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Is a "Why X" essay necessary when you're doing early decision for a school?I just came across this bit from the Top Law Schools forum (http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing-effective-why-x-addendum.html): "Second, if you…
... from the Top Law Schools forum (http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing-effective ... that already true, they probably do not care about your reason ... -
Degree GPA/Cumulative GPA.I had a question about my degree GPA verse my actual GPA. My actual GPA is 3.25 which is really low. However, my degree GPA is closer to 3.7. I know …
I had a question about my degree GPA verse my actual GPA. My actual GPA is 3.25 which is really low. However, my degree GPA is closer to 3.7. I know most law schools do not look at that, but I feel like it does say something about me as a student. Thanks! -
Choosing which schools to applyI originally planned on taking the LSAT in December but since then have decided to push it back until June and upgraded to the ultimate package. I am…
... on choosing the right schools to apply. I realize ... up from many different schools. I knew there were ... anyone knows of any schools with these programs. Or ... recommendation on the amount of law schools to apply to? I ... fee waivers from some schools so I wonder, if ... -
Diversity Statement - Military?I am having a really hard time figuring out how my time in the military falls into my law school application process. I'm not sure if I should focus …
... the military falls into my law school application process. I'm ... "diverse" in the sense the schools want. Obviously the military makes ... card to heavily. I do want schools to consider me on my ... -
To everyone applying to law school this cycle (or any future cycle)GO OVER YOUR APPLICATION WITH A FINE TOOTH COMB MULTIPLE TIMES!!! Sorry to yell but I just learned a valuable lesson. I thought I was ready to s…
... my application to a few schools. Something didn't feel right ... was going to go to law school last year. I submitted ... applications are the only impression law schools get of you when making ... -
Flurry of Questions! - AdmissionsHello all, My first question is about writing an addendum or two. I got an unusually very very low GPA my second semester of freshman ye…
... semester early from University. Will law schools look at that favorably?
law schools...but a few have been ... from pretty good schools. I know they send them ... an error what should i do?
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Take a fourth time??After months of studying, I finally took the December LSAT today. I completely bombed the LG section. I have no idea why I struggled with it, it did…
... like I didn't properly do. I didn't end ... highly dependent how well I do on LG. I am ...
How badly will law schools look at fourth take? I ... indicative of what I can do especially since this time I ... up on going to good law school because my nerves ... -
Does higher score really mean higher score?Hey everyone, Hope everyone had a successful take today. I had a quick question about what scores law schools look at. I know it obviously varies…
... scores law schools look at. I know it obviously varies between schools but do schools ... who say they evaluate the top score do so ... -
Experience filing a noise complaint and/or explaining a low LSAT score on your app?Hi all, I took the December LSAT this past Saturday and as soon as my first section started, two people in my class realized they were in the wro…
... on an additional addendum, do you think law schools would just perceive it ... February but some of the schools I'm applying to don ... -
still unclear on thisFor those of who've taken the exam a couple times, if you do worse on your subsequent tries... I'm still unclear how all that plays out, I understan…
... a couple times, if you do worse on your subsequent tries ... that plays out, I understand law schools are able to see all ... most recent ones are worse, do they look at the most ... to make a determination or do they look at your highest ... -
December score on applicationsHi- This may sound like a silly question, but I just wanted to double check and make sure----- how do we indicate on our application that we want th…
... check and make sure----- how do we indicate on our application ... that we want the law school to WAIT for my ... as soon as possible to law schools because I know it's ... 't been released yet, how do I make it clear on ... -
Prosper Act implications on law school fundingIs anyone else worried about the passage of the PROSPER ACT? it these new regulations are put into effect student loans will be capped at 28500 per y…
... . How can anyone pay their law school tuition if PROSPER passes ... part time tuition at many law schools?
http://prawfsblawg.blogs.com ... /12/a-looming-asteroid-for-law-schools.html
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Submit application before/after Dec Score?I've already spoken to a few of you on the forum, but just wanted to see what others thought as well: Would it be best for me to submit my applica…
... to submit my application to law schools before or after the December ... LSAT before and didn't do too well. So I was ... /> However, if I didn't do too well on the December ... getting accepted?
Or, do I go ahead and apply ... -
Question about high school info. on applications.Hey all! The law schools applications have a section on education. I put in the high school and college info..but do I need to include my rankings…
Hey all!
The law schools applications have a section on ... school and college info..but do I need to include my ... -
Breaking Binding Early Decision AcceptanceHypothetically speaking, what happens if you break a binding early decision acceptance? I know ethically it's not a good idea but are there any actua…
... sent apps to a few schools including one early decision (binding ... early. I also thought these schools would wait to make their ... higher ranked schools.
So what should I do now?
Do I ... cycle to apply to different law schools?
If I defer and ... -
Law School Scholarship questionSituation..... A certain law school has three levels of merit scholarships based on GPA/LSAT Level 3- 5000, Level 2-8000, Level 1-12000 If y…
Situation.....
A certain law school has three levels of ... a seat deposit, would most law schools bind you to that amount ... -
How to improve?Hello everyone, so I usually get 155 on my PT but unfortunately I got 150 on the December test. Since I already applied for law schools, I want to tr…
... . Since I already applied for law schools, I want to try again ... the Feb test. I usually do perfect on the game section ... my LR and RC skills. Do you guys have any suggestions ... -
Worth it to apply ED Round 2 at Penn?I've got a 3.94 out of WashU, and a 171 LSAT, currently finishing my senior year and applying in the next week. These normally seem like pretty safe …
... LSAT before, and some schools like to average. I had just flown ... 'm a Finance major, heard law schools aren't such a huge ... -
AMA with Sage Accounts Playable hosted by J.Y. Ping | Monday Jan 8 @ 7PM - 8:30PM EDTJoin us on Monday for a discussion with David @"Accounts Playable" about the LSAT and the law school admissions process. David scored a 174 on the Ju…
... " about the LSAT and the law school admissions process. David scored ... second cycle of applying to law schools.
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First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https ... -
GPA deflationI know it's kinda early to ask about admission stuff as a sophomore but I am really concerned about my GPA. My school (Wesleyan U in Middletown, CT) …
... , since I am aiming for law schools in Canada (U of T ... have the feeling that they do not know much about the ... should I do? How can I inform these schools about the situation ... -
Splitters, joint degrees, and the application processHey! It's me, again, for like the gazillionth time. As I am organizing and submitting my applications I am reading more and more about different …
... be better tailored for the schools, but I thought I'd ... just their JD program, do any schools allow you to enroll in ... program after you start your law degree. (say I finish 1L ... -
Thinking about delaying... advice please!Hey folks... I keep thinking and re-thinking my decision here. My original goal was to take the December LSAT, get my apps in by mid-December so they…
... past the usual age of law school students, I'm hesitant ... experience in re-applying? Do many schools look down on applying twice ... -
Duke: Personal StatementSo Duke's personal statement prompt is a bit different than most other law schools. They want to hear about significant experiences, and career and p…
... bit different than most other law schools. They want to hear about ... my other essays, but I do want to address their prompt ... -
LSAC GPAI'm curious. For the GPA averages that law schools report, do they use the LSAC GPA of applicants at the time they are admitted, or at the time stude…
... the GPA averages that law schools report, do they use the LSAC GPA ... ? In other words, does a law school report a college seniors ... -
Please help- What does this mean?! Second review?7 sagers or other experts... Please help. I just received this email from one of the law schools I've applied to last month. I don't know what thi…
... email from one of the law schools I've applied to last ... 've heard back from a law school I've applied to ... we receive each year, decisions do not always come easily. Your ... -
Index FormulaDo all Law Schools use the index formula that computes your UGPA? adding withdrawals and f's into your gpa? I am mainly interested in which schools i…
Do all Law Schools use the index formula that computes your UGPA? adding withdrawals and f's into your gpa? I am mainly interested in which schools in New York follow that. Thank you -
Study Scheduling: biting off more than I can chew?Hello- I would really appreciate some advice! Some background info:- - I'm a junior taking a course overload (GPA 3.88 that I plan to push up to …
... one yet, and I know law schools really value work experience.) < ... I plan to apply to schools as early as possible. ... and see how well I do? Is that unrealistic as ... well? How far do I have to stretch myself ... only really need to do as many practice questions ... -
Study scheduling: what ARE realistic score/ study expectations?Hello- I would really appreciate some advice! Some background info:- - I'm a junior taking a course overload (GPA 3.88 that I plan to push up to …
... yet, and I know law schools really value work experience.)
schools as early as possible. ... and see how well I do? Is that unrealistic as ... well? How far do I have to stretch myself ... you only really need to do as many practice questions ... -
Strong Law School ResumeHi all - Wanted to share a link to a strong law school resume that appeared on USNWR. There are comments throughout the resume from Mike Spivey…
... a link to a strong law school resume that appeared on ... /best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/articles/2017-02-02/a-law-school-resume ... -
being resent emailsThis feels so silly but I sent over an email to one of the law schools which I applied to early (due date is next week). Since I am retaking the Febr…
... email to one of the law schools which I applied to early ... they email out.
Do I respond back with another ...
