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Thoughts on using 3 takes for 2017-2018 cycle?Hey everyone, So i've decided I do not want to wait anymore, and attend law school starting 2018. How will admissions look at an applicant who …
... . However, "I was imprudent and didn't prepare the first, second, third ... law school, and go on a scholarship. The second option is to not pursue to law school ... not a necessary condition for success in law school and on the bar exam ... -
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…
... of poor performing students into law school and a lot of great performing ... the Bible and a few of the older test books when ... I took the test the first time and ... nearly unique opportunity for low and middle income students to advance themselves ... -
How do you plan on paying for Law School?Unless your hope is a full-ride (do they give those anywhere?), how do you plan on paying for law school? Outside of taking a cue from Kim K's surrog…
... full-time for the LSAT, and then turn around go to school full-time ... and I've always known student loans would be in the books ... . Luckily for me, I have no ... find a second hubby dermatologist to front my law school bills lol. -
How to force your brain to rest?Quick question. I am a natural worry wart. I worry constantly about anything and everything, even when I'm asleep. It seems like every night I toss a…
... , I’ve started to take a breather and read books with subjects similar ... with @tringo335 post about paying for law school has really helped put things ... pressure of needing to hurry up and get into law school. Especially because this ... -
Georgetown Accepts GRE!!http://www.law.com/sites/almstaff/2017/08/07/georgetown-joins-list-of-top-law-schools-using-gre-for-admissions/
... and thereby boost rankings. I had to take the GRE for ... need that much time to adequately prepare for the GRE (unlike the ... not require one to learn how to think logically and prove one' ... going to accept the GRE for law school, one of their reasons was to ... -
Interview QuestionsSo I am applying to law schools early (September/October) and my target school has interviews for an honors program that I am applying to. I have tri…
... to some of the admissions books I've read, is your reasons for ... wanting to attend law school and your ... or similar to post-law interviews, though. Google interview questions for other top ... -
Strategic Applications - The Jealousy GameHow can we pit schools against one another? I am working under the assumption that if I applied to school X with a GPA/LSAT higher than their medium …
... same time, you have to remember that law school is a business. They ... in terms of it sucking for the school, but at the same ... -admissions personnel who have written books and blogs about scholarship negotiation all ... -
The cost associated with LSAT prep & law school is classist and discouraging.
... test books and general prep books from a library/bookstore is going to be ... nonexistent relative to what's out there for LSAT prep-- and that makes ... program may not be best for law school. What would be a strong ... -
Feel Good Anecdotal Stories of People Getting Accepted into DreamSchools/Big Scholarship MoneyI am sure we all have spent a little too much time poring over the median admission stats for our top choices and studying the spreadsheets of the in…
... visited Philadelphia for the admitted students day at the grad school. Had ... much time to prepare. Ultimately, I needed to defer at the law school as well ... on me at both the law school and the Fels Institute of Government ... -
Different paths....It's been awhile since I have done one of these, mostly because I took the REAL FREAKING LSAT last Saturday. Today I've decided to go with a theme I'…
... you get into a decent law school with "X" LSAT score?" I started ... with a 3.9 GPA and how the LSAT was ... I allowed myself to be sucked into comparisons and believed that ... competition, who am I to even contemplate applying for law school. Somehow believing I ... -
Score ImprovementHello All On my LSAT Official Test in September, I got a 152 (my PTs were averaging 155). I am retaking it in December, and I just purchased the …
... score is to both what law school you end up at and how much ... even aware they want into law school. Thankfully, the second competition is ... year and everyone will have an equal amount of time to prepare for the ... -
December LSAT or February LSAT?I took the September LSAT and did not reach my target score. It was my first test, nerves kicked in, and I only studied for about 3 months while work…
... application is ready to be forwarded to committee for review. If you ... can make for good practice to sit for the test. And while I ... books on law school. So I learned a great deal from those books and ... planning on sitting for a retake, and ask them to hold off ... -
Increase in 160s-170+ scorers! (2017-2018)According to Spivey's data, there has been an overall increase in the number of applicants, specifically those scoring in the 160s to 170s, notably w…
... of time and money to prepare for the LSAT. The ability and willingness to pay the ... time and monetary cost ... access to law school.
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I Just Interviewed with Georgetown - Here's What to ExpectHey everyone, I just got done with my INDIVIDUAL Georgetown interview. I thought it would be helpful if I laid out my experience so people may lea…
... while, maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the ... was your role on X," and again on the court: ... />
I worked for Hillary Clinton during the presidential ... election, and eventually the 2000 election, for ~20ish minutes ... that role prepared you for law school. Frankly, I don ... -
I Just Interviewed with Georgetown - Here's What to ExpectHey everyone, I just got done with my INDIVIDUAL Georgetown interview. I thought it would be helpful if I laid out my experience so people may lea…
... , maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the ... was your role on X," and again on the court: ...
> I worked for Hillary Clinton during the presidential ... election, and eventually the 2000 election, for ~20ish minutes ... that role prepared you for law school. Frankly, I don ... -
LSAT Trainer Worthwhile?I took the December test, and prepped with the Powerscore Bibles. I'm retaking the test in Feb and am using 7 Sage now (and rereading Powerscore Bib…
... 's. I went to an IVY League school and scored high on my ... ), instead of mining it for inferences for another min or two. Basic ... of "I'm going to do X number of Y before test ... hours, you'll see the law of diminishing returns creep up ... -
Mastered LG, struggling with LR & RCOKAY, I have been almost mastered my LG skills and have been getting the 100% with untimed pts (under 1 hour ). And most of the time, the wrong answe…
... want to go to the law school and become a lawyer. I have been studying for ... LSAT for a while. The test is not going anywhere. Law school is ... with a plan to tackle LR and RC, and studying at most ... know any hmmm maybe easier books you would recommend while that ... -
Should I postpone lawschool? **I'm stressed OUT**Hi guys. So, I've been having several mental breakdowns lately because I'm realizing I might not be ready to take the LSAT. I'm believing I shouldn'…
... d take the June test and apply to law school and go the next year ... time, and practice more. The LSAT takes like a year to prepare for it ... . So need to rush it.
to go to law school in their 30s, 40s ... -
Feb 10 LSAT AnxietyHi everyone! DISCLAIMER: LONG POST!!! I keep having anxiety attacks due to the test on February 10. I took the June LSAT last year and did not…
... the LSAT 6 times and still got into law school. School and the test will ... would wait and use the time you have to prepare for the LSAT while ... , your family, your LSAT preparation, law school, and your future career as a ... -
Advice on how to handle a complication with applicationI've posted about this before, but have hit yet another road block and need some advice on how to proceed. Back Story: + A community college I…
... /> I read somewhere that your law school application is your first case ... case for why you should be admitted into x law school and you want to make ... sure it’s the strongest case possible. Advocate for yourself and ... -
Character and FitnessDoes anyone know how law schools/California bar association, look upon a case of you suing someone for a hit and run? Don't recall details, is it imp…
... should be able to send it over to you for free. I had ... my apps and I just wrote a short addendum -- on x/y ... /z date, xyz occurred, and xyz was the ... criminal incidents before they went to law school and they all told me "just ... -
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... entire website about your potential for law school? I don't think ... statement AND optional essays. I think Why X essays were crucial to ... in academia, and your current work relates to your hopeful area ... a website with links to your work and a discussion of your ... -
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 …
... pay me not to go to the Top 3 and preferably Yale.
for law school. Yes, HYS LRAPs are great ... prepare you for (like academia). I'm a first gen college graduate, and ... have no interest in biglaw and intend to pursue PI so that ... -
Books to read before law schoolI’m starting law school in September (in Canada) and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on books to read before starting 1L. If you als…
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These are the books I've read so far ... Roadmap to Success in the First Year of Law School (Career ... To Maybe: How to Excel on Law School Exams_
- _Logic for Lawyers : A Guide to ... )_
- _Law School Exams: Preparing and Writing to Win (2e)_ -
Barbri, Larry Law, or LEEWS? [POLL]Hey guys, I'll be starting law school this fall and would like to enroll in a law school prep course. The three I've heard of are in the title. Does …
... you learn to take a law school exam by knowing the material and then ... tests in combination with books like Getting to Maybe and LEEWS.
for the fall exams. You teach ... -
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…
... want to go to law school. I would understand that being super vague and saying ... Why X essay for a school which I was a reverse splitter for and I ... was accepted. I wrote about what I could contribute to ... -
What are you reading? (for the sake of reading....and RCAnyone else find that the best way for them to improve RC was to actually just read more? What books are you currently reading and what do you l…
... It's really hard to get English books where I live, ... I worked as a bookseller for awhile, so if anyone ... tell you what to read! If law school doesn't work ... in a mountain town and making everyone appreciate Maggie ... reading in my high school! I did not appreciate ... -
GPA and Major ConsiderationCan anyone offer any anecdotal or empirical evidence on whether adcoms consider your major against your GPA? I've heard it's all GPA and they barely…
... to note that humanities and social sciences prepare people well for law school. In fact, some law ... tended to appear in reading/writing-intensive courses (indicating strong skills for law school ... -
IAMA UCI Law student AMAAHey y'all! After meeting my second 7Sager in the wild at ASW this past weekend (forgot to get a screen name) I thought it was high time to pop ba…
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> Did you prepare for 1L? Any crumbs of wisdom ... neither necessary nor sufficient to success in law school. In the end if ... law school then forget the prep and enjoy your last bit of freedom for ... -
0L PrepHey gang, I hope everyone is doing well! I have what I hope is a quick question...what's the deal with those law preview courses? I've been getti…
... to study for 1 or 2 classes by reading the Examples and Explanations and ... outlining and ... taking and learn to implement the advice in books like Getting to Maybe before Law School ...
