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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…
... to 169 actual score, T1 law school, graduated with honors, 1st ... ; securities associate at non-NYC big law firm.
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best choice for me for admissions helpHi- I'm a non-trad with work experience, parenting-related work break, etc... I am only interested in two local schools for their weekend program (I'…
... only interested in two local schools for their weekend program (I'm ... my background would be suitable for a diversity statement... those kinds ... -
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I learn best by reading. So naturally, the ... I have considerable room for improvement still, but likely ... and have no desires for big law nor do I care ... -
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:…
... , while regional schools only send the top 5-10% into big law firms ... a third of Yale works for big law firms. Now, some might interpret ... statistics for the class of 2014 for all of the T14 schools. They ... -
Pros/Cons of Part-time enrollment versus Full-timeHi All, While I'm trying to get pumped (in the mood?) for the October LSAT, I keep ruminating about part-time versus full-time enrollment. I'd lov…
... the top PT programs are schools that appear in even the ... matters what you're shooting for as I would guess you ... less than a 1% chance for big law on average if you went ... -
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... a lot of schools that have deadlines for scholarships as well ... . This may shaft you for big law positions in some cases, ... people choose diploma mill schools in attempts to graduate ... this. Some schools often recruit international students for two reasons: ... -
debt minimization vs job placement statwondering what people think about this issue? would it be better to attend a school ranked from 16-20 with full/near-full scholarship vs a school ran…
... re all but set on Big Law then you need to ... to-law-schools/
Fordham and BC are much better options for Big Law ... than most of the non-T14 above them (especially for ... Big Law then I'm sure there are other rankings out there for ... -
Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
... if you aren't looking for big law then really you should not ... a degree from an unranked law school. Quite frankly I ... to go around at decent schools in the 30-99 ... is under $30k/yr for in state tuition and plays ... Bill to pay for school I'd shoot for T14, T50 ... -
Fulbright Scholarship vs Working for a YearSo, I have a question for everyone about what will benefit me more. I was recently accepted into the Fulbright Scholarship program and will get fundi…
... , I would definitely go for the Fulbright. I have ... as I know, for graduate and law school, being a ... advise you to go for the Fulbright; you might ... />
As far as law school debt, there's loan ... at T-14 schools and big law jobs after law school with good ... -
Law schools comparisonHello all, I am currently a third year student in law and political science at the university of Lyon, France, and I am planning to go to the US or…
... people who went to schools like Brooklyn Law School, Hofstra, CUNY, ... for big law. Also, students from every other T14 (and tons of other schools ... in general) flock to NYC for legal jobs ... be to avoid NYC regional schools like Brooklyn Law. -
BRB just rethinking my entire life planSo, I was looking for advice in the TLS forums, and pretty much everyone told me to rethink my entire life plan. The plan is (or was?) to take part …
... law school and holding off to get into UT Austin (best ... in the top 5% for big law or top 25% to ... satisfactory position going out of law school.
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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…
... are HARDER to land than big law. A big law firm class can sometimes ... or straight out of top schools.
I want to ... to forgo OCI for big law or try and gun for it. Or, again ... sized firm and hope for an offer, whereas big law firms tend to ... -
Early binding decision: Cornell, Berkeley or neither?Background: 163 on LSAT first try, 166 second try, and a 3.78 LSAC GPA. While I realize I'm not in absolutely the best position to get into either…
... like nearly 90% of law professors are Yale/Harvard/Stanford ... of pursuing Academia from those schools you've listed are effectively ... />
If you're looking for Big law in NYC, Cornell is one ... the largest feeders into NYC big law. Mikey is also correct ... -
HYS vs T-6 full rideHi all, hypothetical here. If you were planning to go into public interest, and you got a full ride to a T-6 (or Penn eg) vs HYS, would you take the …
... don't like below Northwestern for Big Law chances.
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& ... I have some unnatural preference for Big Law other than just the ... they're not the only schools with LRAPs. I'd much ... that only those schools can really prepare you for (like academia). ... -
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program again at risk and other proposed budget changes...So once again the new budget has potential catistaphic implications for students. So is it too risky to LARP? So many schools have programs that …
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Switching to Big Law might still be possible if ... locked in, but before OCI for Big Law has occurred. If it is ... summer job is very important for Big Law hiring.
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Off-Topic: Are there other professions where "I want to help people" is a barrier to entry?My wife and I were talking about her career during our evening dog walk. She has recently gotten a few nibbles from head hunters looking to steal he…
... then it is too late for Big Law. Because of this most ... debt, the pressure for the security of Big Law in getting a ... position to have this Big Law temptation due to being ... system brings out the best in you and that ... to a job in Big Law for an uncertain shot at ... -
Can't decide between law schools...So far I got into UCI with 60k and UIUC (illinois urbana champaign) with 108k. In light of UCI posting a biglaw/fed percentage of 41 percent in 2…
... t get high enough grades for big law and can't as easilly ... hunt for jobs where you have ... law schools like USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford and possibly other schools gunning for law ... graduates work is in California. For uiuc, I would have 39k ... -
Michigan State or Wayne State?I have offers from both places with similar scholarship amounts. I have been waitlisted at UofM , but doubt i'll hear back anytime soon. Even if i do…
... any preference as such for big law or one at the ... for them and lose out on these two schools ... true if you want Big Law. However, their LRAP ... Big Law thing so there is less incentive to go to Wayne for ... a marginally better small chance at Big Law.
Michigan State or Wayne State?I have offers from both places with similar scholarship amounts. I have been waitlisted at UofM , but doubt i'll hear back anytime soon. Even if i do…
... any preference as such for big law or one at the ... for them and lose out on these two schools ... true if you want Big Law. However, their LRAP ... Big Law thing so there is less incentive to go to Wayne for ... a marginally better small chance at Big Law.
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…
Vanderbilt is the better school for Big Law.
But it isn't $60,000 better. At either school there is a pretty high chance you miss Big Law despite your best efforts. In case that happens, you want to minimize your debt.Is being in a T-14 really a big deal?Is being in a T-14 really a big deal? I’m looking into the university of Miami law, but I’m nervous about if this would hinder me in finding a job. I…
... which you will likely qualify for to justify it.
Big Law job where many jobs ... not to aim for Big Law most Top 14 law schools will also have ... their students are doing Big Law and therefore don't ... don't want a Big Law position and don't ...Not sure if I want to live/practice in the US.. suggestions?Hi everyone. This is a kind of specific questions but I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge about this. I'm not sure if I want to live in the US afte…
... of foriegn educated lawyers working for big law firms here. AFAIK, they' ... myself have contemplated moving south for law school (I'm Canadian), ... most familiar with the Canadian schools, and they tend to ... about the quality of the law schools I've mentioned in ...[Over] Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Tues, Oct 16 @ 9 p.m. ETUPDATE Thanks for attending and leaving a comment, everyone! We assigned a number to everyone who left a comment for the edit once giveaway and th…
I would love to see a blog post that focuses on law school concentrations and the best schools that fall under each category. For example the best law schools for family law or environmental law.ScholarshipsIs it better to go to a 2nd tier school that's giving you full scholarship tor to an ivy league that's paying maybe a sixth of your tuition?
... top 25% of most schools in the top 30. ... Yes, but the major motivation for Big Law is money and 1st-3rd ... lower ranked (but still Big Law) firms. So if you ... years in Big Law, what you're getting for your 250k ... rates at the T6 schools, but schools like Duke and ...ScholarshipsIs it better to go to a 2nd tier school that's giving you full scholarship tor to an ivy league that's paying maybe a sixth of your tuition?
... top 25% of most schools in the top 30. ... isn't just about big law. If you're ... Yes, but the major motivation for Big Law is money
law students at top schools are more insecure ... the majority are from two schools.
The ...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 …
... 's a "great choice" for big law. But big law is possible. In the 2017 ... comparison to other tier 2 schools. If my math is correct ...Michigan 1L: Advice Based on 1 Semester in Law School@keets993 @eRetaker I'm writing this because I promised to and because the internet has a sort of strong response bias where only those who do well…
... under median. The median for 1Ls is basically a B ... grades will position you well for Big Law really varies by school. ... It might be good enough for Big Law. It's hard to ... or shut me out of Big Law. That means things like ... do great this semester. Best wishes!!!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…
Hello! Is T1 absolutely necessary for big law? I live in Texas and I'm considering schools (aside from UT) like SMU and UH. Thanks1st 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…
... necessary for big law? I live in Texas and I'm considering schools (aside ...To take September and settle or push off till March and go next year?Hey guys so i'm going to be a senior in college with a 3.85 gpa and I am seeking advice. I've been studying LSAT for around 8 months and its starting…
... since you are not aiming for big law, your priority should be earning ... year and continuing to study for several more months could put ... nice penny from the SoCal schools that you wish to attend ... like half a year studying for the LSAT might get you ...
