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Would it hurt?????I am a non-traditional student, meaning nearly 40. I am retired, so working is not a big deal with a pension. I took my first LSAT and did not scor…
... Top Law Schools or TLS for short. There's a lot of students at ... or applying to top schools like the ... experiences with the LSAT/admission/law school. The general gist is ... LSAT....because in the end, schools just want your LSAT/GPA ... -
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…
... paralegal for a big New York based law firm for almost ... who decided that law school was not for them after ... definitely help your application. For instance, in the criminal ... Also, there are law schools who specifically prefer students with work experience - ... -
Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... at law school, this does cause some heartburn to JD students and ... LL.M students for whom English is ... one of the LL.M students who did not get extra ... disclosed the time issue to law schools, who knows what effect it ... -
Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... would make up for that individual's disability. For example, test ... law schools to take into consideration the factor that test takers for ... are at a disadvantage. I for one, can testify to ... should not disclose to Law Schools that students who took the test ... -
Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... greater weight compared to other students. For students who come from lower ... intended for them is to include documentation from the schools where students in ... and women who go to law school, the number of ... market at the end of law school will determine who ... -
rejection correlated with school rankingDo law schools accept less students if their ranking goes up because they want to show exclusivity?
... kendallM I don't think law schools really have a quota so ... relatively the same number of students but try to lower their ... percentage of admitted students (and show exclusivity) by ... 's a practice for schools to send few waivers to students to apply ... -
US News Law School Ranking 2016So, the rankings for 2015-2016 came out today. California schools seem to be doing much better probably given the improving employment prospects, a h…
... all other law schools, and the way they recruited those students was through ... California, the main hub for the students for UCI graduates is not the ... -
US News Law School Ranking 2016So, the rankings for 2015-2016 came out today. California schools seem to be doing much better probably given the improving employment prospects, a h…
... other person in your law school class is the ... folks beating you out for the A-s/As ... how lower-ranked law schools trap students into paying them for 2L and ... will still want to finish law school. I think Golden Gate ... Law School out in SF ... -
What is the deal with RC?Hi, Just a general post requesting info from those who like RC /score consistently/ or have improved significantly. I have heard of two types of R…
... the skills common among successful law students and lawyers, I think you ... I think they, the LSAC, law schools and whomever else, want to ... understanding of the "take away." For instance, if you know (and ... in a way that "sticks" for different types of learners. < ... -
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:…
... meant law schools are not only attracting students who want to practice law because ... ? The supply of law school students overwhelms the demand for lawyers, especially post ... they're competing with other schools for the best and the brightest ... -
Mature CategoryAwesome course so far! Just a couple of questions: 1. I am a mature student. If my marks from my early school career were less than stellar, should …
... about? I'm among the older frequent posters on here and ... admissions web sites of any schools to which I'm applying ... January at a lot of schools since they try to evaluate ... by most law schools). Like I tell everyone else, prep for October, take ... -
Susan Estrich: "Don't Go to Law School"http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_c66025c0-4243-55a0-a74d-e30a47881eee.html Thoughts? Even though I don't envision myself going i…
I don’t know. For someone who is so ... words, don’t go into law for the money, which has ... focuses on the non-accredited law schools, which, admittedly, are awful. ... but I think that most students on this site will earn ... in that she clerked for Stephen Breyer. -
Mind Map & My prep updateOn some of the videos you use the mind map note strategy, I was wondering if you have that available for purchase? I took the Kaplan program in J…
... , middle aged paralegals, and even older doctors and surgeons, so there ... sacrificing too much of one for the other.
... given the sheer number of law schools in the country. If you ... legal market you're underprepared for and may struggle to find ... -
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…
... am only going to aim for law schools ranked between 20-100 (mostly ... is that the majority of law school students are K-JD and ... large. The distinctions adcoms (and students) try to make about subtle ... favors rich students with a lot of money to pay for tutors ... -
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…
... your performance. LSAC and law schools take this stuff into account ... , and, of course, to students. But with a current teacher ... 2012/08/22/intense-prep-for-law-school-admissions-test-alters- ... connections are relevant for the study and practice of law.
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June 2016 LSATWho else is going to take the June 2016 LSAT? I'd love to connect with you. :)
... Taking the LSAT in February for the first time is not ... most, competitive law schools have already filled their rosters for that cycle, ... they’re already waiting on students who’ve applied, taken it ...
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ApplicationDo people usually have applications done and ready before taking their LSAT exam and then wait until they get their scores back to submit or how does…
... you plan on submitting to schools to those writing your ... provide essays as a reference for letter writers. A lot ... was asked by 200 different students to write letters of ... of character attributes that law schools are looking for in applicants (based off ... -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... the impression that law schools are only looking for candidates who knew ... so. Some go to law school. As long as ... an attorney then sign up for the dole and wallow ... likely that the older applicants are going to law school on ... before ponying up $100000 for a JD -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... 40 y/o) at top schools until Mike Spivey addressed my ... to find out that some schools ding older applicants. According to one ... MBA's (for a variety of reasons) and business schools cater to ... far is that full-time law school programs are different. -
PT Scores DroppingHi 7Sagers! I am scheduled to take the February administration and have a problem. (Don't we all?) For weeks, I've been hitting my target score r…
... understand why paying too much for a undervalued degree should be ... great regional law schools that will benefit the careers of students, which do ... of attending a higher ranking law school does not seem to ... -
Wall Street Journal's article about the LSAThttp://www.wsj.com/article_email/lsats-grip-on-law-school-admissions-loosens-1455964203-lMyQjAxMTA2NTI2MjYyMjI5Wj Interesting article. Part of me…
... I haven't heard of law schools potentially accepting the GRE, but ... an easier test, and if law schools were to weigh the GRE ... in the favor of prospective students. I know an argument can ... would strongly consider putting off law school for another year if 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 T-14 as an older (again, 53+ years old) applicant ... you want to go to law school for the academic pursuit or ... -
Visiting schools tips & recomendationsHi everyone, Since many of us are in the process of receiving acceptances or being put on the waitlists of the schools we've applied to, I thought…
... talking to people at other schools this seems common and ... ?
2) What other schools were they applying to? We ... the competitor, relative to the students interests (better pre-med, labs ... this was for undergrad, but I imagine tours in law schools fill the ... -
Question about writing sampleThe law school I am applying does not accept transcripts through LSDAS and do not ask me to register for the service, they only ask for LSAC account …
... required for a law school student. Then again, a lot of schools require ... the TOEFL for ... internationally educated students, so maybe ... -
Had a bit of a meltdownStudying was going well for about 5 months, had a bit of a meltdown at my job - wasn't sure if I wanted to try go to law school anymore and stopped f…
... been away from school for two years, though this ... been out of school for several years, you're ... hard to succeed in your law school venture.
older than the both of ... on experience; law schools really seem to go for that. Your ... -
Are all GPAs created equal?Hello, all! I hope all is well. I'll keep this brief: we're busy individuals, after all. What I believe my question boils down to is this: how …
... sense for top tier undergraduate schools to be well represented at top law schools ... schools as undergrads. The average student is typically very intelligent.These students ... they made 7sage mandatory for all interested future law students). That's no ... -
Using a Consulting Service after submitting applicationsI was wondering if anyone has used a consulting service after submitting applications to either get off waitlists, or negotiate additional scholarshi…
... great personal statement and prepare for interviews, but I don't ... look there. Typically admitted students send law schools peer schools' scholarship offers and ask ... -
To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... original goal was to apply for Fall 2016. Didn’t ... this point. And being older and having that additional experience ... advantage in the admissions cycle. Law schools want to build diverse classes ... the applicant pool and schools compete for us. You’ve shown ... -
To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... law school apps are down 50% from a decade ago, and schools ... are pretty desperate for students, I'd think ... /04/26/475773282/nations-top-law-schools-face-near-record-enrollment-decline -
Law schools comparisonHello all, I am currently a third year student in law and political science at the university of Lyon, France, and I am planning to go to the US or…
... many older siblings of friends went to NY law schools like ... , going back to school for another career. I always ... . This isn't for all NY law schools, just the ones ... is a great bargain for a J.D. education ... much worse places to go for that price.
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