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Letter Of Rec Vs. Eval -LSAC Application?What is the difference and any insight here? I have looked around but have not been able to find much.
... from K-JD then 2 academic/1 work related is a ... -
LSAC Resume TemplateIs there a template or general format available to model your resume after?
Harvard has some on their website that aren't terrible. Just google law school resume Harvard and it should be one of the first few links. -
Any benefit to applying in June over October?Hey everyone, Long story short, the plan was to sit the October test. I ended up moving it to December, from which I withdrew. The new plan is to …
... I am scoring consistently in Harvard's LSAT range. It's ... . Like I mentioned in your Harvard acceptance thread, my top target ... school is Harvard. I am willing to push ... -
Public Interest Law loan forgivenessI was just curious if anyone knows much about the loan forgiveness for those who opt to practice public interest law. Is it a program sponsored by t…
... amount on a yearly basis (Harvard), and some only forgive the ... -
LOR questionI have one LOR from an undergrad professor who knows me very well and always writes a superb letter for me. I've been in the working world for 2 …
You really should have at least two academic if you can. You're not K-JD but you aren't far off so I would say your best bet is two academic LORs and one from your employer. -
LOR questionI have one LOR from an undergrad professor who knows me very well and always writes a superb letter for me. I've been in the working world for 2 …
Also it doesn't matter if the UG prof was in a law related class. Just get the best second academic LOR you can regardless of the area of expertise of the professor, or the class you took with them. -
debt minimization vs job placement statwondering what people think about this issue? would it be better to attend a school ranked from 16-20 with full/near-full scholarship vs a school ran…
I would take a big scholarship from 15-20 school over a T4-14 but T3 over T4-14 scholarship since I have academic aspirations. -
What're you doing while waiting on December 2015 Gray Day?Ok folks, a lot of us around here are waiting on Gray Day results for the December test. This is, as always, and occasion for solidarity. What are yo…
I'm spending it making a pros and cons list for Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Full-ride Columbia, Chicago, and NYU, fully knowing it will soon become a useless file. -
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There are only two real rules: answer the prompt and don't be boring. If contractions work then go for it. This isn't an academic paper or one that would otherwise require such formality. -
Wanting to give up after over a year of studying, advice?Soooo I'm not the one to post but it seems needed and I have no where else to turn. First things first, I promised myself I would not go to law schoo…
@gloria1117 The person got into HARBARD... not joking Harvard man... Seems to always be outliers and possibilities. -
Got same LSAT score three times.Not only is this extremely embarrassing but the worst part is that I really felt I had improved. I wouldn't mind if it was a high score but I got a 1…
... is more than capable of academic excellence in spite of the ... -
JD good for business professionals? Appreciate your thoughts.Hey all, I work in a business development role (partnerships, strategic relationships, sales, dealing with government red tape). I love getting pe…
... it, esp. since your specific academic background won't matter outside ... -
NA Questions on the Recent Exams.Anyone feel like some of the correct answers to NA questions on the recent exams aren't really necessary? On PT 71,S1, Q22 I see how this would be …
@"◊ Q.E.D. ◊" said:
You're positive the NA isn't actually necessary
NA correct AC's= totally necessary. In fact, LSAC has published elaborate academic papers on this topic. So yeah, it's legit. -
Is it a good idea to wait a year between undergrad graduation and law school applications?I got a 153 on my first attempt at the LSAT this December. I feel I can do a lot better than this if I continue to study. The problem is, I didn't re…
... after you have some non-academic experience definitely has significant advantages ... -
Is it a good idea to wait a year between undergrad graduation and law school applications?I got a 153 on my first attempt at the LSAT this December. I feel I can do a lot better than this if I continue to study. The problem is, I didn't re…
... many ways relating to your academic/professional career. I don't ... -
HELP: Law school application processI'm trying to apply to law school but I have a major problem. I've worked at an uneventful startup the last two years. It's been my passion but now I…
... and really should have two academic LORs. You should have ~40 ... caution against applying without any academic LORs as it would look ... -
HELP: Law school application processI'm trying to apply to law school but I have a major problem. I've worked at an uneventful startup the last two years. It's been my passion but now I…
... they discuss at length your academic/intellectual capabilities, so that information ... -
Application - Awards & ScholarshipI noticed that except for Harvard, most schools do not provide a column for listing awards received in college. Where can we list those? On resume?…
It is on the bottom of every application I filled out under (i believe) the education section. It says list all academic honors, awards,achievements, etc. -
Application - Awards & ScholarshipI noticed that except for Harvard, most schools do not provide a column for listing awards received in college. Where can we list those? On resume?…
Also I would include them on your resume as well in a small section. Harvard's website has good sample resumes where they include them in a good way. -
Point at which professional references become something of a mustI currently have three (of what I would presume to be solid) academic references, all from professors. I have been out of school and working at my cu…
... , they care more about your academic potential than about other "soft ... more valuable perspective on your academic potential than a professor. If ... -
Point at which professional references become something of a mustI currently have three (of what I would presume to be solid) academic references, all from professors. I have been out of school and working at my cu…
... been fine just using the academic ones. But having a good ... lean more heavily on the academic ones simply because you're ... . However, if you have four academic LORs that you have reason ... -
Point at which professional references become something of a mustI currently have three (of what I would presume to be solid) academic references, all from professors. I have been out of school and working at my cu…
Thank you both. And I didn't think about keeping an LOR for potential wait lists. If I decide to pursue a professional LOR at all, maybe I'll use it for that. But I'm quite convinced I'll be just fine with my three academic LORs. Thanks again! -
Great News: "Everyone Is Losing Interest In Law School"A quick read (and a great site for those interested in solo/boutique practice): <a href="https://lawyerist.com/83758/everyone-is-losing-interest-…
... applicants for the 2016–2017 academic year. Applicants are up 2 ... -
Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
... for a long time an academic reference was strongly encouraged by ... -
Admissions- Bad form?I need to submit to an explanation I got for a minor warning about guests when my buddy visited me freshman year of college AND I'd like to add an LS…
@Pacifico I agree. But the app says have you ever been charged/warned/sanctioned for any academic or misconduct. I forgot about it -
Older (53+) Law Students at T14??I'am depressed and anxious... Does anybody know anyone who was accepted to T-14 as an older (again, 53+ years old) applicant? If one had all the righ…
... to law school for the academic pursuit or to aid you ... -
Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
... really like to see some academic references, but how long after ... ’d love to have some academic letters if that’s not ... -
Fulbright Scholarship vs Working for a YearSo, I have a question for everyone about what will benefit me more. I was recently accepted into the Fulbright Scholarship program and will get fundi…
... Arizona Summit vs sticker at Harvard, but rather significant money at ... Penn vs sticker at Harvard).
Either way, congratulations, and ... -
Fulbright Scholarship vs Working for a YearSo, I have a question for everyone about what will benefit me more. I was recently accepted into the Fulbright Scholarship program and will get fundi…
... Arizona Summit vs sticker at Harvard, but rather significant money at ... Penn vs sticker at Harvard).
I'm don ...
