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Med school? Second thoughts on law school/BigLawI recently graduated from a somewhat competitive university (top 70 US News ranking, whatever that’s worth) and landed a case assistant/junior parale…
... you can go to a great law school and come out of ... You graduate from an amazing school with basically no debt ... As others mentioned above, med school is 4 years, plus ... either, I think law school would be a better way to ... types of MD and law jobs, find people who ... -
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…
Thanks for bumping this thread. I was actually talking to a law school rep at a forum today about crafting a diversity statement based on age and experience. Some schools may laugh that out of the room, but she said they'd welcome it. -
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…
... My mom went to med school in her 40s and is ... was deciding whether to pursue law, shared a similar sentiment. He said ... could work in a professional capacity than a star student, within ... to law school, YOU REALLY WANT TO GO TO LAW SCHOOL. Compared to a younger ... -
if writing very unusual circumstances in personal statement- - - do I also need diversity statement?My personal statement is going to cover the following: foster care -> drop out in 9th grade - > community college - > work with youth -> graduate …
... the how to get into law school books. If it were I ... your personal statement like a short, short story - a narrative about specific ... . You put the dropout to law school stuff in a diversity statement, IMHO -
if writing very unusual circumstances in personal statement- - - do I also need diversity statement?My personal statement is going to cover the following: foster care -> drop out in 9th grade - > community college - > work with youth -> graduate …
... put the dropout to law school stuff in a diversity statement, IMHO ... deciding to go to law school. My diversity statement was ... a thorough understanding of what motivated me to go to law school ... for going to law school to their school in particular). Doing ... -
LSAT:140 GPA:3.5Okay guys. I'm being super vulnerable here. After going through the 7Sage Curriculum and taking a Kaplan live course, the highest score out of three …
Bryce, if you can get a 3.5 gpa in undergrad, ... confident that you can score a 160-165 with about 4 ... full time studying. You have a good gpa, don't waste ... 't give up on law school because of a low LSAT. It's ... -
LSAT:140 GPA:3.5Okay guys. I'm being super vulnerable here. After going through the 7Sage Curriculum and taking a Kaplan live course, the highest score out of three …
... from) there’s only 3 law schools the university of Minnesota ... in school you’d easily find a job. Everyone here knows a lawyer ... you’re going to law school it’s a guarantee they’ll mention ... Mitchell Hamline (this is a merged school so that also could play ... -
Richmond v. AUWCL v. St. John's v. Brooklyn LawHello -- if I am aspiring to do Big Law in either New York or D.C., which school above would make the most sense?
... big law firms basically require you to graduate from a T14 school. I ... valedictorian and law journal president from a very low ranked school, who was ... probably very rare. The "Law School Confidential" is a good book / audio book ... -
Penalties for Withdrawals? (REALLY need some advice)Hi everyone, So I am determined to apply this upcoming cycle and have registered for the August test. However, I want to leave room for a second a…
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That sounds like a good idea and something I ... test $200, especially when law school itself is a whole other investment. Lol. -
Would it be ok to say that I want to go to law school when applying for a full-time job?Hi everyone, first of all thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. I'm a 23-year-old international student; just got my bachelors deg…
... to use going to law school as a tool to increase offer ... amount? I'm in a position that most people ... brought up my law aspirations in a manner that put the ... their court which was a gamble but paid off. ... can't swing law school aspirations as a benefit for the ... -
Mentally Exhaustedhi guys..just wanted to come on here and let some emotion out because i know nobody who is taking the LSAT or who wants to go to law school and its h…
... haha. I highly recommend taking a break, it's helped ... years after graduating from the Law school, NO ONE will care about ... you are a brilliant lawyer because you went to good school" - random ... perspective. Life is long, law school is just a brief passage. Don't ... -
lsat 176, cgpa 2.55 - Canadian law chances?Hi there, here are my stats: Cgpa 2.55 Last 2 - 2.85 Best 3 - 2.9 Lsat 176 Had depression/issues - documented Do I stand a chance at UofT/M…
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> I held a bunch ... Pretty sad, I was hoping law school would help me straighten out ... want to study at a subpar school... Law isnt like medicine; I ... and then apply to law school later, presenting a fuller picture of someone ... -
Deciding where to apply... helpHey there, Does anyone have advice on strategies or resources for deciding to which schools I should apply? I have looked at the lsat/gpa predicto…
... entire reason to go to law school and I've recently found ... I just read is "Most Law School Advice is Bullsh*t". It ... be a factor in where you decide to go to school, and ... important things when picking a law school. It's a quick and easy read ... -
Deciding where to apply... helpHey there, Does anyone have advice on strategies or resources for deciding to which schools I should apply? I have looked at the lsat/gpa predicto…
... I just read is "Most Law School Advice is Bullsh*t". It ... be a factor in where you decide to go to school, and ... important things when picking a law school. It's a quick and easy read ... -
Writing a "Why X" for Notre DameI wrote my "Why NDLS" which touches on issues such as catholicism, Amy Coney Barrett, and Notre Dame's Religious Liberty Clinic. My professor read my…
... likely be correct. However, law school is not the same as ... that, insofar as a major law school is of a more conservative makeup, ... are probably not valid for law school, where there are strong liberal ... think you could also write a compelling argument for the ... -
Feeling DiscouragedI've debated if I should post this but decided to do it because I really need some encouragement. I took an Oct test for the first time and received …
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I'm in a very similar position and scoring ... terms of getting into law school, your score is the ... . Regardless of what school you're trying to ... just wanting to go to a law school" is the best mentality ... to go to law school? Might be a dreadful question, I ... -
This Admissions Cycle or Next Admissions Cycle?Hi everybody! I have really been stressing out lately. I've been really harping down on myself about my current situation and I'm really frustrated. …
... decided to go to law school. I got a 149 on the October ... , please do! I set up a discord and I would love ... -
Does anyone know what the Law School Explained series will involve?Hi there, I was looking at the series Law School Explained that 7sage is offering now. Has anyone used it? Does anyone have any info about what is…
... looking at the series Law School Explained that 7sage is ... there,
Law School Explained is a series of video and ... the basics of a typical 1L curriculum. Law School Explained is ... more information about our Law School Explained courses here: https ... -
After 3 times of test and 200+ preptest, Advice PleaseI have started to study since 2020 March. One preptest a day, 6 days a week most of the times. Got 163 in the first exam, but failed at second and th…
... than quantity. Lastly, developing a systematic approach to each section ... despite having even worked with a number of private tutors. ... accuracy. I also developed a simple checklist for all 17 ... doctor before going to law school (I am a 1L now) and there ... -
After 3 times of test and 200+ preptest, Advice PleaseI have started to study since 2020 March. One preptest a day, 6 days a week most of the times. Got 163 in the first exam, but failed at second and th…
... than quantity. Lastly, developing a systematic approach to each section ... despite having even worked with a number of private tutors. ... accuracy. I also developed a simple checklist for all 17 ... doctor before going to law school (I am a 1L now) and there ... -
Big Swings in Scores166, 160, 166, 162, **_151_**, 163, 170, _**149 (First digital LSAT**_),162 (Jan LSAT), 163 (after a month off), 170, _**159, 159,**_ 162 I realiz…
... Harvard or just a solid local state law school? I see a swing in ... makes sense). I started doing a lot better when I took ... the questions right to get a good score (though good is ... I’m going to be a former teacher and I can ... to you is to chill a bit and just know ... -
Anyone wanna throw out a prediction for the new T14?<a href="https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/understanding-and-implications-of-the-new-usnwr-law-school-rankings-methodology/" rel="nofollow">https://b…
... . STILL, just let me add a contraindication to my own zeal ... +typepad%2FKiyu+%28Brian+Leiter%27s+Law+School+Reports%29.
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Law School LOR: supportive & professional vs neutral & academicHi folks, I am currently preparing for my law school applications this fall/winter and dealing with the Letter of Recommendation part. So far, …
... that reflect your strengths as a law school candidate (in case they don ... offer the recommender a copy of your law school application resume, a draft of ... your personal statement, or at least a ... -
What I wish I knew before 1L. Reflections from a Harvard Law StudentHello everyone, I hope you're all well. I know that many of you are either in the midst of LSAT prep or gearing up to go to law school. This is a …
... any prep books before law school and I’m glad ...
During law school however, I did have a professor recommend we ... to many people before law school about prepping. A very small handful ... you can actually prep for law school.
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For those of you who are feeling depressed....WARNING LONG READ Hi yall, it has now been approximately a month since i got my LSAT score and I really wasn't sure how I was feeling and lost wi…
... ! Now I just need a law school to take a chance on me . Yea ... -
Quick PSA from the other side...Like many if not most (all?) of you, I heard many times about how the LSAT isn't really useful in law school, just a rough predictor of 1L grades, yo…
... be useful in law school.
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January test date for August admission?? Too late or not?Would it be ok if took the January test for the upcoming August admission? Will I still get a chance at scholarship money? I was scheduled to take th…
Law school numbers has a new feature where you can see time-based acceptances to schools (only for students registered though which seems a small % in light of the total number of applicants.) -
Good idea to include that I just started a tech company?Weird question, but I am in the process of building a startup. I quit my full time job last month and admissions people will obviously notice that wh…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, I ... your responsibilities in the law school resume. Launching a start-up successfully ... requires lots of skills that law school would ... help you stand out in a competitive applicant pool. Good ... -
Chance for a URM for UF 3.46/161Hello, Wanted to know what are my chances for going to UF with these scores (trying to get at least 165 for November) I'm going to write an add…
... your chances of getting into a school increases by 7ish % if ... to be admitted to any law school than a non-URM equivalent. This ... % in the Top 50 law schools." - From a Powerscore blog
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Anyone applying to this cycle but has not submitted? :(Hi Folks, If you are in the same shoes as mine, let's just pat on our shoulders and encourage each other. I am in a few weeks throwing my cast to…
... to go to law school then pick a school and just start ... can do 3years at a law school and come back and ... can't get into a certain school. Just GO. The ... paid" lawyer went to a top school. In parting, run your ... all) who went to a top law school and they don't ...
