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... don't want to do law school this year.
Big Law is a harsher one ... and preferably higher (The Top 6 have really good Big Law ... Big Law because I have lived there all my life and ... any needed paperwork and such if you miss Big Law. -
Am I too old?So I am 67, retired 2 years ago from a very satisfying career as a commercial interior architect with my own business, and I am ready to go down a ne…
... want to do something new and give back!
law school yet so its not ... is considered age discrimination and they will receive a ... to expect. Law school is a big investment and as you said ... to talk about themselves and it is not uncommon ... -
Is law school worth it?I am sorry for all the questions in this post, but will genuinely appreciate any help and advise. I have done lots of research on salaries and rankin…
... practice in big time law and work for some 500+ lawyer law firm, then ... well ranked school. If you are not interesting in doing big law within ... cousin graduated Duquense Law School in Pittsburgh. Sub 100 school and tuition is higher ... -
Finding Meaning as a LawyerThe trend on law school forums is that T14 into Big Law ought to be the goal for anyone who is pursuing a legal career. It is a fact that Big Law pro…
... lot of ppl go to law school to pursue public service, ... work, legislative work, international humanitarian law, etc.
... most ppl want to make Big Law a career. from what ... straight out of law school for the training and professional development. but ... -
Is law school worth it?I am sorry for all the questions in this post, but will genuinely appreciate any help and advise. I have done lots of research on salaries and rankin…
... introspection. I thought long and hard about what I ... kind of have to do big law unless you get Hamilton, ... are going to work long and hard for that $190k ... enough. Law school is significant investment of your time and money. ... want to do and be happy doing it. -
Is GW Law a good law school?US News and Business currently ranks GW Law 22 I believe; it’s not a t14 but is GW Law still a good law school? I’m an undergrad here and got into a …
Yeah, GW is a good school. Remember that T14 schools are ... /> Whether it's the right school for your personal goals is ... clerk, or make it into Big Law, then GW might not be ... medium to large size firm and practice law then GW should be ... -
Apply where you want to work / stay ?Title is pretty self explanatory. Should you apply only to schools that you could see yourself working / staying there or should you apply to schools…
... majority of applicants. Attending a school that is regionally competitive (generally ... those without Big Law aspirations. I personally am torn between Minneapolis and Atlanta ... both great places to practice law. -
Apply where you want to work / stay ?Title is pretty self explanatory. Should you apply only to schools that you could see yourself working / staying there or should you apply to schools…
... majority of applicants. Attending a school that is regionally competitive (generally ... those without Big Law aspirations. I personally am torn between Minneapolis and Atlanta ... both great places to practice law.
Very common dilemma ... -
Apply where you want to work / stay ?Title is pretty self explanatory. Should you apply only to schools that you could see yourself working / staying there or should you apply to schools…
... aren't attending a school in the T14, then ... a school where you plan to practice. The top law ... schools are much more portable; they have big names and ... from a very very good school.
However, ... going to a top law school, it's probably ideal ... -
I have 14 Withdrawals on my college transcript, how much will this hurt me?Yeah, that's right not a typo. Sorry for the long post, but allow me to explain. I have been working on my BA for almost 10 years, and have made many…
... a 170+ LSAT score and take a big scholarship somewhere. That's ... and because of the way the law school admissions process fetishizes LSAT score and ... experience or if it's Big Law a miserable experience which when ... -
why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?my question is : why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so? i understand that for many pp…
... you go to a T14 school doesn't mean you'll ... an OCI for big law. You could quit work and study, sure, but ... overworked paralegal was exposed to law and may do better in her ... ) but are in big law, are making 180k and it's only because ... -
why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?my question is : why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so? i understand that for many pp…
... , you could've already finished law school and been making biglaw salary at ... help you get jobs during and after law school. If two students are ... time to study/sleep. Mid-big law firms which pay well rarely ... -
why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?my question is : why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so? i understand that for many pp…
... law school earlier won't get you more years at a Big Law ... after graduating from undergrad, and the office they are in ... . Nevertheless, after 3 years and several takes student (B) ... by spending down their savings and entering law school earlier, student (A) ... -
why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?my question is : why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so? i understand that for many pp…
... law school earlier won't get you more years at a Big Law ... after graduating from undergrad, and the office they are in ... . Nevertheless, after 3 years and several takes student (B) ... by spending down their savings and entering law school earlier, student (A) ... -
why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?my question is : why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so? i understand that for many pp…
... the weight of responsibilities and financial barriers while also ... dream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and, largely, a huge stroke ... potential) and have my heart set on one specific t14 school, ... I have no desire to enter big law. So, ... -
Undergrad GPA vs Graduate GPADoes anyone know if Admissions Officers favor (weight) undergrad GPA's more so than graduate GPA's? Just curious if anyone has insight on this?
Graduate GPA is a soft factor. UGPA gets baked into a school's 509 disclosures and USNWR ranking.
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The Tuesday July 24th, 2018 Accommodated Test was NOT the Feb 14 LSAT!Powerscore reports " Getting early reports that accommodated test takers yesterday did NOT receive the same test as those who took the regular ad…
... my discussion to the prized Big Law 1st Year Associate. Yes I ... where the graduates of top law schools go.
Say ... based on this post: https://law.yale.edu/student-life/career ... during law school? Of course they aren't the same task and can ... -
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…
... Typically, all foreign educated law students will have to ... accreditation exams and/or take extra law courses. ... big law firms here. AFAIK, they're no more than a handful (and ... and Oxbridge).
I myself have contemplated moving south for law school ... -
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…
... for the lower ranked school is due today and the final decision ... / mortgage rate, my daughter's school is amazing with excellent follow ... big law. That being said, I'm applying to 3 instate schools and ... down a full ride to law school) that you are facing ... -
Can you realistically make 6 figures by going into lower schools?Should I be aiming to go to the highest law school in hopes of making more money in my career? Will my chances be better for big law because the law …
... a JD from a regional school and some business sense could get ... just about finding a niche and filling it. But if starting ... scary, the top ranked school to big law route is definitely positively correlated ... -
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... . The people are lovely and the industry there is surprisingly ... Minnesota. So when considering a school like this, you have to ... this to an average T14 and see decidedly better employment ... is a great school for you. If prestige and Big Law money is important ... -
NYU Med School now offers free tuition to all students... I'll be keeping an eye open to see if they do the same for NYU Law... If so it'll certainly be my top choice! https://media2.giphy.com/media/…
... science and medicine and there is a cap in medical school seats. Law school on ... the seats in a given law school. There is of course ... worthy deed than donating to law and business schools. NYU med saved ... neurotic the students are, and a big part of that is the ... -
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…
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> My school has more 30+-year-old ... the school year, you will get help and outlines from 2Ls and 3Ls ... your passion and interest. Work experiences are generally helpful in big law job ... -
Scores getting worseI've been studying since January. I took a test before I jumped into the Power Score books and got a 160. I felt great! I worked through all three PS…
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>and I've yet to hear ... this one a go. Law School Transparency have an employment ... score for each school. Harvard ranks 9th in ... worth 150k of debt, and there are 8 schools ... % of their students in big-law jobs, there are schools ... -
Scores getting worseI've been studying since January. I took a test before I jumped into the Power Score books and got a 160. I felt great! I worked through all three PS…
... this one a go. Law School Transparency have an employment score ... higher % of their students in big-law jobs, there are schools other ... paying sticker law school is more like a $300k+ debt and most will ... an opinion either way but law school doesn’t cost $150k, ... -
Is being LGBT+ a disadvantage?Hi Guys, so I'm very curious about this factor since I'm not from the States and really don't know how the LGBT+ members are doing out there. I've…
... openly gay womxn and have been working at law firms for ... me and ask if I had any questions about the school. < ... br /> You can google “most LGBTQ friendly big law firms” and there ... attorneys are part of LGBTQ law associations and I look forward to ... -
Can I resubmit my personal statement from last year's cycle?Hey y'all -- thought I'd shoot this out out to the community because I need sage advice. I applied to 8 Canadian law schools last cycle and was r…
... opinion though, and I'm biased. I'm a big advocate of ... change and growth.
law schools want applicants to focus ... study of law and/or why they want to go to law school. (More ... -
Can I resubmit my personal statement from last year's cycle?Hey y'all -- thought I'd shoot this out out to the community because I need sage advice. I applied to 8 Canadian law schools last cycle and was r…
... opinion though, and I'm biased. I'm a big advocate of ... change and growth.
> ... . From what I read, Canadian law schools want applicants to focus ... study of law and/or why they want to go to law school. (More ... -
How to get back into the swing of things?I would like to start by apologizing as I am sure there are similar posts that already exist. I was wondering the best way to get back into studying …
... I will be ok in law school.
... in law school (with some of my rent and other ... initially intended to start law school this year. I delayed ... t14 school, and I’m honestly not interested in big law. Just ... want a job I am happy with and ... -
How to get back into the swing of things?I would like to start by apologizing as I am sure there are similar posts that already exist. I was wondering the best way to get back into studying …
... in law school (with some of my rent and other ... initially intended to start law school this year. I delayed ... t14 school, and I’m honestly not interested in big law. ... Just want a job I am happy with and ... the rigors of the law school curricula (this is ...
