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| gpa | 6K | 10.4K |
| non | 2.6K | 3.2K |
| traditional | 655 | 782 |
| applicants | 1.5K | 2K |
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Re-applying (a case study?)Came across this profile on LSN today. A person who was a splitter and applied very end of January and decided to wait and re-apply early (September)…
... ; > I reapplied with same GPA, LSAT, and general early time ... dates.
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Any music/fine art majors out there?I'm a music student and law school hopeful (obviously). I decided to check out admissions records for music majors on Law School Numbers today, and …
... pretty late and I’m non-traditional with 10+ years work experience ... do want a diversity of applicants. So if anything, they may ... -
Discouraged - Can I really pull this off or am I deluding myself?I began studying for the LSAT shortly after I graduated from undergrad, about 5 years ago. I scored a 145 diagnostic. Since then I've taken the test …
... similar spot to you- non-traditional, lower than ideal GPA, working full time ... -
Discouraged - Can I really pull this off or am I deluding myself?I began studying for the LSAT shortly after I graduated from undergrad, about 5 years ago. I scored a 145 diagnostic. Since then I've taken the test …
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Discouraged - Can I really pull this off or am I deluding myself?I began studying for the LSAT shortly after I graduated from undergrad, about 5 years ago. I scored a 145 diagnostic. Since then I've taken the test …
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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…
... , law school as an older/non-traditional student, student government and organizations ... so-cal? What was your gpa, lsat and age coming in ... -
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…
... , law school as an older/non-traditional student, student government and organizations ... so-cal? What was your gpa, lsat and age coming in ... -
Parenting, family, social life, and Law SchoolNow seems as good a time as any to start a thread near and dear to some people considering law school. Is it possible to maintain some sort of balan…
... to be an attack on "traditional" KJD students, its just one ... very different from the few traditional KJD students I have talked ... in my life (my LSAC GPA clearly reflects that I did ... lot of the older, parenting non-traditional students are. I worry a ... -
Anyone taking the July LSAT?I am only a 1/3 done with the CC at this point and am really concerned I won't be prepared for the June LSAT. However, since this is the first year…
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I'm a non-traditional student and don't have ... LSAT score being 157 and GPA 3.55 (mine is 3 ... -
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…
... I'm in the older, non-traditional group. I'm 32. I ... for the admission process. Older applicants typically have more work and ... -
Returning Student w/Low GPA. Do I have a chance?I am an older student (almost 40). I dropped out of college in 2001 with a sub-2.0 GPA due to domestic violence/abuse issues. I worked full-time thro…
... where you can input your GPA & lsat score to show ... /
http://users.lawschoolnumbers.com/gpa-lsat
For splitters ... .. Though as you're a non-traditional student, if you're able ... to your lower first-time GPA in an addendum, I think ... -
UVA @ Sticker - Worth it?My goal is definitely BL but incurring so much debt to achieve it seems risky. Just wanted to hear your thoughts. I've been accepted to WUSTL w/ $…
... legal academia. There are two non-T13 CVs I saw, and ... are becoming increasingly receptive to non-HYS applicants (though I would love ... the OP has a good GPA), of course. But if the ... -
What is a non-traditional applicant?When people say they are a non-traditional applicant, what do they mean? Is it just being older than 30?
Someone who didn't go straight through school into law school.
"traditional applicants" are also known as K-JD's which means kindergarten - juris doctors.
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Webinar w/ Admissions Officer at UT Law + Edit GiveawayHi everyone, On **Tuesday, June 11, at 9 p.m. ET,** I'll host a webinar with Mathiew Le, the assistant dean of admissions and financial aid at The…
... for scholarship. Median LSAT and GPA are competitive for scholarship. Only ... get additional aid.
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Malcom Gladwell takes the LSATBelow is a link to Gladwell's podcast (part 1) where he talks about his experience taking the LSAT. There's still another part to come but the pod en…
... two law schools (a traditional law school with 370 ... In undergrad, and a non-traditional school of 600, many ... test performance at the traditional law school, while the ... huge effects on the GPA you receive. Teaching classes ... and earn an easy GPA has a big effect. ... -
What do I do next?So I’m honestly starting to believe that this test is impossible for me to even get into the high 160’s. I’ve been struggling with this exam since la…
... a URM and also a non-traditional student/applicant with a very ... CV and 3.75 undergrad GPA from an Ivy League.
Non Traditional ApplicantHello Everyone, I would need some helps from everyone: I am a non-traditional applicant, 29 years old, 7 years of professional working experience…
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> I am a non-traditional applicant, 29 years old, 7 ... in 2012 and had a GPA of 2.16 (Transcript) and ... 2.1 (LSAC GPA). I have been in a ...
I am also non-traditional applicant! Although I don't ...Where should I ED??Stats: 163 LSAT (Retaking in November; PTing high 160s) GPA: 3.1 (I know; I don't speak of it); Not URM; Strong softs (Fed. government experience) …
... you are pulling down their GPA numbers you have got to ... not consider 25 to be non-traditional. It is not unusual for ... . I would caution against using non-traditional in your diversity statement but ...advice/motivation?Hi guys! Sorry this may be a long post but I am in need of MOTIVATION for studying for the LSAT. My story basically starts with me idiotically inves…
... does not qualify as non-traditional. Schools definitely prefer applicants that have at ... of our experience. Regarding more non-traditional students than usual this year ...Admissions cycle when taking the April LSATOkay, I am definitely a non-traditional student and didn't even realize until just now that taking the April LSAT is wayy too late since most admissi…
... ’s exam. I’m a non traditional student and looking to go ... trade, and while my undergrad gpa was only 2.91 my ...LF ride or die Study Buddy (upper 140s to 170+)Hello 7Sage neighborhood, I didn't have any luck with the 'Study Buddies' tool so I am reaching out here. I'll try to be really detailed in wha…
... if interested. I am a non-traditional. 44 years old but motivated ... a semester break, 3.95 GPA. My first LSAT was a ...No Letters of RecommendationHi Everyone, Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I have been out of school for 10 years now and due to my job have moved to another part of…
... have some, but if your GPA and LSAT score are well ... from work LORs from the 'non-traditional' students knowing their academic references ...What I Wish I Knew before BigLaw Recruiting 101Hello all, Here’s another round of unsolicited advice for what I wish I knew before law school: BigLaw recruiting edition. For most law studen…
... school, do firms have different GPA cut-offs depending in which ... H/Y/S use very non-traditional grading like H/P/DS ... influence the assumptions they make. Non-traditional grades certainly help subvert this ...Realistic Law School Admissions ChancesI recently turned 42, and law school has always been my dream since I was eight when an Uncle experienced police brutality in 1980s Southeast Texas. …
... beginning to realize that many non-traditional students such as yourself and ... allow me to increase my GPA – as they have grading systems ... could underline that my past GPA does not reflect my current ...Stress... VentingI take my test on 11/8 & I find my anxiety consuming. I commented on a fellow 7sager trying to encourage them to not focus on the number. But oof... …
... are mostly from being a non-traditional/older applicant. It's so ... just automatically accept all those applicants, but we all know that ...What are my chances? Non-Traditional AppHey everyone! I am aiming for a T14 & feel as though my GPA may be lacking / need to be a splitter. To give some background, I graduated in Spring 20…
... 's median given your GPA. In the case of ... 172. Your "softs" (everything non-GPA/LSAT) seem great, but ... or lower (with a GPA ~3.6) in the ... seem to increasingly favor Non-Traditional students over KJD's ... your professional experience in non-legal roles, you'll ...Q&A Responses From the August 28 Dean's Roundtable DiscussionGreetings 7Sagers! As promised, Dr. Riley and I are going to address some of the most common questions from last night's Q&A that we weren't able…
... general advice for a non-traditional student, what are you ... when looking at various applicants?_
In ... looking for academically strong applicants with great communication, leadership ... non-traditional students holds true as it does for all applicants ...Personal statement HelpHello! I am reaching out to my 7Sage community folks because I really need someone to look over my personal statement. I do not necessarily have peo…
... writing skill due to my non-traditional background. If anyone is willing ...Would it hurt?????I am a non-traditional student, meaning nearly 40. I am retired, so working is not a big deal with a pension. I took my first LSAT and did not scor…
I am a non-traditional student, meaning nearly 40. I ...Full-Time Work and PTsHello everyone, I took the LSAT in September 27, 2014. I got a 145. It was a confidence killer, but I picked myself back up and I have started my …
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Furthermore, I am a non-traditional student. I turn 30 next ...
