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Does personal insecuirty have to be "explained" in a personal statement?My essay is about how I overcame insecure instincts that tried to keep me from a volunteering experience. The experience ended up being worthwhile an…
... tried to keep me from a volunteering experience. The experience ... being worthwhile and made me a more confident person.
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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…
... 're applying Early Decision, a Why X addendum is redundant ... ED tells them you are certain to go there if ... not care about your reason. In a sense, applying ED is ... that says more than a 500 word addendum ever ... ED than trying to write a Why X addendum."
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Advice from a 170+ scorerHi Everybody, I first took the LSAT in 2016 and scored a 169. I tried again in September 2017 and scored above 170. Here are a few things I w…
... took the LSAT in 2016 and scored a 169. I ... :)
2) In practice tests, we try to ... dissect C. Same thing in logic games: you do ... wrong choices (just like JY in his videos) -- don' ... but scoring highly requires a certain degree of engagement with the ... -
Can my attorney write me a letter of recommendation?I'm currently both involved in a court case and attempting to apply to law school. My parents have told me to ask my attorney to write me a letter of…
... m currently both involved in a court case and attempting ... attorney to write me a letter of recommendation, but ... I've given on a certain document were "third-year ... to ask her for a recommendation, since she' ... a well-respected attorney at one of the top law firms in ... -
PT10.S4.Q14 - in a learning experimentI really dislike this flaw q and I've historically had trouble with it so I'd love some feedback to see if my understanding of the stimulus and the A…
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In an experiment, researchers ran rats through a maze, some ... be relevant to finishing a maze, in the same way sight ... with the unstated idea in the conclusion that the ... A because it was descriptively inaccurate with "small deficiencies in ... -
is it a bad idea to look for a new job while in the middle of LSAT studyingI originally took this job after undergrad thinking that I would work here for less than a year but now I'm doing another gap year waiting for the ne…
... cycle. This job has a nice environment, people ... /> I used to work a hectic fast paced legal secretary ... /> Positives -- I can find a job with human interaction and ... stop feeling like a depressed robot
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JD jobs in a bank/finance?Hello everyone. :) What are some jobs that a JD could do for a bank or for a financial regulatory organization/firm/body/entity? Entry level with…
... some jobs that a JD could do for a bank or for ... a financial regulatory organization/firm ... . I am most specifically interested in compliance with the goal of ... -
PT1.S3.Q10 - Even in a democracy, it is necessaryI understand that (c) is a better answer choice than (b), but I couldn't rule (b) out either. Isn't the direction of public policy out of scope with …
I understand that (c) is a better answer choice than (b), ... the stimulus? Is there something in the passage that I am ... missing here? Many thanks in advance!
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Sending in a LOCI before hearing back?Submitting a LOCI before a waitlist - has anyone ever done this/is this at all advisable? I feel like as I'm still waiting to hear from schools this …
Submitting a LOCI before a waitlist - has anyone ever done ... hear from schools this late in the cycle, it might be ... good to reiterate my interest in some of the schools for ... -
how long take you -0/-1 in LR? Help please!! (updated)Hey all, (heads up: many words in this remark, but thanks so much in advance for reading and taking the time to help! i really appreciate it and a…
... br /> (heads up: many words in this remark, but thanks so ... much in advance for reading and ... struggling with them to a certain extent as I'm ... the patterns/cookie cutters in the various LR sections, ... four level 5 questions in a LR section, and I ... -
Route to ADA in a Specific CityAsst. District Attorney in Philly or Pittsburgh -- that's my goal. Numbers: Avg 167 LSAT (fighting for 170+ this cycle); 3.55 UGPA Non-traditi…
... practical advantages offered alongside prestige in many cases. Not about ... think? How should one in my situation go about pursuing ... an ADA position in these specific cities?
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How much time should I leave in a section to review LR Questions?Quick question - how much time should I leave to review LR questions within a section - I've recently gotten quick enough to leave 4-6 minutes to go …
... to review LR questions within a section - I've recently ... the next question.... I have a hard time, mental barrier really ... curious if anyone else has a similar approach and generally how ... - I've recently succeeded in getting quicker - a positive, that is over ... -
In need of help with this exampleI would say I am at the point where indicators and making diagrams has become second nature for me. But, this particular problem has my mind going in…
... problem has my mind going in a loop. Logic makes more sense ... me when I understand why certain negations are valid--i.e ... me, I view this problem in two parts, before the comma ... the comma, using until as a group three indicator would cancel ... -
How do you all decide how hard a question or passage is?Hi there, I know you all rank how hard questions or passages are on a five-point scale. I figured you do it based on what percentage of people got a …
... or passages are on a five-point scale. I ... what percentage of people got a certain question wrong.
I just finished a preptest (66) and I'm ... four out of five in difficulty, but said it ... ranked three out of four in difficulty.
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A response for myself and others after my big dropHey there, fellow 7sage students. This is a collection of thoughts from chatting with others on 7sage and I thought it might be helpful to share. *…
... , 15, or 25 hardest questions in a row, timed, and get none ... questions of that difficulty correct in a row... or at least if ... think over time, luck plays a part in the score too. Sometimes ... that you're not 100% certain about. You've eliminated 3 ... -
PT81.S2.Q22 - In a recent study, one group of participantsReposting from my comment This question has one of the most insane assumptions I’ve ever seen on the LSAT, I’m sorry but this should of been taken…
... exam. The assumption that a twin watching another twin would ... like assuming both twins looking in mirror would have difficulty telling ... their twin reading overreported by a significant amount how much ... other part. Is a twin watching a twin more like watching ... -
Entitled to a minor but never receivedHi everyone, So I graduated without a minor as I had to transfer campuses within my university and the campus I transferred to did not have the re…
... I noticed that taking a certain economics class (that I ... year) entitled me to a business minor (but I ... about this while I was in school!).
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On RC: How certain do you usually feel about your answers to the questions?Hi all! I have some questions pertaining to RC and would greatly appreciate any thoughts from you! In my cold diagnostic, I got about 5 wrong; af…
... any thoughts from you! In my cold diagnostic, I ... and passage structure for a while, I can get ... just want to travel back in time, grab me at ... I chose certain ACs during review, but in a time-constraint ... PT, I am almost always guided by a ... -
How to respectfully withdraw your application from a law school?Hey. I was recently accepted into Georgetown Law ED. I was just wondering if there is a template, guide, or how-to on how to approach withdrawing…
... just wondering if there is a template, guide, or how-to ... other applications by a certain time?
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Michigan 1L: Advice Based on 1 Semester in Law School@keets993 @eRetaker I'm writing this because I promised to and because the internet has a sort of strong response bias where only those who do well…
... a B in Civil Procedure, a B+ in Constitutional Law, and a B+ in Torts for a ... total of a 3 ... than just copying). However, at a certain point I am sure there ... -
Printing out certain LR questionsSorry if this has been asked, but is there a certain way to do this? Particular LR questions from random PT's/Problem sets that I have gotten wrong t…
Sorry if this has been asked, but is there a certain way to do this? Particular LR questions from random PT's/Problem sets that I have gotten wrong that I want to go back and do over again. Thanks in advance -
How to avoid/shake-off LSAT "rustiness" in timed work and skills?hey all so I've noticed that in my PT phase, I can find myself getting rusty in certain areas after not working on them for a few weeks or not doi…
... can find myself getting rusty in certain areas after not working on ... at least doing a few timed repeat sections in LR, RC, and ... else experienced this??
In a sense, it's like doing ... LSAT shape before one takes a fresh test?
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How Long Should I Stay on a Waitlist?Now that the first deposit date has passed, you may find yourself sitting on a waitlist. How long do you have to wait? How long does a school maintai…
... candidates from their waitlist after a certain point. This would provide ... their waitlist up through orientation in case of any “melt” ... attend law school, perhaps in a new city or state, ... these potential challenges of relocating in a hurry.
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What to include in a rec letter?I am meeting with a professor on short notice who offered me a rec letter. He wants me to come in with 3-4 points I'd like him to touch on in the let…
I am meeting with a professor on short notice who offered me a rec letter. He wants me to come in with 3-4 points I'd like him to touch on in the letter. Any ideas for what should be included? -
Can you take an LSAT in a different state?I am currently living in Utah, but would like to take a test in California for timing purposes. I have a Utah drivers License. Does anyone know if yo…
I am currently living in Utah, but would like to take a test in California for timing purposes. I have a Utah drivers License. Does anyone know if you can take an LSAT out of state? -
Do I include a fender bender in a C&F addendum?I had a very minor fender bender (I was at fault) a couple years ago that resulted in no damage to either car, but as a precaution we both wanted to …
... at fault) a couple years ago that resulted in no damage ... to either car, but as a precaution ... wanted to have a police report filled out in case something ... would qualify with respect to a C&F question' ... any help or advice in advance! -
If you are currently in a Masters ProgramI will be working on MSW when applying. Are transcripts needed for LSAC, and if so are they looked at favorably? Also...I just read online that yo…
I will be working on MSW when applying. Are transcripts needed for LSAC, and if so are they looked at favorably?
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Diversity Statement as a Woman in Law/STEM?Before, I never considered writing a diversity statement, because I didn’t realize how broadly law schools defined “diversity.” I understand that wom…
... women are becoming better represented in the legal profession than ... to write. Coming from a STEM background in undergrad, I have ... seen how underrepresented women are in STEM. I am considering ... it be worth discussing this in a diversity statement (my potential ... -
Need Advice: Should I take a 4 day trip if I'm taking LSAT in March?Hi everyone, Just wanted to know if you experienced this, I have been studying steadily for couple of months and i'm making progress ( I also stu…
... progress ( I also studied in the past and have sort ... I study haphazardly it shows in my resutls, which I ... and then it gets better. A
Anyway I ... falls on a weekend I usually take a day off in a week so ... 'm taking the test in March in Europe so it's ... -
Road to 170+: Exit Strategy *Long Read on a strategy to help you attain a 170+ Score*In June 1941 Nazi Germany made an ill-fated attempt at invading Russia. Buoyed by their quick success in France, they launched the greatest invasion …
... this can get trapped in a question or a game. This is where ... to recognize when you are in a situation where that might be ... dealt your cards you have certain odds of getting the question ... time traps. There is a particular question in a later PT (87-89 ...
