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Checklist for applicationHi, I'll be starting the CAS process for getting my LSAC gpa computed as well as getting LORs from professors. I already have two professors will…
... advisor/professor), another from my law firm now.
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Letters of RecommendationI graduated a couple years ago and am having trouble with letters of rec. I briefly held a part time job and then opened a tourism company with a bus…
... .) I've worked at a law firm for the past 3 years ... be a good candidate for law school. -
Law Admissions Down ~16% for 2014To: Everyone in the 7Sage community. As some/most of us may know, law school numbers are down desperately. We all know that this is going to, most…
... www.lawschooltransparency.com/2013/04/law-school-graduates-continue-to- ... for lawyers isn't here. Law firm growth rates are down. Just ... statistical analyses of the current law climate, many published in ... though -- it means a law school with low placement rates ... -
how much do you study? what do you do to focus?i generally study at least 3 hours a day. i felt that 3 hours a day would be sufficient for me because i am fast learner and my attention span does n…
@Nathalie Nguyen: I don't know how you do it. I work 40+ hours a week over at my law firm and it's strenuous. It's a real struggle to get any lsat stuff done throughout the weekdays. Props. -
how much do you study? what do you do to focus?i generally study at least 3 hours a day. i felt that 3 hours a day would be sufficient for me because i am fast learner and my attention span does n…
... with the unscheduled OT a law firm offers. I'm often too ... -
Work ExperienceHey Everyone, I just graduated from University (April 2014) and am planning to write the LSAT September 2014. However, I will not be entering law …
... job at a private/corporate law firm. I know one or two ... , you need to be in law school or you need too ... have a law degree).
Volunteer jobs ... plenty of other non-profit law firms out there as well ... -
Specialty Law Program RankingsI just thought I would throw this question out to the community in hopes of getting a question answered. I am currently planning on studying health c…
... of recruiting for a law firm that is "number 1 ... the nation for healthcare law. You're looking for ... law school student who will make a great addition to your firm ... and demands your particular firm has. Do you hire ... rank #1, or Harvard Law School which is #10 ... -
Is doing paralegal before law school advisable?Hi all, First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whet…
It's definitly worth it OP. I would advocate trying to obtain some sort of exposure to a law firm before going to law school. If you don't like it, it'll save you a lot of money. -
September vs December LSAT/ Scholarship vs Rankings.Hey, everyone, I'm kind of at a crossroads with LSAT prep and potentially where I should go to law school. I'd love to know what you guys think! …
... in a bigwig corporate law firm, a low tier law school is a ... ended up in the same firm doing the same type of ... grad was just starting his law career). The Notre Dame grad ... wanted a life outside his law career. "My son has ... went with a big name law firm." -
Rethinking Feb and PrepCourseSo, I took a course called nextstep prep (private tutor) which was okay for the most part, and I had planned on taking the Feb 2015 exam but seeing t…
... work full-time at a law firm (9-5:30pm on good ... -
Cardozo PT or FT?!Hello fellow 7sagers, I have pretty much decided to attend Cardozo Law and really like the idea of doing their Part time program and beginning 1L in…
I mean if ur mom works for a big law firm and says they look less on PT students... I would go FT, and I believe in general PT is only recommended if you can only do PT -
Studying, Working, and Personal Life BalanceHello everyone! Lately I have been struggling to fully devout myself to studying. I just can’t seem to find the time. Currently, I just completed…
... full-time job at a law firm, graduated undergrad a couple years ... -
Studying, Working, and Personal Life BalanceHello everyone! Lately I have been struggling to fully devout myself to studying. I just can’t seem to find the time. Currently, I just completed…
... boat. I work at a law firm full time as well. I ... -
Is doing paralegal before law school advisable?Hi all, First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whet…
... worked at a big law firm and am currently at ... a smaller boutique law firm. It's a mixed ... wished they never went to law school. It all depends ... to "prepare" before starting law school. You're already on ... questions prior to law school! Good luck. -
hello (look over my cover letter?)I am relatively new to the law school game. I am applying to work at a firm as a legal assistant. I was wonder if anyone would be able to review my c…
I work at a litigation law firm. I can look at it for you. -
Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
I was at my law firm from 2pm-8pm on a Sunday alone cranking out cases. So, why do I want to do this as a lawyer? Don't worry, that was a rhetorical question. ^_^d -
Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation Access Rights Waiver Please review the waiver information and indicate your preference. Required field icon Indicat…
Law schools don't like it when you have access to the LOR. My professor and one of my law firm supervisors have told me about this. -
Jonathan Wang, The New York Times, and some real concernsLike many of you I read that NYTimes article featuring Jonathan and grew very concerned. Jonathan (and the other 7Sage mentors) represent a high bar:…
... job at an average big law firm (think McDermott, Pillsbury, etc.) ... a job at a large law firm, but is that really so ... who is knowledgeable about law school and law firms know that firms ... at practically any firm expressing interest in the firm, and I guarantee ... -
Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
... work full time at a law firm as a paralegal and I ... -
June 2015 WaitersAlright, the waiting game starts. I don't think I saw another waiters discussion on here. Let me know if there is and I missed it. Would anyone like …
@visualcreed I can't wait for the law school headache, and the law firm headache, and the headache that the clients will give. The opposing counsel headaches, the court headaches, bring them all on! -
"So You Want to Go to Law School"So I was reading a blog post on personal statements by the Yale Dean of Admissions, and she linked to this video as a "law school reality check:" htt…
... a career at a big law firm, where I will be doing ... the notion that going to law school to pursue a low ... -
How many people think age matters?I had a discussion with a coworker yesterday about taking the LSAT. I just turned 32 in May and she kind of frowned at my age. I felt she was frowing…
At the law firm I work for now, 2 of the lawyers here started in law school after they already had established careers (one, a professor, the other, in computers). Age is just a number. -
What are your career goals?I know a similar thread was created about which school is your dream school, but I thought I would create one about interests in the field of law. W…
@Pacifico Hey, that could be a good compromise for me- as long as I could do some pro bono/PI/social justice-type work I feel I'd be happy at a Big Law firm. I will check that out, thanks! -
Older Students?I am really enjoying this site and the class I signed up for. I am curious if there are other non traditional students enrolled or on 7Sage such as …
... time in a very demanding law firm, and care for an elderly ... -
Importance of T14The common understanding among law school applicants is that if you want a reasonable shot at practicing "big law" you HAVE to get T14. My questions …
... you worked at a big law firm? I recommend doing so before ... . I work at the top law firm in NYC and I do ... -
Importance of T14The common understanding among law school applicants is that if you want a reasonable shot at practicing "big law" you HAVE to get T14. My questions …
... work at a big law firm before attending law school. While I definitely ... do their homework before choosing law school or any career path ... that debt burden are big law or loan forgiveness. Until disruptive ... -
Everyone and their mother is telling me not to......go to law school. This includes alumni and current faculty in my region. They say that everything is way too saturated. Besides the LSAT-tak…
... lawyer in family law and to start my own firm. So I ... wanting to start a law firm out of law school. But this is ... -
Everyone and their mother is telling me not to......go to law school. This includes alumni and current faculty in my region. They say that everything is way too saturated. Besides the LSAT-tak…
... lawyer in family law and to start my own firm. So I ... wanting to start a law firm out of law school.
This ... want to have my own firm and/or be as independent ... -
Gap YearWhat do people consider the pros and cons of gap years? I've done some research on my own but was wondering what you sagers think, because I know we …
... in IP at a big law firm and didn't feel that ... at a small boutique litigation firm for a year and ... my goal is to attend law school near-free and exit ... not to rely on big law life for financial security.< ... before committing myself to the law.
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