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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…
... get high enough grades for big law and can't as easilly ... -
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…
... get high enough grades for big law and can't as easilly ... about the insularity of midwest law firms. It concerned that with ... so many good law schools like USC, UCLA, UC ... possibly other schools gunning for law in socal that being unemployed ... -
Splitter 3.2/174, where should I apply?I know it's early in the season, but I'm compiling a list of schools to apply to. I attended a school that has no grade inflation, so my GPA isn't v…
... /> Just a side note, IP law is an easier sell if ... that if possible). Also, international law in the sense that most ... ; international law mainly consists of transacational/tax work at a Big Law firm. -
Michigan State or DePaul?I have only heard back from these two. Both are offering me $75 k. Still waiting for others to reply. But which of these two is a better option? I …
... know about MSU other than law school specific things I can ... one class in the law school, a law and economics class with ... . Mercuro (a member of the law school faculty).
Do ... for Mich State grads at Big law? Also, what are my chances ... -
Michigan State or DePaul?I have only heard back from these two. Both are offering me $75 k. Still waiting for others to reply. But which of these two is a better option? I …
... for Mich State grads at Big law? Also, what are my chances ... Michigan State's odds at Big Law. I would assume that any ... is actually beat in Michigan Big Law by Wayne State(located in ... DePaul though. Nonetheless, I doubt Big Law is anything to rely 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…
... great place to learn about law. Do you know if there ... be made uncomfortable by studying law at a school that would ... won't be learning corporate law. So, big law will _not_ be in ... -
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…
... better than any other law schools into prestigious positions. ... competitive big firms, these are bar none the best law ...
The point of Law school is to get a ... that you got a big scholarship well inside the ... country or to get Big Law which they can count ... -
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…
... just want to go into Big Law. For those that want to ... -
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…
... great place to learn about law. Do you know if there ... be made uncomfortable by studying law at a school that would ... won't be learning corporate law. So, big law will _not_ be in ... -
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…
... made uncomfortable by studying law at a school that ... t be learning corporate law. So, big law will _not_ be ... to do public interest law in New York. CUNY ... . It just isn't about Big Law there.
And for public interest law not having debt is going ... -
Spivey predictions for 2018-19http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/predicting-the-2018-2019-law-school-admissions-cycle-2/ Finally, Spivey's thoughts on next cycle!
... the best in things like Big Law. (I don't know ... people that lower ranked law schools are bad economic ... route to economic prosperity through big law or meaningful employment through ... probably generally keep rising until law becomes clearly and dramatically ... -
Spivey predictions for 2018-19http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/predicting-the-2018-2019-law-school-admissions-cycle-2/ Finally, Spivey's thoughts on next cycle!
... the best in things like Big Law. (I don't know ... people that lower ranked law schools are bad economic ... route to economic prosperity through big law or meaningful employment through ... probably generally keep rising until law becomes clearly and dramatically ... -
Which type of lawyer do you see yourself as a country lawyer or a big city lawyerI wanted to gauge an unscientific poll. Let's say you graduated law school and graduated at the top of your class and you pass the bar exam at the to…
... like to start in the big city (Houston or Dallas) and ... afforded by starting off in big law, but moving down a bit ... -
Need Help Deciding!I'm torn between two law schools: Syracuse and Albany. I know for sure that I want to practice in upstate NY so I've narrowed down my list to these t…
I'd probably take Albany because it is cheaper, but I would also probably retake or negotiate until I got full tuition at one. Half tuition and cost of living is a whole lot of debt to pay off without big law. -
Harvard Waitlist GuidelinesI don't know whether I would attend Harvad Law or not if admitted off the waitlist. Harvard sent me an email with the following guidelines asking me …
... am thinking I'll do Big Law for a few years ... , that couple years of Big Law money goes into my loans ... profession after three years in Big Law I would have made ... paid off the debt in Big Law or for the minimum ... , if I dislike practicing law, I can bail after ... -
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…
... Detroit where most of the big law jobs are. Elsewhere in the ... you have any interest in Big Law you should find a way ... especially true if you want Big Law. However, their LRAP protects you ... marginally better small chance at Big Law.
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The June 2018 LSAT is like the World Series for me.This is my random thought. If I could get the LSAT sections line up in an order. This is an order that I wish it would be LR RC LR LG or RC LR LR LG.…
... inflation if you’re in big law from a t10. Couple years ... -
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 state ... Detroit where most of the big law jobs are. Elsewhere in the ... especially true if you want Big Law. However, their LRAP protects ... marginally better small chance at Big Law.
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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 state ... Detroit where most of the big law jobs are. Elsewhere in the ... especially true if you want Big Law. However, their LRAP protects you ... marginally better small chance at Big Law.
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Harvard Waitlist GuidelinesI don't know whether I would attend Harvad Law or not if admitted off the waitlist. Harvard sent me an email with the following guidelines asking me …
... how long people who get Big Law and want to transition ... probably have in Big Law on average). So leaving Big Law, shortly before age ... retirement savings from just the Big Law savings. Alternatively, if we ... me from saving any non-Big Law money for longer. Now ... -
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…
... like to do with your law degree and where would you ... in the private sector (not big law) doing employment or education ... -
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.
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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…
... experiences are generally helpful in big law job interviews (especially if they ... are law-related) but most employers still ... with good stories about why law? why law as your second career ... -
DebtI am struggling with the idea of taking out student loans. I'm fortunate to have none for undergrad, but I'm so concerned that taking out loans of $1…
... depends on the area of law you want to practice and ... to make six figures doing Big Law right after graduation that 100k ... -
DebtI am struggling with the idea of taking out student loans. I'm fortunate to have none for undergrad, but I'm so concerned that taking out loans of $1…
... could be confident of using Big Law to pay off the debt ... -
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…
Not sure if it’s too late but big law at either of those schools is worse than a coin flip. If you’re set on LA and you want big law you might do better with UCLA, USC, Loyola, or another California school. -
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. -
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…
... it’s too late but big law at either of those schools ... on LA and you want big law you might do better with ... past 3 years going to Big Law post graduation outside of the ... -
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 a ... Northwestern! That is a big powerhouse in the Midwest ... its better than WUSTL. Big law in general, Northwestern would ... go on to the law school's web site, ... regional, are placing into big law firms in those markets.
