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Chances of getting waitlisted at Northwestern?So I got my score, and although I'm not sad about it, I'm not jumping for joy. My dream school is Northwestern, and my score is one point below the m…
... I'm not outright rejected, and then hopefully be able to ... .6 (from a good college), and work experience as a paralegal from a ... you should explain the situation and hopefully they can give you ... -
Where to go from here (back to school, work) input please? :)Hi everyone! I am looking for some honest advice. So to start off, I have taken the LSAT four times; my most recent score was a 147 (Feb. 2018). I…
... took a lot of work but as someone who ... with strong LORs, PS and work experience you have a chance of ... was 154 and I did not have any work experience). There is ... hard work to do. This test is not easy and every ... other. It is mindset and dedication that makes a ... -
Any older non-traditional students?I’m 38, a single mom of 2. Been out of school since 2000, finishing up my BA now I’m hopes to apply to law school in the next 2 years. Anyone else…
... do have some physical limitations and I'm actually excited ... acceptances with generous scholarships, and really didn't feel anyone ... that appreciate life and work experience more than others, and I'm sure ... butt off and though I still have a work ethic, I ... -
Feedback from admissions rep about LSAT scoresHi all, I just wanted to let you know what happened when I toured UCI yesterday. The topic of the LSAT came up. Two things stuck out: The admi…
... that before you cancel), and for those who have done ... a UCI rep (who work closely with Admissions Dean Jay ... a higher chance for acceptance AND scholarship money (given my ... students with various community involvements and work experience. BTW, 50% of student ... -
Feedback from admissions rep about LSAT scoresHi all, I just wanted to let you know what happened when I toured UCI yesterday. The topic of the LSAT came up. Two things stuck out: The admi…
... that before you cancel), and for those who have done ... a UCI rep (who work closely with Admissions Dean Jay ... a higher chance for acceptance AND scholarship money (given my ... students with various community involvements and work experience. BTW, 50% of student ... -
Should I wait to submit app pending January scores if I'm not sure I did better than score on file?So I got a decent score on my November 2018 LSAT but wanted to score higher, because, well, money. I'm ready to apply to a school (UConn) and am un…
I vote wait--- and by wait I mean, just ... , get your application 100% ready, and send it in September or ... , you'll improve your softs and work experience, and you'll have a WAY ... -
How old are you going to be when you start law school?I will be 27, I feel a little behind. I didn't expect to work for 3-4 years after college. I hope it is not an invasive question. Happy to hear about…
... a much, much better school and that's worth the wait ... have a lot more perspective and my studying skills are way ... appreciative of the life lessons and work experience I've gained because I ... school: that is categorically false and also stupid because the only ... -
2nd deposit decision!Help me decide which school to put a second deposit down to. _My background:_ I’m almost 15 years out of undergrad. Worked a little over half that…
... school because my family and our business are here ... seems to be the work culture around such jobs. ... use my engineering degree and work experience along with a JD ... Intellectual Property law, and I think that would ... full time options, and thru ongoing income for ... -
How important are internships?Hey guys, I am a junior trying to apply for law schools in 2022. I don't know what should I do for this summer. On the one hand, I feel like I can re…
... hours per week. Internship and work experience is definitely valuable for many ... interested in (both work field and what kind of tasks ... with no time off for work experience, internships will help demonstrate ... that you have experience outside of the classroom. -
What are my chances?I'm applying for the Fall 2024 cycle, and was hoping to get input / commentary on my likelihood for admissions to T14 schools and/or considerations o…
... that, invest in your essays and apply broadly... I'd expand ... . Your numbers aren't _bad_ and work experience is great, but below median ... -
Work/internship experienceI am curious what is the relevance and weight that will be placed on work and internship experience for law school admissions and then also (and perh…
... on work and internship experience for law school admissions and then also (and perhaps ... currently have no legal experience but am not sure how ... it is that I gain experience before entering law school ... as much weight on experience (as LSAT and GPA) in terms of ... -
ED to Columbia Law? URM and 3.82 GPAApplying this September and faced with the choice of EDying to CLS or not. I would like to hear your thoughts on (1) whether ED to CLS is worth t…
... 3,82 gpa; I speak several languages including Mandarin and Spanish; work experience in ... federal gov't and in law ... . i'm below median LSAT and GPA) I think I have a ... -
Chances with Low GPA, low LSAT, work + volunteer?Hi everyone, Just wondering if I can get some opinions on my chances of getting into law school. I've never applied but I have been thinking more a…
... of difficulties in universities and my cGPA for undergrad ... organization - working with youth and children, hosting summer camp ... a refugee house, and organizing events and serving on the ... with my current GPA, LSAT score and work/volunteer experience?
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Differences in CAS GPA and Degree GPAHello! I just got my Academic Summary report back from LSAC and it has recalculated my GPA to be far higher than my university lists it as. The polic…
... from LSAC and it has recalculated my GPA to be ... from performing and visual arts classes into our GPA's. ... went ahead and added them to my GPA. (It' ... ensembles is pretty demanding and eats up between 10 ... 's challenging at times with work/class.)
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Several Questions (regarding Core Curriculum, and Applications)Hi, I'm hoping I can get some responses for the following concerns: <u>Core Curriculum</u> I've been steadily going through the CC, and it has …
... (3) How is/was your experience with this (did you hardly ... The deadline is November 1st, and I want to get started ... work experience during UG, and no volunteering (I fucked up, I know). My GPA ... the maximum for personal statements and whatnot tends to range from ... -
High GPA and mediocre LSAT?Hey y'all, So, long story short, I'm pretty sure I "effed" up on the Dec LSAT (yes, I read J.Y's post, lol). Section one went somewhat well, secti…
... !), section 4 went "okay," and, section 5 (LG)...well let ... GPA. My top picks right now are UCLA, USC, UC Davis, and ... resume (Public Defender internship, volunteer work with disabled children, VP of ... assistant positions, moot court, and possibly a soon-to-be ... -
Berkeley and DavisHey, everybody. Just found out my first LSAT score of 165. 3.82 GPA, getting Bachelor’s in three years, several years of work experience, etc., e…
... .82 GPA, getting Bachelor’s in three years, several years of work experience ... on likelihood for UC Berkeley and Davis based on that tiny ... input. Thank you for replies and congratulations on your scores. -
Work history and Resume length in applicationHi all - I'm currently working on the Yale application, wherein they recommend submitting a resume and limiting it to a single page. I'm wondering if…
... specifically asks for internship experience and other work completed during studies, maybe ... awards and publications and the other parts of the application can cover work experience ... (both pre and post-grad)?
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Low GPA Splitter, where can I go?Hi all, I am 3 years out of undergrad and have the following numbers: 2.71 GPA. (from top UC School) 165 Feb 2018 LSAT I am URM, and have …
... undergrad and have the following numbers:
2.71 GPA. (from ... />
I am URM, and have great work experience. (3 years as a ... until Fall 2019. **Does my work experience make my application stronger?**
Hey all - I am alive! And, I’m going to law school :)Hey everyone, I’ve been MIA the past couple months. I took not getting into any school pretty hard and had to do a lot of re-evaluation of my life. I…
... I accepted the spot and will be flying out ... out there still struggling and climbing that mountain, don ... a bad gpa, you don’t have work experience, or you ... Stay positive, stay motivated and keep your goal in sight ... still thought about each and every one of you. ...Specific circumstance - Mental Health GPA Addendum or No?Bit of a specific request. My GPA/LSAT are 3.46/169. I graduated in 2011 and have pretty solid work experience and strong extracurriculars. So far I'…
... of a specific request. My GPA/LSAT are 3.46/169 ... . I graduated in 2011 and have pretty solid work experience and strong extracurriculars. So ... there are slim anyway, my gpa (and probably LSAT) will absolutely be ...experience with full time jobHey peeps! I have been working a full time for over 3 years now and from working at my job have decided that I would like to go to law school. My…
... have gained A LOT of experience in my job that ... different types of family and dependency law hearings, and work with law on ... criminals, have interview experience and all. My point and question is I am ... weigh in on my experiences and (decent) GPA, etc vs. my low ...An introduction, and are the pencil threads a joke?Salutations! So when I first saw the pencil threads here and at TLS my impression was that they were jokes entirely. But as a result of them I did…
... level of perception, my experience of the universe has been ... schools since my overall undergraduate GPA was 3.15. Though ... with severe depression and other health and mental health issues ... graduated in 2012 though and my work experience since then is a ...To take September and settle or push off till March and go next year?Hey guys so i'm going to be a senior in college with a 3.85 gpa and I am seeking advice. I've been studying LSAT for around 8 months and its starting…
... college with a 3.85 gpa and I am seeking advice. ... for around 8 months and its starting to really ... from where I started and on my last 5 ... the cycle, study more, and take the LSAT next year ... all comes down to your work experience(if anyone knows otherwise, ...Applying with low GPA, current 156 LSATHi all, wondering if any of you think there's a whispering hope for a 3.0 GPA in a science degree with honours and a current 156 lsat. I will be writ…
... GPA in a science degree with honours and ... with a lower GPA and what LSAT they ... the work force, continually advancing position, and 3 ... years in a unique legal role with court experience ... Hoping for some improvement, and thank ya'll for feedback!165 (September) –> 167 (January), 3.70 GPA. Chances at t20 for next cycle?Hi everyone, I'm curious what you think. I want to practice law in the midwest or south, and I'm looking at schools like WUSTL, Vandy, and UT-Aust…
... it. In addition to my gpa/lsat, I have cookie-cutter ... , and assume average LORs and personal statement. I have some part-time work experience ... from undergrad and I'm taking a ... gap year to work as ...Advice please: Should I apply now, or work for a year and apply next cycle?Hi, hope everyone is doing well! I could use some advice on whether to apply this cycle or work for a year then apply. Here's the situation: Aca…
... apply this cycle or work for a year then ... are mostly volunteer/social work. I also co-authored ... teacher, study meditation, and pursue other personal projects. ... work in the law field for a year and ... apply next cycle with post-grad work experience to ...Advice for a Student Struggling with Consistent Studying and StressHey everyone! I am a relatively new user to 7Sage, and I was just hoping to vent some frustrations that I have had with my LSAT progress. Hopefully t…
... disjointed. Throughout my entire LSAT experience, I have felt really alone ... reached out to, and I had a good experience working through this ... have a 3.92 LSAC gpa and have good soft skills as ... take a lot of hard work and WAY more consistent studying.
Work Experience for ApplicationsI recognize that stats are the most important consideration for any law school, but do you feel it's important to have 'professional' job experience?…
... important to have 'professional' job experience?
Context: I've ... retail for 2+ years now, and I'm wondering if I ... be unimpressed with my current work?Lost and looking for advice: to delay or not to delayHi there: I feel like I have been playing scenarios back and forth in my head too much, so I figured I would pose this question to the 7sage communit…
... , I have a fairly low GPA for Harvard (3.77) but ... (with high marks) and two years of work experience in leadership positions in ... .
I currently work full time and don’t think I ... viable, particularly given my lower GPA? Or will I sort of ...
