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Visit Law Schools I'm applying to?I have heard that one should visit the law schools they are applying to. There are a few law schools I am applying to, I can pay for a flight to v…
... that are important to you. What do you want to know about ... you're interested in, or classes they offer.
I made a list ... to you? The school needs to impress you too, not just the other way ... don't recommend asking when you're there because that's short ... -
So here is the thingI know the smart decision would be to limit myself to some number of schools I will apply, but the thing is I cannot. I feel like applying to each an…
... Top 25 schools. However, I doubt that you meant you were applying with a ... cutoff of Top 25. You're saying that you would not be interested ... fluctuation in that range (schools dive in and out of ... you might consider schools in bottom of your range based on other ... -
Help with competing for T14Hey guys, @GabrielMarquez sent me an email the other day that I thought you could help her out with. If you can, post here or PM her please! -----…
... above the medians of the schools you'd like to go to ... they admit you rather than this other person with similar stats? You need ... />
Then there's applying when you're below both medians. This is ... -
Planning on postponing... but should I?Hear me out. My situation is a bit different than most of you. I'm not trying to get into a top school. In fact, I'm not worried at all about g…
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Most state schools (excluding UMich, Berke, UVA, Texas ... above the 75th and the other 3 had LSATs 6+ ... scholarship range were foolish by applying in February when much ... .
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Does Rank Matter...Does rank matter if you do not intend to get into a big law firm? I want to be a family lawyer, potentially work as a states attorney. Recently, my p…
... alumni network and all other networking opportunities for you to reach out ... this. She's pretty young too. I know another guy in ... the name of your school, you're just not hungry enough. It ... the best fit for you. By visiting schools you can interact with students ... -
What information did you provide your LOR?Ideally, I wanted to be able to send my LORs my personal statement but I realized this isn't going to happen. I already asked them a month ago and th…
... notebook and went through a list of questions that he ... in, work/extracurricular experience, schools I was applying to, etc.). I asked ... process down.
My other LOR (work) just asked generally ... maybe the highlights of things you'd ideally like them ... -
Older LSAT takers?Are any of you guys in the older crowd?
... , then apply. Any other order just doesn't make ... />
Depending on where you're scoring now and what your ... look into your target schools and see if they ... I would say that you'd be better off properly ... studying until you meet your goal and then applying, be ... -
David's essay editHello, I have a question about a course including unlimited editing. Does it really mean unlimited unlimited editing? So we can ask him to edit as…
... admissions package. As for my other friend, I'm not sure ... ! Also, while many of the other admissions consultants have great records ... the law schools would notice. It isn't like you're buying a ... , a lot of those applying to top schools get help from pros ... -
How to study when used all PTsHi everyone, I am wondering whether taking the LSAT a third time is going to be helpful. I took the September LSAT and I am 3-4 points away from m…
... I am set on applying for this cycle and ... />
It seems like you're trying to find a reason ... imposed the condition that you HAVE to apply ... another cycle, study until you are hitting your average ... schools you are aiming for, February might not even be too ... -
Too many schools on resumeDue to taking some random classes after college, and enrolling in a data analytics program recently at a local community college, I've got a lot of s…
... —on second thought, you won't seem like you're hiding anything, as ... long as you've made ... .
Should I list my AA too? I have a degree ... G.C listed with my other important continuing education and professional ... -
Letter Pertinent to the applicationI just wanted to see how you guys view all of the elements of the application. I know the personal statement is the most important, but how do you gu…
... 's not going to give you much to go on in ... that they're Yale and they know that you know it too. But ... schools that are higher ranked? Why is Cornell higher on your list ... course you want to prioritize your preferred schools, just make sure you have ... -
Which schools ask for optional essays?I know Yale, Northwestern, UVA, Michigan ask for optional essays...are there any others among T14 schools? should I write optional essays?
... it. Essentially if you are BS'ing a bit too much, admissions ... up hurting you. I think they'll suspect you're just applying to scholarship ... a good "Why X" if you really have good reasons and ... particular school.
If you can, though, I would always ... -
Big Discrepancy between Blind Review scores and Timed scoresSo I'm taking the December LSAT and I'm stressing super hard because I still can't get the timing aspect of the test down. I have the concepts down e…
... . What you're saying about people changing their actual target schools because of ... because I will still have other responsibilities during my year off ... to be away from school too long, so I don't ... ) that law schools don't like to see you take it a ... -
Official December LSAT Discussion ThreadHey guys! Here's the official December LSAT Discussion Thread. Please keep all discussions of the December 2016 LSAT here! Here's some ground rule…
@bbutler thank you for your thoughtful input! ... just to fall back down. You're right. I'm going to ... low score on his LSAT too, went to a lower school ... about going ahead and just applying to schools with my score now ... me. But I do wish you the best of luck! ... -
Are fourth and third tier law schools worth it?Hello all, I am sure you have seen this question pop up hundreds or thousands of times, but I like to get as diverse an opinion as possible. si…
... are not as good as other schools or other reasons?
you’re a NY resident, tuition is fairly low. Housing on the other ... hand is not… But it too suffers from low ... , Fordham and the other 5-6 NYC based law schools. All of ... -
BRB just rethinking my entire life planSo, I was looking for advice in the TLS forums, and pretty much everyone told me to rethink my entire life plan. The plan is (or was?) to take part …
... 't think you should focus too much on the fact that you're 29 ... of 1L too. This is not the case for all schools, but ... a good amount of schools it is. If you plan on being ... schools directly.
Don't let age (or other anxieties) make you ... -
How deep will the ABA dig into our bar applicationThe more I talk to people, the more I realize that the ABA is quite active in its investigations into bar applicants. How far are they willing to dig…
... wouldn't worry too much if you have a legitimate ...
15. List every employment you have had since you reached the age ... by members of family or other relatives, employment with or ... assistant. Note to applicants applying for admission on examination: ... -
Reading comp AGHI'm scheduled to write the Feb exam and I've noticed that my RC is my <b>worst</b> section by far! I'm averaging - (3-5) per LR section, and -(0-2) p…
... too! I found myself in the same boat as you ... read, yet this time you're relaxed, able to focus ... question or just meaningless list of details to try ... and skim thru what you underlined vs. trying to ... RC questions extremely helpful. Other than the Passage A vs ... -
Accepted by U Chicago but denied by University of Michigan. How in the world does that work???So yesterday I received an acceptance notification from UChicago and a denial from The University of Michigan. By all accounts, Chicago is a much bet…
... straight up deny you just because they're thinking you might go ... numbers game, though so many other factors come into play. ... , can get you into schools you didn't think you'd get into ... students aren't all applying to the same schools necessarily.
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Wacky thoughts after LSAT - normal?Hi all, I took the LSAT for the first time last Saturday. I can't stop thinking about it. Sometimes I'll wake up and think I did fantastic, other …
... ; @kataput6 said:
> Any other test takers going crazy like ... 'm in that boat with you. I was really on the ... few schools don't outright take your best score. Unless you're looking ... take the LSAT again soon, too!
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Should I choose the top five school or the tier 2 school that is giving me a full ride?As I have posted before, I was accepted into the University Chicago but it doesn't look like I'm going to have much help financially. However, I have…
... largely can be if you're uninformed. First, if you want to make ... my friends, too, BTW. I know maybe 30 other who have told ... rides. They are still great schools and will open doors.
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Should I choose the top five school or the tier 2 school that is giving me a full ride?As I have posted before, I was accepted into the University Chicago but it doesn't look like I'm going to have much help financially. However, I have…
... couple of top 25 schools but I am facing ... Curves matter to me too and I also want ... get a full scholly? You're clearly smart and have ... you think you're different and you're obviously a smart guy. But you ... be worth much to other firms/recruiters/companies. However ... -
Why aren't some law schools ranked?Hey everyone! So I currently work at Regent University School of Law admissions and I've heard some great things in the local area about grads f…
... out against students applying from other higher end law schools.
> > ... ;
> > If you ... your life.
Okay, you're actually right there. Big law ... -
Why aren't some law schools ranked?Hey everyone! So I currently work at Regent University School of Law admissions and I've heard some great things in the local area about grads f…
@accountformerlyknowasvd1988 You're right, there are definitely paths other than big law - it's ... that often times, the schools that give you the best shot at ... that work. For most people applying to law school, this isn ... -
Why aren't some law schools ranked?Hey everyone! So I currently work at Regent University School of Law admissions and I've heard some great things in the local area about grads f…
... /> > @accountformerlyknowasvd1988 You're right, there are definitely paths other than big law ... that often times, the schools that give you the best shot at ... that work. For most people applying to law school, this isn ... -
The University of VirginiaSo I recently have been considering schools and careers beyond what I originally have thought of doing. I am curious aboutthe University of Virginia'…
... 't have any experience personally applying here but my s/o ... the other t-14 schools and this held true with him (If you're ... softball is your thing then you'll be right at home ... gathered) our friends at other t-14 schools have not experienced, and ... -
Thanks 7sage /a hard decisionFirst off, I wanted to thank 7sage and its awesome community for its support through this LSAT endeavor. It hasn't been a smooth and silky road, but …
... /> What were your target schools?
What was the average ... :smile: )
Can you financially afford to retake and ...
Just remember that you're not alone in this. This ... skipping/timing strategies among other things.
I ... find that helpful too. -
The University of VirginiaSo I recently have been considering schools and careers beyond what I originally have thought of doing. I am curious aboutthe University of Virginia'…
... I visited only those two schools and submitted "Why X ... to only those two schools. Both admitted me relatively ... the same luck with other schools. I imagine this goes ... of UVA students. If you're out for yourself at ... other just gave off a vibe that he was too ... -
School Admission Goals - Can I obtain a full ride to T2/T3 with low 160s lsat?Alright - I've managed to raise my pt scores to the high 150s/low 160s. Trying to consistently score in the mid 160s; I've been scheduled for the Jun…
... /161 at some of the schools you mentioned.
... better ranked schools you've been accepted to. Any other similar or ... ranked schools with $$$, and tailor your apps/essays when applying to ... to be. Sounds like you're really close to hitting the ... -
Moment of truth: Need sincere adviceI was accepted At northeastern on a full ride and was selected for the public interest fellowship. I was waitlisted at Georgetown(preferred waitlist…
... . Law school is not like other schools. It's not about snobbery ... . In this specific instance we're talking about a difference of ... in their class from other law schools. If you want to be a ... also agree with not buying too much into prestige. I might ...
