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Canada (UBC) no $ or US (Mich/Berkeley/UVA) with significant $?Trying to decide whether it is worth it to go to a T-8 in US or stay in Canada to go to UBC; sitting on a good offer from T-8, admission but no $ fro…
... legal academia with your current US options is probably not super ... viable. If you want to be a US academic pretty sure you ... would enable you to practice in both the US and Canada at ... for someone out of a Canadian school to enter American public interest ... -
Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... yet will not be reported to US News. So either they replace ... need high GPA people to offset low GPA/high LSAT people), to your point ... that, unless US News changes its rankings algorithms to account for ... candidates, likely with very high GPA's (again because we ... -
Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... yet will not be reported to US News. So either they replace ... need high GPA people to offset low GPA/high LSAT people), to your point ... yet will not be reported to US News."
I'm confused ... for US News to count the GRE. They already get high GPA's ... -
Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... yet will not be reported to US News. So either they replace ... need high GPA people to offset low GPA/high LSAT people), to your point ... yet will not be reported to US News."
> I'm ... for US News to count the GRE. They already get high GPA's ... -
Reverse Splitter HelpHi all, I am in a bit of a quandary: I had a ugrad gpa of 3.84 from a top 30 undergrad (graduated with many national honors), currently am working…
... the LSAT that a good GPA cannot offset a low ... score can offset a low GPA.
> I ... . You have a great GPA and with a higher LSAT ... " @manneeagle57 This sounds correct to me. It is the reality ... resources and it's up to us to do the best with what ... -
Application QuestionI was wondering what would happen if I didn't apply this cycle. I already have my LOR and transcript sent in to LSAC. I'm planning on retaking the LS…
... different for Canadian schools vs US schools.
For US schools, like ... />
I believe Canadian schools, LORs are need to be resubmitted each ... -
I don't go to a rigorous school...I am a senior at an "average" college, and I have a 3.99 GPA. I am a transfer student, so my combined GPA is a 3.8. I am aiming for a 170 on the LSAT…
... school matters much. The US News rankings don't put ... I would pick schools to apply to on the assumption that ... LSAT scores with your GPA to see what those numbers ... or 175 are going to have huge differences in ... you want to do everything you can to maximize your ... -
Canadian GPA to LSAC GPA conversions?As most Canadian applicants have probably heard of before, Canadian GPA conversions from percentages to letter grades are quite different from LSAC's…
... take my numerical percentages, my GPA might be lower, but if ... ://lawstudents.ca/forums/topic/46704-canadian-university-gpa-to-usa-system/ -
Retake 173**Question: ** should I retake the LSAT? **Background: ** I took the Dec. LSAT (first time) and scored a 173. I know that’s a good score, but it’…
... . I'd say your GPA is already good enough, ... know how the GPA conversion works from UK to US. That would ... 170s consistently, luck starts to play a bigger role ... your performance. That is to say, there's absolutely ...
That isn't to say a higher score wouldn ... -
Need AdviceHello everyone, I am currently a month and a half into LSAT studying. Just scored a 152 on a PT which is a 5 point increase from my diagnostic. I hav…
... one would need an incredible GPA and LSAT score on the ... the school) in order to be considered for Fall 2018 ... , and I ended having to adjust my plans for the ... it afforded me additional time to increase my LSAT score, hopefully ... . Also, I am applying to US schools. -
Low G.P.A.When I first attended college from 2007-2009, my G.P.A. took a depressing turn and I accumulatively left that university with a 1.7 overall G.P.A. Fa…
... looking at my most recent GPA?
They ... afford to ignore a bad LSAT score or GPA since ... reason for the low GPA like millitary service then ... slaves to US News rankings which look at LSAC GPA and ... LSAT score. They only get a little leeway to ... -
Low G.P.A.When I first attended college from 2007-2009, my G.P.A. took a depressing turn and I accumulatively left that university with a 1.7 overall G.P.A. Fa…
... looking at my most recent GPA?
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& ... afford to ignore a bad LSAT score or GPA since ... reason for the low GPA like millitary service then ... slaves to US News rankings which look at LSAC GPA and ... LSAT score. They only get a little leeway to ... -
Reapplying: What to do to boost my chances....So as this admissions cycle winds down, it is becoming pretty clear that I need to seriously consider re-applying next cycle. With 7 wait-lists, and …
... seem to have a strong application. However, your cumulative GPA is ... what is reported to US News, not your ... ago which brought my current GPA down.)
... low GPA? Not sure, but something you may wish to pose to ... -
Canadian Law SchoolsDo Canadian law schools (in Ontario, specifically) allow you to apply through the LSAC, or is it pretty standard that you have to apply using the OLS…
... what I really need to get into Canadian schools.
... school! Like the median GPA to get into University of Toronto ... or whatever. However, many Canadian schools value GPA over LSAT, so you ... way sounds like your GPA is nothing to worry about :) That ... -
I don't understand what I am doing wrong. Is law for me? Am I just too unintelligent?I have taken the LSAT 4 times. I have gone 158 -> 160 -> 164 -> 163, all of which were terrible disappointments for me. Especially the last one from …
... unintelligent. Some people just adapt to the test better or understand ... your methodology. Are there patterns to your mistakes? Have you filmed ... that solid score and great gpa to get into a decent school ... in. My dream is to go to a Canadian school and life that ... -
Complete List of New MediansHey everyone, We compiled a complete list of the 2018 medians (class of 2021) here: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tUI5y-Sw2utvXvUEk9IQD…
... with a higher GPA/LSAT over one that went to a prestigious ... university but had a lower GPA/LSAT ... because law schools report their medians to US News ... />
I was definitely surprised to find out that how big ... -
Bombed July - retake in Sept or Oct?Hi everyone, I think the title more or less captures the spirit of my dilemma. I went into July feeling not _incredibly_ confident but definitely…
... and during, haha. Reassuring to hear I wasn't ... I'm curious how to plan applications and make ... to US schools, but I'm in Canada and am only applying to Canadian ... in September and apply to schools in that range ... and possibly January LSAT to have a better chance ... -
Should I cancel my score??I'm 30, work full time, and have a Bachelor of Education and this was my very first time writing a real LSAT. I had LR, LG, LR, LR, RC and I felt lik…
Have you been scoring near what you want to score on your practice tests? If you’re in the ballpark definitely keep your score. I’m assuming you’re applying to a Canadian school since US schools do not average scores. -
January 2020 Exam Aftermath & How Should I Move Forward?Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice because I feel lost, speechless and honestly I am not sure what to do next. I have never really posted o…
... or why not you decided to choose (or not choose ... from completely untimed to 45 minutes to 40 minutes until ... LR bible make sure to reread each chapter for ... section. for canadian schools you need to get over 157 ... you have a high gpa to compensate- a low 150 ... -
LSAT vs. GRE (comedy)I'm sure this has been mentioned before, but I was under the impression that the LSAT is the gold standard for Law School Admissions and while school…
... a last minute piviot to wanting to be a lawyer and ... admissions test would be secondary to GRE. I followed some ... GRE doesn't apply to US News and World report rankings ... score and an excellent GPA than I think you ... you don't have that GPA, top schools will be ... -
Worried my GPA won't be considered in contextI don't know if anyone here can help me out with this, but it's something that has been nagging me since I took the LSAT in November. I went to a sma…
... score yet haha. I went to a tiny liberal arts college ... classes. What mattered much more to us was the content of our ... law schools who are used to a more rigid sense of ... out there, and that the GPA from a school where acting ... -
Apply early with lower score versus applying in January with (hopefully) higher score?What are your thoughts on this? Do most of the applications getting accepted in the beginning or it does not matter?
... with a higher score than to apply with a lower score ... schools care primarily about your GPA and LSAT score. These are ... two things that are reported to US News and represent their rankings ... -
Stuck! What should I do?I received my Oct LSAT score and it was a 151 (PTs were 155-160). This was my 4th time taking the LSAT, and I'm stuck on whether I should apply early…
... someone with a trash CAS GPA, I feel your pain. You ... really want to increase that LSAT as much ... also want to be an immigration lawyer- more power to us baby! Best ... -
Writing about highschool experiences within a personal essayHi everyone! I'm wondering what folks' perspectives/ advice would be on talking about highschool extracurricular involvement within a personal statem…
... sure about Canadian law admissions but I have spoken to US law ... that it solidified my desire to become an attorney.
... with numerous admissions officers (for US law schools), all of ... from that high school experience to now. Essentially your journey.< ... -
Writing about highschool experiences within a personal essayHi everyone! I'm wondering what folks' perspectives/ advice would be on talking about highschool extracurricular involvement within a personal statem…
... sure about Canadian law admissions but I have spoken to US law ... with numerous admissions officers (for US law schools), all of ... from that high school experience to now. Essentially your journey.< ... for emphasizing how this led to my current understanding of ... -
Need Advice - take feb LSAT or not.,..?Hi guys so I really need your advice. I've been studying LSAT for like 2 - 3 months now. Since Im currently in Korea, LSAT is on Feb 23rd I'm in …
... section of LR.
To me, it feels like my ... /> the only reason i tried to get score before i get ... as I was not guaranteed to study while im there< ... in 2015 and go back to US asap.
But now, ... lawyer, I would not hesitate to take it for three times ... -
Weaken question - trap answer choice or no?Hi fellow 7sagers, As a review tonight I decided to write down steps I take for weakening questions. I’d appreciate any response to this question I…
... I’d appreciate any response to this question I have... PLEASE ... Qs, we are taught to attack the premise-conclusion relationship ... validity since it was given to us.
This is ... about Survey Y saying whatever to support the conclusion.)
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More Practice?I'm chugging through the lesson plans, and I've completed about 45%. I'm writing in December, and I've almost completed the Reading Comprehension les…
... of the PDF notes given to us. I do the lesson plans ... /> Does anyone do anything additional to reading the notes? I know ... do the Kaplan Method previous to this, so I have exhausted ... , and I don't want to just keep practicing on LSATs ... -
MSS / WeakeningRight now I'm in the process of going through old material to improve my less-than-stellar LR sections. It's interesting how going through old ma…
... going through old material to improve my less-than ... , and would be hard to find support for.
... Which I know was taught to us, but I only picked ... easier for the runner to maintain posture that minimizes ... This answer is another way to explain why the hard ... -
Filing a Complaint with LSACHi guys, I'm planning on filing a complaint against the LSAC and wanted to hear some feedback whether it's a good idea or a bad one. So, I had very …
... the LSAC and wanted to hear some feedback whether ... (e.g. forgot to tell us to sign the test, didn ... the assistants came to us and started asking us if we could ... flip the page over to ... PROCTORS WITHIN THEIR POWER TO DISTRACT YOU FROM YOUR ...
