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To October or not to October, that is the questionHello, I have a bit of a dilemma. Okay, I lied: a huge dilemma. I was hoping to be ready for the October LSAT, but I am by no means prepar…
... is the absolute last shot for Canadian law schools (I'm hoping not ... -
recommended reading list?Hello, I have bachelor's degree in science that when it comes down to reading paragraphs about political science or social science, I tend to have…
I think any landmark case will do. You're not really reading for the subject matter per se, but more for its analysis and to condition yourself to read lengthy and complex texts. As for the law review articles, any of the top law schools would be great. -
Law Admissions Down ~16% for 2014To: Everyone in the 7Sage community. As some/most of us may know, law school numbers are down desperately. We all know that this is going to, most…
... 's this expensive for almost all schools; before COL, many schools' tuition alone ... shows the mean tuition rates for American law schools from 1999 to 2012 ... -
Formal Logic BooksHey guys, I was wondering if any of you have, or know anyone, who has read books on formal logic. Periodically, i have read in blogs of people rea…
... own research, the best reading for the LSAT and law school as well ... and convoluted language and reasoning, for hours at a time. Most ... to complete before I start law school.
Along with ... material will have sprinkles of law here and there. -
Top Law School Admissions - GPA / LSAT StatisticsHey guys, Alan just made this neat chart to help you figure out what GPA / LSAT score you need for your target law school. Rule of thumb is to ge…
I thought about making one for Canadian schools, but couldn't find a good source for 25th/median/75th GPA and LSAT scores for Canadian law schools.
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Why go to law school?Hi all! After a long day of prepping and wracking my brain over LR, I am asking myself "Why law school?" I'm in need of motivation--or maybe a wak…
... Nilesh. If you are looking for motivation, look inward.
As ... for me, I was home schooled ... do I want to work for the HSLDA but I would ... and accepted option. Law school is the best option for me to pursue ... -
Those Unique, Weird, Curve-breaker Logic Games :(What are y'all's strategies for attacking them? I finally got the basics down, and if I've seen an exact (or near exact version of the game) before, …
... sure if this is relevant for your situation, but I ... became kind of a big problem because my lack of ... . I struggled with this for a while, but I ... , though, the best practice for rare games (and for games in general ... better prepared you'll be for test day.
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Interesting article about school rankingsToday I came across this article regarding school rankings in general. I have always been one (maybe because I live Canada) to say that people are WA…
... considers the value of regional schools for those who want nothing more ... . Nonetheless, when it comes to law school, unfortunately, rankings cannot be ... -
Interesting article about school rankingsToday I came across this article regarding school rankings in general. I have always been one (maybe because I live Canada) to say that people are WA…
... it is for the US? I know there are less schools, but ... does the whole ranking thing apply just as heavily for ... Canadian law schools and employment?
Is doing paralegal before law school advisable?Hi all, First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whet…
... from a lot of my law school friends is that they ... had two friends move from big law firms - one to an in ... you shouldn't do it for your resume, and it definitely ...Law School VisitsI plan on attending law school either in the Spring or Fall of 2015; should I visit law schools before or after taking the LSAT?
... by not visiting/applying to schools for which I have very low ... t possibly visit some reach schools, but I want to make ... bang for my application/flyer bucks. Only one of my dream schools ... /> Also, FWIW, most American law schools only admit for the Fall term of ...I need your advice! I have been studying for about 3 months now but my LR section score actually has gone down quite a bit (from 5-6 wrong to 8-11) and I have a diffic…
Thank you both for your input!
I have ... turn in the best score when I apply for a law school. is ...Personal Statement Intro Bundle Anyone?Has anyone bought and tried the personal statement bundle? I was curious as to what it consists of and what people thought of it?
I'm also curious about it too, wonder if it's useful for Canadian Law Schools :SDisadvantages of Deferring LSAT until December???????????So with only a week left, I'm seriously beginning to contemplate deferring Saturday's exam to December as I'm still having issues with getting timing…
I would say if you don't feel prepared, move it for December.
For Canadian Law Schools the final exam that they consider is the February LSAT. They do suggest writing it no later than December though.September Score Waiting/RevealHi guys! I thought I'd start a thread in anticipation of tomorrow, when scores will likely be released, for us to vent on/celebrate/maybe cry? …
... studied for two months, but I have to say a big Thank ... You to 7sage! I needed a 165 for a ... full tuition scholarship for the law school I ... in test-prep costs and law school!!!!
(RC: -6; LR1 ...Applying to Law School This Cycle with December LSATIs anyone else balancing applying for law school during this cycle, with studying for the December LSAT? I'm pretty lucky that I got my personal stat…
I'm submitting everything before except of course for the lsat score. The only thing is I have to rush the personal statement, since I'm only done the draft and deadlines to apply in canada for most law schools is next week.Question about including the Dec LSAT in apps - when to send themI was curious to know if anyone has any official understanding of the process behind applying to schools when you're taking the December LSAT. I hav…
It would be in your best interest to call LSAC and the individual schools for clarification on this question. Every school may handle the situation differently.Joint Degree ProgramsI am looking to do a joint degree program. I would prefer a JD/PhD. I know that Stanford, Harvard, Yale, etc. have great ones but I am not sure those…
... law schools also have a common joint JD/MPP program -- I know for ... fact Harvard has one for the law school and the Kennedy ... and essentially create the program for yourself. Schools are usually amenable to ... know for a lot of JD/ PhD/MA programs, the schools will ...Cardozo PT or FT?!Hello fellow 7sagers, I have pretty much decided to attend Cardozo Law and really like the idea of doing their Part time program and beginning 1L in…
I mean if ur mom works for a big law firm and says they look less on PT students... I would go FT, and I believe in general PT is only recommended if you can only do PTCardozo PT or FT?!Hello fellow 7sagers, I have pretty much decided to attend Cardozo Law and really like the idea of doing their Part time program and beginning 1L in…
... goal is to go Big-Law, than my opinion is ... being a part-time law student while still building ... putting law school first over other endeavors, than go for ... it.
The option to go to law ... attend law school when they otherwise could not. But for ...Thoughts/PerspectiveHi!! I write often, but I noticed something this morning. I took the December 2014 LSAT and received a disappointing 155. I studied for about 4-5 mo…
The best approach for me has been being able ... . I realized that was a BIG mistake. Because I would always ... time sink questions get the best of me has helped too ... the bubble sheet, an answer for the question I'd skipped ...Is doing paralegal before law school advisable?Hi all, First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whet…
... to law school. I for one have worked at a big law ... firm and am currently at a smaller boutique law ... firm. It's a mixed bag (at least for ... attorneys that have worked for many years either love ... to "prepare" before starting law school. You're already ...Is doing paralegal before law school advisable?Hi all, First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whet…
... learned from working at a law firm is that it ... want to be a lawyer for a lot of different reasons ... like to work at a big law firm, as mine is really ... pay off "eventually" and that law school will eat you up ... not prepared or want it for the right reasons. So it ...Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
... discover what methods will work best for you.
I had ... mental image after hearing them for so long), conditional indicators/rules ... />
Since I worked for a law firm my boss knew I ... was studying for the LSAT and ...Law School ConsultantsI don't know much about this , but someone told me it would be nice to look at. So apparently there are many law school consultants that would review…
... should pay so much money for a consultant. Try to get ... hire a consultant. Also schools like Yale Law require that you disclose ...Foolproof-ing is never-endingNow that I'm 23 tests into the LG Bundle, I have amassed over 300 games in my "To be foolproofed" file, having already completed over 100 games alrea…
... if you work on LG for 5 hours per day, it ... RC, for a total work week of 35 hours. Considering big law pushed ...law school advice, please!Please could you share your advice related to law school choices? I most likely want to work in SoCal after graduation and am accepted at UC Irvine,…
Best wishes for the next cycle, @ddakjiking! There' ... to pay my way through law school - just have to convince ...First law school acceptance for LSAT retaker!For those 7Sagers taking the February LSAT, I just want to encourage you to stay strong and never let go of your dream. I'm 57 and will be retaking …
@erinh5683 I'm so glad you got revved up when you needed it! Stay strong and best wishes for getting into your top choice schools!Imagine if law school was only 2 years instead of 3...http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/23/obama-says-law-school-should-be-two-years-not-three/?_r=0
... do just as well in big law hiring in DFW (facts gathered ... well into the 6-figures for the first job—less debt ... Jan 2016) and next April for Baylor's Summer class, see ... up in the kind of law I want to practice. Also ... bar passage rate of any law school in TX.Imagine if law school was only 2 years instead of 3...http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/23/obama-says-law-school-should-be-two-years-not-three/?_r=0
... millionaires. I would hold out for UT Law, but I'm biased ... My brother went to SMU Law and my dad went to ... UT Law, and they both do pretty ... just don't go to law school and retire in 8 ... globe for a decade (my daughter has been to three schools in ...
