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How many law schools to apply to?#help I was wondering what a good number of law schools to apply to would be? I want to be sure I give myself the best chance, but also make sure I a…
#help I was wondering what a good number of law schools to apply to would be? I want to be sure I give myself the best chance, but also make sure I am reasonable as it is an expense to submit an application each time. Thanks! -
Is there a limit on how many law schools we can apply to?Hey guys, hope y'all prep is coming along well. I am currently in the midst of applying to law schools and wanted to know if there was a limit on how…
Hey guys, hope y'all prep is coming along well. I am currently in the midst of applying to law schools and wanted to know if there was a limit on how many we can apply to. Thanks for the feedback! -
Do law schools care how long it takes you to finish undergrad?For example, would it be detrimental in my law school application if I were to graduate in five years as opposed to the expected four years? I essent…
... detrimental in my law school application if I were to graduate in ... five years as opposed to the expected four years? I ... essentially had to skip my Junior year of ... me from going to school as I needed to be medically monitored ... -
Timing: How long did it take you?Hi 7sage! I'm doing timed PTs now and so far I have done 4. I am having such a hard time with timing as right when the timer hits I get stressed a…
... 4. I am having such a hard time with timing as ... I just can't seem to do well under timed conditions. Feeling ... /> How long did it take you all to get use to the timing conditions? How many ... PTs did it take you to ... -
What to do, and what not to do during virtual forumsHi everyone, Pursuant to some advice that I had recently received, I have signed myself up for a few "admissions roadshows". Would be great if yo…
... the law schools participating in/hosting these events, and faux passes to avoid ... that one can/ought to do, to: (i) make the most of these ... how specific would it be advisable for one to be in relation to ... officers)?
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Just applied to law schools but also registered for Nov 2020 LsatHello all, I was initially going to wait until after taking Nov LSAT but I just couldn’t wait... so I did it. I applied. It was really exciting an…
... . I do have questions. I will go ahead and take the Nov ... ? What if the decision is rendered after I take the lsat? I ... to go through the application process again for all of the law schools ... -
Non native speakers of English out there, how long did it take you to get the score you want ?Hi Non-native English speakers out there, many people don't realize my English is not my first language in everyday life but when it comes to LSAT, I…
... life but when it comes to LSAT, I definitely feel the ... it will be a slow journey for me to get a good score ... on LSAT.
Non-native English speakers, how long ... did it take you to achieve the score you ... -
Retaking a 170... How long did it take you to get from low 170's to high 170's consistently?I'm currently PT'ing in the low 170's. Got a 170 in April after PT'ing in the high 160s. Like many, I really want to try and push above 175. I work f…
... the low 170's. Got a 170 in April after PT ... work full time. Should I take June, August, or October? ... me feels like a month is not enough to comfortably PT in ... high 170's. How long did it take you to PT from low 170 ... 's to high 170' ... -
Going through Core Curriculum as 170s scorer for first time. How long to budget? Advice?Long time user of 7Sage here. I've studied for the LSAT for a while now and I scored a 170 on test day and I'm planning to retaking for a high 170s s…
... have.
**How long did it take you to go through the entire ... take a lot of notes? **Did any of you high scorers (170+) do ... a retake, you went back to the fundamentals?** **Did it pay off to do ... -
Can Law Schools see how many Schools you apply to?Essentially, I am wondering if Law Schools have access to information regarding how many schools I apply to. Can Law Schools see if I have applied to…
... if Law Schools have access to information regarding how many schools I apply to. Can Law Schools see ... if I have applied to ... 2 or 20 Schools ... -
How long did it take you to go from -5 to -2~-1As the title says, how long did it take you to break the -5~-6 ceiling? And were you studying full time or part time?
As the title says, how long did it take you to break the -5~-6 ceiling? And were you studying full time or part time? -
Do Masters Degrees have an effect on my admission into law schools?Hello 7sage family, I am curious to know if anyone has information on how masters degrees are evaluated in terms of applying to law schools? Being…
... on how masters degrees are evaluated in terms of applying to law schools? Being a ... which is a masters in legal studies from usc, do masters degrees ... give an upper hand (in any way) to a student ... -
Applying To Canadian Law SchoolsHello Everyone! I am applying to Canadian law schools. I am planning on applying by November 1st as that is the deadline and I plan to write the …
... you have experience:
1) How are references completed through OLAS ... to Canadian Law Schools?
3) Do you write one personal statement for all law schools ... , references, etc)? Like what a good timeline? When do people usually begin? -
Do I Re-takeAfter getting my score from the August LSAT today I'm totally at a loss. I took my first LSAT in June and scored a 157 which was not where I wanted t…
... Should I sacrifice this to take the test again? I ... ) is going to be too long and hurt me ... very unsure of what to do at this point ... closes tomorrow. I have a strong GPA (3.76 ... I am not trying to make t14 or anything but ... still want to get into the best schools that ... -
Do Canadian Law Schools Look at Transcripts from the School you Transferred From?Hi! I was wondering if anyone was in a similar position or can help guide me in my current situation. I did two years of undergrad at one Canadian un…
... if anyone was in a similar position or can ... I did not complete a full course-load in ... have to do an additional fifth year. I know each law schools are ... you transferred from and take those marks into account ... , I don’t require to take a full year’s worth of ... -
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…
... once they take a stack of apps home to read. ... effort will make you a lawyer. Let law schools do whatever they ... really proves invaluable in the long run.
... law-school-gpa-.html
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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…
... work a full-time career like I do. How can you relate to ... working full time and yet make recommendations that are not ... your performance. LSAC and law schools take this stuff into account so ... of law.
This to me represents the real long ... -
Pressure from other people to rush to take exam when you need longer to prepareWhat are some tactful responses you have given to friends and family about this? Thanks!
... benefits from encouraging students to take a long time to study. The longer ... to go to schools which virtually guarantee them a spot in big law ... prestige or how much change they allow you to make in ... want to do public interest law) the equation is going to come ... -
Should you go to a law school you don't want or should you try the LSAT again?Hello sagers. I am in doubt about this. I have a terrific GPA in undergrad. 3.85. My LSAT performance is dismal. I am thinking of accepting an offer …
... to a (presumably) higher-ranked institution? Students from other law schools would apply to ... to take and belieive it or not I dont want to go to a ... really like to do is ... to make a meaningful contribution to society. what we learn in law school is how to be a ... -
Down in the dumpsHi all, I got my September mark back and am just so mad at myself. I completely choked after seeing the first RC passage. I stubbornly went throug…
... what kind of law schools do you need to get in to achieve whatever you ... allow you to get into those schools, and how long do you need to achieve that ... to take some time off to give my fullest.) Now I just got a ... but I hope it helps to make the right decision. -
Relatively Low GPA from a competitive SchoolHey guys, Just want advice from people on the application process. I'll be brief. I went to a very good school for undergrad, Notre Dame, but bec…
... understanding, though, law schools take undergrad rigor into account to an extent.< ... main way to make them view your GPA in a broader ... Sorry for how long winded this response is, but to answer you ... however, you can probably do extremely well with admissions! -
@Everyone who's ALREADY APPLIED to Law Schools for Aug 2014Okay, so I'm far from a respectable source of knowledge on Law School admissions, but I know many of you have applied (or are already in). Is any…
... 'm far from a respectable source of knowledge on Law School admissions ... it drop-dead incredible how responsive and accepting law schools are being lately ... an email and asked me to apply free of charge, or ... was that I had a 3.1, a 157, and am Puerto ... -
How many do you NEED?One day I jotted down "How many do you NEED?" on the front of an envelope. I was asking myself how many LSAT's I really needed to understand the gen…
One day I jotted down "How many do you NEED?" on the front ... that, I wanted to see how it would feel to take the LSAT again ... . So this story is a long-winded means for a question I have ... think that I might do better to closely study a small number of ... -
How To Make Sure You Perform On Test DayI completed most of the core curriculum (90% or so) mid way through October and have been taking PT's ever since then. I have taken 20 PT's at this …
... have any tips on how to really make sure you dominate on ... see the test in such a different way and my ... anything specific to make sure they are ready to perform when ... I do on LG and LR, but getting to that ... anyone has any advice on how to push for that 175 + ... -
Tackling the Break: A Dance Dance Revolution-Inspired Approach***I love to write, and I also happen to have a little knowledge about the LSAT and law school admissions generally. With JY’s blessing, I have decid…
... to have a little knowledge about the LSAT and law ... a semi-regular basis by posting long- ... was just starting to make a splash in the ... were able to do so, at least for a while. < ... start you questioning how well you’re ...
He could take a break, and it would ... -
The Most Important LSAT Prep Decision You Will MakeToday, we have our first discussion about attitude. This is a rather sensitive topic, because nobody likes to be told that their attitude sucks, but …
... most important decision you can make is the decision to set aside ... not knowing how to do it, or you can do something about ... is going to make a difference in your chances of going to law school. ...
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Things To Do/Avoid Leading Up To the June TestOne week before test day! Here are three things to do and three things to avoid in the lead-up. DO: Scout out your test site – Even if you don…
... tables, or are you getting long desks? Classroom layouts within ... questions you’re going to do for your Monday morning ... close to the test, take more tests in a desperate attempt to validate ... giving you a benchmark for how you performed at a particular point ... -
"Jump in LSAT Takers Gives Law Schools Finally Something to Cheer"What does this mean for us? Nothing. Just put your best self forward on the LSAT and applications. That's what you'd do if the numbers were down 6.6%…
... . That's what you'd do if the numbers were down ... to pre-empt any doomsdaying.
http://blogs.wsj.com/law ... /2015/07/10/jump-in-lsat-takers-gives-law-schools-finally-something-to ... -
Dilemma!A lot of you know my story, but if you don't here's a link to the situation I was in about three weeks ago: http://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/…
... /i-m-not-really-sure-how-to-feel
... both schools don't necessarily care if I take the ... not even be able to make a case for higher scholarship ... a presidential campaign (which should boost my resumé for law ... trainer once. If I do study, should I go ... -
How will law schools see my study abroad GPA?Hi 7sagers, I am currently attending and pursuing a bachelor's degree from a foreign school(outside of the U.S./Canada). Meanwhile, two years ago,…
... I have understood, I need to submit two transcripts from both ... GPA is good - but apparently law schools will not care it much ... S. school and my future law school would see it carefully ... anyone who has a similar issue with me? How will law schools consider this ...
