Wang, The New York Times, and some real concernsLike many of you I read that NYTimes article featuring Jonathan and grew very concerned. Jonathan (and the other 7Sage mentors) represent a high bar:…
... are conserving money the best they can. Law school culture and its students ... best and the brightest. However, whatever the demand may be for law school ... to work in public interest only now, but big law later. We may ... -
Lawyers and happiness"The problem with the more prestigious jobs, said Mr. Krieger, is that they do not provide feelings of competence, autonomy or connection to others —…
... have a big-law background and then choose public interest (I've worked ... law, they are lukewarm about the work that they do at best ... while many consider the saving grace of big law the ... love the law and want to practice law, go to law school. If you ... -
What do you think?So, I have been wondering about this for sometime now. Is it really THAT important to graduate from a T25 Law School vs. graduating from an ABA accre…
... have to do in ow school to get comparable opportunities. ... s in your best interest to go to the best school possible to ... 10-20 years removed from law school then I'm sure ... a shingle or be a public defender then just go ... the upper half of law schools and you'll ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... rightfully say that, at best, you are too immature ... is not in the public interest for such people to ... from even going to law school due to the institutional ... a huge jackass at best. The issue with teachers ... 22/intense-prep-for-law-school-admissions-test-alters- ... -
Does Rank Matter...Does rank matter if you do not intend to get into a big law firm? I want to be a family lawyer, potentially work as a states attorney. Recently, my p…
... them work in public interest, others work in private law firms.
law that requires the name of that school in order ... in. A regional school will have the best alumni network and all ... nice private law firm, who went to a tier 4 school, and ... -
Go to 18-30 or take a year offSo I have an option to go to a law school in around 18--30 range ranking. I also have an option to take a year off and study more for lsat. Is 18-30 …
... if you want to do public interest law AND you have a ... long as you go to law school in the market you ... outside of an arbitrary school ranking cut off don't ... in whatever market the school is in it might ... statistics and consider what is best for you! There are ... -
Scholarship Negotiations/ how to do it?Hello fellow 7Sagers! This is a question for all those of you going through the application cycle right now, or who have already gone through it. …
... out the Ivey guide to Law School Admissions. if you haven' ... to actual students/alum there? Law School is a huge investment, ... who go into low paying public interest jobs. Check with the ... provides the best opportunity to these questions above, pick that school. -
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…
... years before I apply to Law School. Being a NTS, ... 're going to do public interest you have a lot ... if they wish to pursue law school. There is absolutely no ... Harvard is the only school who has said they ... still say prepare your best with the information we ... -
Thoughts on Success as a "Splitter" and Attending Lower Tier Law Schools?I'll be studying the LSAT for several months, hopefully getting a high score. I've realized that 4.5 months until September may not be sufficient stu…
... from your GPA is the best thing you can do. I ... are fine without going to law school. Excellent. Save yourself the stress ... work in DC, pick a school near there that has hiring ... , so I’ve demonstrated public service and interest in nonprofit development (mostly ... -
Thoughts on Success as a "Splitter" and Attending Lower Tier Law Schools?I'll be studying the LSAT for several months, hopefully getting a high score. I've realized that 4.5 months until September may not be sufficient stu…
... from your GPA is the best thing you can do. ... are fine without going to law school. Excellent. Save yourself the ... so I’ve demonstrated public service and interest in nonprofit development (mostly ... but almost every other school would be more willing ... -
Moment of truth: Need sincere adviceI was accepted At northeastern on a full ride and was selected for the public interest fellowship. I was waitlisted at Georgetown(preferred waitlist…
... types of places in public interest law that you aspire ... public interest law, LRAP programs help PI attorneys shoulder the cost of law school ... of attending a school (that would best position me ... aspire to work as public interest attorneys. Definitely contact ... -
Moment of truth: Need sincere adviceI was accepted At northeastern on a full ride and was selected for the public interest fellowship. I was waitlisted at Georgetown(preferred waitlist…
... -you-absolutely-should-care-about-law-school-rankings/
> @ ... to support those interested in public interest law-- https://news.northwestern.edu/stories ... ://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/northwestern-university- ... -
Moment of truth: Need sincere adviceI was accepted At northeastern on a full ride and was selected for the public interest fellowship. I was waitlisted at Georgetown(preferred waitlist…
... to support those interested in public interest law-- https://news.northwestern.edu/stories ... /02/northwesterns-new-initiatives-make-law-school-more-affordable
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When to start admissions prep?I am about a third of the way done with the CC and plan on taking the LSAT in February 2018 (unless I'm not ready in which case, I will push back to …
... those to be among the best essays you have ever written ... for scholarships (some schools have public interest scholarships that require an essay ... instructions page given by each law school. The applications have places for ... -
Should law schools do away with the LSAT?https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/12/13/study-high-standardized-test-scores-dont-translate-to-better-cognition http://worklife.columbia.ed…
... and natural aptitude are the best predictors of performance.
... talented enough for a prestigious law school. Finally, although Michigan State ... to break into the very best schools. That set up ... pursue a job in the public interest.
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How do you know if you've hit your highest potential?Hi all, I'm wondering how you decided you reached your score potential? Thanks!
... getting a year of law school out of the way ... This is because my next best alternatives were not very ... that. Therefore my next best alternative is probably to ... , I want to do public interest work I will, barring ... probably go to the best school of those I am ... -
Where do you want to go to law school and why?And don't say "because of it's ranking". I'm just curious based on your goals why you're choosing a particular school(s).
... has strong public interest and also one of the best for ... move! Also a great school in general, again strong ... like a strong regional school and could be in ... a 180 and the law school world is my oyster, ... would be a dream school. I'm strongly interested ... -
Pressure from other people to rush to take exam when you need longer to prepareWhat are some tactful responses you have given to friends and family about this? Thanks!
... a lawyer going to law school with your present lSAT ... choice: go to a school you already probably would ... into a higher ranked school with better career options ... who is at the best school you can get into ... I want to do public interest law) the equation is going ... -
T14 or Bust?Is going to a t100 law school like Syracuse or Buffalo for example worth it? I've been told that if you don't kill the LSAT and get into a top ranked…
... .
The law school job market is very bimodal ... intend to pursue public interest law and avoid big law at all costs ... .
For public interest oriented people (without a stockpile ... if those schools having the best LRAP's.
Initial Diagnostic Vs BR ScoreHiya, So initial diagnostic was about a 152, averaged around 155s and up on PTs. BR got me to around EDIT: 165s I'm at 11h of the CC out of the…
... waived, go to a decent school and have to take out ... if you attend the same school as in the previous scenario ... personally, because im going into public interest law and don't have huge ... a middle-tier school.
And the best estimate for your ...Advice on application timing? Send in December, or January after LSAT results?I had a strategy for when to submit my applications but I'm kind of questioning it right now. So would love advice from anyone out there! The situ…
... 10 minute walk to the law school.
... UCI. The Irvine School District is one of the best.
... over. But this is law school, so good luck with ... law school.
The school has really tried hard to up its public interest ... 'll do my best.Advice on application timing? Send in December, or January after LSAT results?I had a strategy for when to submit my applications but I'm kind of questioning it right now. So would love advice from anyone out there! The situ…
... UCI. The Irvine School District is one of the best.
> ... curve just like every other law school.
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> The ... school has really tried hard to up its public interest cred. Some ... day. I'll do my best.
Thank you so ...Strategic Application and scholarship help! (student of color)Hello All! I am seeking out anybody who has done more research than I have on schools and esp if you are a minority. So stats first my highest LS…
... searches through the data from law school numbers shows some hope ... news is that you are public interest so you don't have ... against eachother. If the best school you can get one at ... of living. Check each school using law school numbers from past years.
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... I learned that international public interest law would not be fulfilling ... about the challenges international public interest law has when it ... LSAT. My boyfriend's best friend is at HLS ... of post-law school job placement and internships during law school.
