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Including pre-undergrad work experience in resume?I'm a non-traditional student and worked FT since age 16 to support myself. Ended up getting a GED in my early 20s, going to community college, and t…
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Looking for some advice on my chances!Hi there! Long-time lurker finally posting on the forums for the first time. For what it's worth, I really enjoy the community and how helpful all of…
... 3.72 GPA with work experience in a legal setting as well as ... -
Should I put an instructor experience on my resume? Hello! For almost every summer, I have worked as an instructor at private education organization in my country, teaching SAT, essay writing in …
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Not sure what to doI have been aiming for the September test for a while and believed I would be ready. After a few PT's, I've realized I'm not very close to my target …
... at what you have done work wise and all I have ... to try to get some legal office experience in the mean time ... -
[OVER] Personal Statement Workshop Webinar | Wed 8/23, 9 p.m. ET7Sagers, On **Wednesday, August 23, at 9 p.m. ET,** we’ll host a special personal statement workshop featuring 7Sage editors Amy Bonnaffons and Ch…
... been the backbone of my work experience, teaching me valuable skills ... minorities in a professional, legal capacity. It became clear ... a microcosm to the legal system; the company's ... ' compensation procedures, and other legal matters relating to personnel and ... -
What to start considering...So I am a weird bundle of splitter mess, I really want to start getting applications ready but I'm just not sure where I stand and where I can apply.…
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+ Non-traditional applicant - Work experience between undergraduate and starting law ... court.
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3.58 & 167 - should I retake for UCLA/USC?Hi there! My GPA is 3.58 and my Sept. 2017 score is 167. I wanted to submit my application earlier than December, but it seems that my chances for UC…
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How many jobs/law school work experiences did you list?My college does not have that many government offices in town, and I have so far been only been able to work for my Congressman. I noticed others on …
... been only been able to work for my Congressman. I noticed ... board listed their forthcoming manuscripts, work on a presidential campaign, and ... law briefs. Just how much work experience are you supposed to have ... -
Advice on which schools to target?Hi friends - now that I _finally_ have an official LSAT score, the fee waivers are rolling in and I think my head is getting jumbled up haha. I know …
... to brag about... 11 years work experience (obv, non-traditional) in entertainment ... years of that as a legal assistant. Should have good LORs ... . Ultimately would like to live/work anywhere on the west coast ... -
Work history and Resume length in applicationHi all - I'm currently working on the Yale application, wherein they recommend submitting a resume and limiting it to a single page. I'm wondering if…
... specifically asks for internship experience and other work completed during studies, maybe ... of the application can cover work experience (both pre and post-grad ... -
Applying to multiple schools to encourage scholarship offer?My UG GPA is 3.82; I haven't taken the LSAT yet (July or September) but I believe I can conservatively expect high 150s-low 160s. I also have 10 year…
... have 10 years of work experience in the legal field and a fairly ... and my goal is to work in the public sector, I ... -
Gap in Work ExperienceI worked for two years straight out of college (from May 2016 to July 2018) and then started studying for the LSAT full-time as well as doing some vo…
... well as doing some volunteer work. Do I need to address ... , says "If your education or work has been interrupted for more ... -
how do you craft a one-page resume when you have extensive life / work experience?Hi, all! I'm thinking about purchasing the admissions package (the $200 one), so this may be covered in that, but figured I'd ask. I'm an advanced-…
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To renew or not?Hi everyone! I would love some advice on whether or not to extend my 7sage subscription. My diagnostic score was 163. This wasn't a "cold" diagnos…
... my lsat, coupled with my work experience, could somewhat make up for ... have plenty of experience conducting intakes. I Like legal work but this whole ... in sequential order. Did you work at coffee shops? library? home ... -
Is the November LSAT too late for the Fall 2020 cycle?Hi guys, I wanted to get your thoughts on whether taking the November 2019 LSAT (and subsequently applying in December 2019) will significantly hu…
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Re-Applying Personal StatementHi 7Sage Community! Looking for some advice. I am reapplying to my top choice law school. I was waitlisted last cycle and then eventually rejected. …
... and have since entered a legal internship as well as started ... position with more responsibility at work. I had a pretty substantial ... statement that highlighted my leadership experience and work experience in undergrad, I'm ... -
Letter of Recommendation Needs WorkHey everyone, During the summer, I asked one of my former employers for a LOR (Letter of Recommendation). I worked for him for 3yrs as more of a p…
... . I did do some legal work for him (small claim suits ... of my responsibilities were non-legal. Since I graduated from college ... a detailed list of the legal projects I worked on and ... include one of the various legal projects I worked on. I ... -
Advice please: Should I apply now, or work for a year and apply next cycle?Hi, hope everyone is doing well! I could use some advice on whether to apply this cycle or work for a year then apply. Here's the situation: Aca…
... to apply this cycle or work for a year then apply ... they are mostly volunteer/social work. I also co-authored a ... 'm wondering if I should work in the law field for ... next cycle with post-grad work experience to speak of? Or is ... -
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 …
... to quickly accept that legal writing is completely different ... work you are given as a summer associate involves legal ... because they lacked professional work experience and believed that law ... your career, clarifies your legal interests, and generally helps ... -
Diversity Statement for Older StudentI am an older student (currently 35) and have been working in the legal field for around 10 years. My personal statement explains how my work experie…
... have been working in the legal field for around 10 years ... personal statement explains how my work experience influenced my decision to attend ... statement that demonstrates what my experience will bring. -
Should I work a few years or go right to law school?I currently go to a top 100 undergrad, but my specific college within my university has a good reputation with many of the top law schools since many…
... responsibilities, but others say that work experience is becoming far more important ... difficult for me to find work experience, since I am graduating from ... up for my lack of work experience, and I hope that the ... -
Current 3L @ Georgia LawHello 7Sage! I am a 3L at Georgia Law. I want to offer myself as a resource for anyone interested. Feel free to shoot me a PM! 7Sage was such a re…
... Hispanic and Latino civil rights work and advocacy. Specifically, issues affecting ... worked at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund's ... state school, 4 years of work experience, and URM status. For any ... -
Does work experience matterI been struggling to find a job and I been out of work for almost a year. Due to this will this hinder me from getting into law school even if my lsa…
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Mentorship OpportunityHello 7Sage! I am a May 2023 University of Georgia School of Law graduate. I am offering myself as a resource for anyone interested. Feel free to …
... Hispanic and Latino civil rights work and advocacy—specifically, issues affecting ... worked at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund's ... state school, four years of work experience, and URM status. I do ... -
Job Search HelpHi all, I never thought I would be asking about this on the 7Sage forum, but I figured I would since you all want to go to law school. Are there a…
... but no professional experience? Ideally those that relate to legal work. Also, if ... -
Low GPA, Low LSAT but long work experience?Hello, It's been nearly a decade since I graduated from college. Despite having a low GPA and LSAT scores for law school, I've gained over 10 years o…
... gained over 10 years of experience in the risk management field ... -
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 …
... an application, but having good work experience can certainly help as well ... come by, though. Does the Legal Aid Society have an office ... work nights. Plus they help you start establishing contacts in the legal ... -
help advice needed for discouraged applicantWhere do I start? I began my LSAT studies in April of this year, with a diagnostic of 146. I felt discouraged but I felt hopeful. However...after tak…
... student. After graduating, getting work experience(which I truly believe will ... comments most likely lack work experience, etc...if you're ... school with no prior work experience, I can imagine if ... they only mean JD/legal jobs..obviously understandable if they ... -
help advice needed for discouraged applicantWhere do I start? I began my LSAT studies in April of this year, with a diagnostic of 146. I felt discouraged but I felt hopeful. However...after tak…
... to no respect within the legal community. Plus, due to prestige ... /> You are correct about the work experience part though. Primarily because you ... making poor decisions.
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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…
... years now. It's corporate work. And, before that I worked ... like to be in the legal environment. I've met a ... for them after starting to work at the law firm, which ... who specifically prefer students with work experience - take Northwestern.
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