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Michigan Law Class Bigger Than ExpectedMichigan Law emailed us to say they had a higher than typical yield on their admission offers and are offering students the chance to automatically d…
Michigan Law emailed us to say they had a higher than typical yield on ... any scholarships for a year rather than reviewing decisions on a case by ... -
A response for myself and others after my big dropHey there, fellow 7sage students. This is a collection of thoughts from chatting with others on 7sage and I thought it might be helpful to share. *…
... =). We're here for each other.
Also, remember that ... remember that regret sucks more than trying your best and ... recognize my mistakes and weaknesses than under normal conditions. Ask ... Sometimes, you get a hard science or law passage that just destroys ... -
Part Time Evening Law school???Hi all! I just got an awesome job offer that would require me to submit my applications as a part time evening law student rather than full time.…
... my applications as a part time evening law student rather than full time ... for someone who is not a superhuman student, but always ... with loans for all of law school and living expenses ... more financially stable with a career building job and a salary while going ... -
Finally Accepted After Two Years of Plugging Away - AMAI dreamed of one day being able to make one of these posts... In mid 2016, I quit my job, moved back home and began pursuing my path to getting i…
... path to getting into a Canadian law school. I had ... 't pull off a score higher than 145 by the ... deadline for applying to law school. When the test ... commute to see each other this entire time. I ... going to law school and began thinking about career opportunities ... -
POLL!!! Transferring law schools - advice pleaseHey all! I have a friend who is in the process of transferring law schools and could use some advice from the 7sage community. Anything would help, h…
... have a friend who is in the process of transferring law schools ... at UCLA and Northwestern as a transfer; i.e., I ... ?
After performing a basic cost-benefit analysis, I ... see much of a benefit to attending Northwestern, other than the added prestige ... -
Picking the correct recommendersI am having difficulty choosing whom to ask for a letter of recommendation. I know that letters of recommendation should focus on academics, however …
... having difficulty choosing whom to ask for a letter of recommendation ... I am no longer pursuing a career. Alternatively, while in undergrad ... areas more closely related to law). I am still in ... other? If so, which one?
I also currently work in a law ... -
Is it worth applying to a school 4th/5th time?I know this is going to get a lot of flak by those here. But if someone already has a well established career in SW engineering that pays 6-figure in…
... this is going to get a lot of flak by those ... if someone already has a well established career in SW engineering that ... goals), then:
is a 4th/5th reapplication worth it ... already looks neurotic/superbad but other than the 3rd time (cycle which ... -
Comparison of these particular law schools: Seton Hall, Brooklyn, Cardozo - Yeshiva, St. John'sHello! I am interested to hear what folks' think about the above law schools and how they match up against each other. If one is interested in going …
... each other. If one is interested in going into Big Law after law ... school in NYC or securing a federal clerkship ... than all of the three other schools, but it has a shorter history than ... -
Comparison of these particular law schools: Seton Hall, Brooklyn, Cardozo - Yeshiva, St. John'sHello! I am interested to hear what folks' think about the above law schools and how they match up against each other. If one is interested in going …
... each other. If one is interested in going into Big Law after law ... school in NYC or securing a federal clerkship ... than all of the three other schools, but it has a shorter history than ... -
Has anyone improved 15+ scores in 16 weeks? [Need a 165-166 for UBC LAW]Hi everyone, I am just deciding when to write the LSAT again, and I do have the opportunity to study full-time from the second week of April unti…
... since I still have a few courses left to ... the exam. My diagnostic was a 137, so I already ... 2019. Do you have a study schedule that you followed ... top school (UBC Law).
The other option would be ... have to delay a cycle and start law school at 24 ... -
Trying to figure out if I will enjoy being a lawyer(This is long. Thanks for bearing with me. Otherwise, TL;DR is at the bottom.) Through elementary and middle school, I knew I wanted to be a lawye…
... to into big law, or even "medium" law (is that a thing?). I ... will ever live in a city with more than 150,000 people ... . When I become a lawyer, it ... be in a small firm with a few other people and a wide focus ... -
Personal Statement: broad or specific?Hey all, I am currently in a dilemma upon receiving a feedback from my old college professor on my personal statement. My essay is concentrat…
... focus on something specific rather than painting a broad picture.
other half about my college experience ... help me in law school and in a career as a lawyer. She told ... -
A Short Post for the Fringers/DoubtersHi all, this will be my first and last post on 7Sage regarding the LSAT. I am not one for posting blogs, or tweeting, or sharing things like this. Bu…
... a number of months back to see whether I should pursue a career ... in law, or continue onto ... . I was internally panicking a little bit, and even ... me into the local law schools that I have ... in much less time than most seem to put ... -
Cycle recap with a twistFor those interested in an extra data point, here was my cycle. nURM, average applicant, 16high 3.6low. ASU- $$+ Fordham- $$+ GULC- dong Cornel…
... I was in a hurry to become a white-collar working ... professional and make a respectable salary. Not everyone ( ... want to work in a law office 40+ hours a week, which is ... There are many other professions that pay better than law, have better work ... -
Is the LSAT-at the worst (or best), a lotteristic exam (Game Theory)Hi Fellow 7sagers, So I understand that while a few gifted few of us score within the 99-90th percentile-however it has come to my realization tha…
... and practically speaking so; a strategy of “skipping the ... be a bit oddly peculiar when compared with other standardized ... there no other exam other than the LSAT has such a mechanic in ... a successful lawyer) would suffice as a legitimate test for law ... -
You are not your mistakes.I'm reading a book called _Limitless_ (not to be confused with the movie!) right now alongside my LSAT studies, and it's helped me, a self-defeating-…
... entire meaning of a stimulus, or choosing a CBT when the ... in our sails; but other times it may feel like ... student now and a soon-to-be law school student, ... can be _much_ more than just the thing I ... turn you into something better than you were before**."*
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asking a former employee for a letter of recommendationI wanted to pick everyone's brain about whether or not this would be a good idea. I am considering asking a former employee of mine that I hired,…
... /> I am considering asking a former employee of mine that ... way shape or form other than my previous experience as ... in a situation where asking for a letter from a former ... know any of them (law school was not in ... get a letter from a coworker who is a practicing ... -
Living Expenses in Law SchoolI recently received a full tuition scholarship at a school I plan on attending. While I feel incredibly fortunate, I have been concerned about living…
... recently received a full tuition scholarship at a school I ... For background, I am a non-traditional student, already working ... options (other than loans) to help with living expenses and other law school ... fees/computer/books? I am having a ... -
What's the general consensus on receiving a HOLD from a school?I got with a "HOLD" yesterday morning from a school I am interested in. No other information other than saying they have reviewed my file once but ha…
... a "HOLD" yesterday morning from a school I am interested in. No other ... information other than saying ... once but have not made a decision yet - accept, deny, ... do anything to not burden law school officers with more ... -
Engineer to LawInterested in pursuing a law degree .. graduated college many years ago. Call it my change of life… Where should I start in respect to LSAT study…
Interested in pursuing a law degree .. graduated college many years ... to moving forward on lsat other than registering … need to take it ... slow but moving forward at a decent pace.
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Importance of choosing a school.How important is choosing the right school that specializes in the field of law you want to study but may be harder to get accepted vs a school that …
... is choosing the right school that specializes in the field of law ... harder to get accepted vs a school that may be easier ... doesn't have a specializtion in the field of law you prefer ... maybe just get accepted into A school then worry about everything ... -
How many times should you take the test before giving up?Quite embarassed to post this but I do need some third party unbiased opinion/view. and I am quite desparate..... so here it goes. I took the Dec. LS…
... and it was lower than the 7Sage diagnostic score ... Most people go to law school and have no ... are signing up for as a career standpoint. You do, and ... your path to a JD and a career in law. You already work ... to possibly open up to other ways, because perhaps the ... -
September vs December LSAT/ Scholarship vs Rankings.Hey, everyone, I'm kind of at a crossroads with LSAT prep and potentially where I should go to law school. I'd love to know what you guys think! …
... work in a bigwig corporate law firm, a low tier law school is a bad ... than you can manage. But if you're shooting for a career in a ... (a school with an average LSAT of 149) and the other from ... grad was just starting his law career). The Notre Dame grad noted ... -
Price after the PDF banHello 7sage! As always, thanks so much for all the help and resources. I was wondering if there will be a price discount since the PDFs of LSAT que…
... placement rates, respectively. On the other hand, Cornell (now ranked #13 ... to a respectable regional school with modest career aspirations (small-mid law, DA ... 's just my take on choosing a school. lol -
Jonathan Wang, The New York Times, and some real concernsLike many of you I read that NYTimes article featuring Jonathan and grew very concerned. Jonathan (and the other 7Sage mentors) represent a high bar:…
... different reasons than ourselves. Back then, going to law school and a good ... money, exhaust all options before choosing law school because it is hard ... , because they're competing with other schools for the best and ... -
Post Your Questions about EssaysDo you have questions about personal statements, diversity statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm writing an F.A.Q. for the perso…
... the Committee than either a broad statement about the law or a restatement of ... that are not reflected in other parts of your admission materials ... why you want to pursue a career in law, though you may find ... you want, but many other schools want to know why ... -
Got too many wrongs in LR, feeling hopeless.For some reasons, I spent most of my time on practicing LR and it is so far my worst section. Just took Pt47 today and got 22 wrong in LR. The breakd…
... quickly - that is to say, other than just practicing.
... afraid to sit and read a question you just don't ... sooner than we think. If you're serious about law as a career, get ... going!
And seriously, POE is just a ... -
GoodbyeThis is my final post. Best of luck everyone with your dreams.
... in all kinds of other ways, but I would ... is better than another for choosing to go through with law school, ... absolutely right to find a job that is worth ... realization before you started law school and before you ... examined is dismissive in a way that most of ... -
Everyone and their mother is telling me not to......go to law school. This includes alumni and current faculty in my region. They say that everything is way too saturated. Besides the LSAT-tak…
... :
They have obtained other good paying, challenging careers. ... I never went to law school than I wish that ... you are pursuing a law degree primarily as a way to " ... a career change, you "should always be making a higher salary than your previous career ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... opinion, because all of the other factors can too easily be ... into law school, than the prestige and clout associated with such a career will ... hired. It's really a detriment to the career field, and, of ...
