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Apply to lower-ranked schools now with Sept. score, then use Nov. score to apply to more schools?Hi all — I have a question on the admissions process. I took the September exam and received a terrible score (in the low 140s), so I am planning on …
... fine with going to a lower-ranked school. A little background ... for applying right now to lower ranked schools would be to take ... ?) And will admissions at schools like Roger Williams frown upon ... the November test, how would schools interpret that? Will they ... -
Apply to lower-ranked schools now with Sept. score, then use Nov. score to apply to more schools?Hi all — I have a question on the admissions process. I took the September exam and received a terrible score (in the low 140s), so I am planning on …
... fine with going to a lower-ranked school. A little background ... for applying right now to lower ranked schools would be to take ... ?) And will admissions at schools like Roger Williams frown upon ... the November test, how would schools interpret that? Will they ... -
Does a scholarship offer from a lower ranked school mean better chances at other schools?I submitted Jan 27th and have started getting back some answers. Stats are UGPA: 3.0 LSAT: 165. I've also been out of school for six years and workin…
... indicate that they believe higher ranked schools may accept me as well ... -
Can you realistically make 6 figures by going into lower schools?Should I be aiming to go to the highest law school in hopes of making more money in my career? Will my chances be better for big law because the law …
... if they just go to lower ranked schools such as IU Bloomington or ... 6 figures by going into lower schools? -
How important are clinics? Attend a school with clinics of interest or higher ranked school w/o?Hello again 7Sage fam, I am very interested in immigration law/family law clinics, but not all schools I am interested in applying have these clin…
... clinics, but not all schools I am interested in applying ... interest, or attend a lower ranked school with clinics where you ... really drawn to these lower ranked schools because I think it ... I understand that other schools have ranking to their advantage ... -
Choosing a school and scholarshipsWhich one do you guys look at, US News? There's that other site, "law-schools.startclass.com". What are you looking at to decide which is best, b…
... 's that other site, "law-schools.startclass.com".
What ... some scholarships to local and lower ranked schools. They are not in the ... and go to the higher-ranked schools in the State that I ... -
Full ride scholarshipsHi, I wanted to get an estimate of scholarship grants given by law schools. I am an international student applying to US universities and i will be…
... scholarship grants given by law schools. I am an international student ... wanted to know if the lower ranked schools give full ride scholarships to ... of getting one and which schools does that. I am targetting ... -
Are Law School Ranking The Most Important Variable?I am at a crossroad in which schools I should apply to. I have an LSAT score of 158 and a GPA of 3.7. My softs qualification would be that I am an en…
... Loyola (#65). Both are reachable schools with my numbers. I will ... apply to other schools, like USC etc. but that ... the extra-leg work that lower ranked schools entails. I have talked to ... went from unknown-unranked law schools and are doing VERY well ... -
How to decide. . . Anyone else struggle with making a choice & withdrawing admittance?So I was blessed to be accepted to all but one school to where I applied (*I did NOT apply to any T14 schools). I was also incredibly blessed to get…
... NOT apply to any T14 schools). I was also incredibly blessed ... can go to a higher ranked school (50-70 range) where ... I go to either higher / lower ranked schools both in NYS or New ... first deposits at all 8 schools I got good awards from ... -
157 twice in a row- looking for adviceHi LSAT community, been reading everyone’s comments here today and happy for everyone who hit their goal score but looking for advice after a disappo…
... . For context, I am targeting schools in the DC area (American ... retake in January or target lower ranked schools? Is it unrealistic to expect ... -
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…
... , or it could hurt. The lower ranked schools only care about your grades ... can get.
Higher ranked schools can afford to be more ... -
September Score Waiting/RevealHi guys! I thought I'd start a thread in anticipation of tomorrow, when scores will likely be released, for us to vent on/celebrate/maybe cry? …
... the world regarding "rankings," schools are VERY inclined to ... their data, so the schools are encouraged to have ... help that much. At lower ranked schools I would bet it would ... at higher ranked schools. I say this because at higher ranked schools, there ... -
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…
... job after graduation by attending lower ranked schools, basically ever. And if you ... -
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…
... 's the deal with lower ranked schools. The higher ranked school you go to ... you succeed at a school ranked well out of the top ... , clinical programs, etc., the higher ranked school you go to, the ... , and my target school is ranked between 60th and 80th, depending ... -
"The Little Law School That Could"Interesting commentary on the cost of law school, purpose vs. payoff, and why anyone would want to open a new law school ... "What happens when yo…
... that there are too many lower-ranked schools flooding the market with debt ... a massive shutdown of law schools. But, maybe, there will be ... a change in how law schools operate. The system simply has ... -
Lawyers and happiness"The problem with the more prestigious jobs, said Mr. Krieger, is that they do not provide feelings of competence, autonomy or connection to others —…
... to get at the top schools; all the T14s have it ... the bat. It's the lower-ranked schools that you really need to ... -
Applications based around LSAT scoreHow did/do you guys determine where you will apply for law schools? This is mainly a question of curiosity.
... = goal, apply for target schools plus slightly lower ranked schools. If score below goal ... now reach schools and slightly lower ranked schools are target schools. If score lower than cut ... -
What do you think?So, I have been wondering about this for sometime now. Is it really THAT important to graduate from a T25 Law School vs. graduating from an ABA accre…
... is more likely than several schools that outrank Fordham). And I ... year programs at a few schools can make it an even ... . There are a handful of lower ranked schools that have 3 year programs ... -
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... to keep. Some of the lower ranked schools require you to maintain at ... really be careful with those schools. -
Anyone testing at the 156 levelI am currently grading practice tests at 156 hoping to increase my score by 10 points wanted to hear what helped others. I plan to take the June 2016…
... cycle, I applied to some "lower-ranked," schools and was accepted but facing ... -
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... schools to get money from other schools... Generally speaking, offers from higher ranked schools ... will get you matches from lower ranked schools ... are getting from different schools so you don't ... -
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 the info. Interesting info about your buddies with JDs from lower-ranked schools. It reinforces my notion to really try for T10 for better job prospects. -
Need help with a decision ... pretty majorSo took yesterdays Feb 6 LSAT...... (Few quick details so you better understand where I'm standing) So I did not at all take myself seriously mon…
... of paying sticker price for lower ranked schools with low possibility of transfer ... -
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…
... incurring additional debt with higher ranked schools vs. no debt with lower ranked schools. -
D.C. Law School FairThe Georgetown and Michigan tables were by far the busiest. By far.
... and more encouraging than the lower-ranked schools. I got some business cards ... associate admissions Dean from a lower T14 on what to do ... -
Unknown Score and when to start applyingI am taking the December LSAT. I have no idea what I'll get, as my PT's range from 152 to 165. Should I wait until after I get my score to start fill…
... began with one of the lower ranked schools and yep it's a ... -
Should I wait for the next cycle?I'm currently signed up for the September LSAT next weekend, but I plan on withdrawing from it because I don't feel ready. I've heard that if I take …
... can get full rides to lower ranked schools with scores in the 160s ... -
Fee WaiversI took the September lsat and now my inbox is exploding with law schools waiving their application fees. Do they do this for everyone or are they act…
... fee waivers at some decently ranked schools and some not so great ... last time. A lot of schools are struggling with application rates ... will be, but for your lower ranked schools, it's tougher to stay ... game is exclusive to the schools really wanting you. It's ... -
How do you choose "safe school"?do you see the ranking or specialization? Within what rank is acceptable? Such as...within 100, 50, etc. If below this ranking should I wait for a…
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- Very few people from schools like UCLA or USC ended ... law firms hired from top schools but Fordham, a regional school ... the top ten.
- Some lower ranked schools - such as UC Irvine - had ... -
Choosing a school and scholarshipsWhich one do you guys look at, US News? There's that other site, "law-schools.startclass.com". What are you looking at to decide which is best, b…
... if you're looking at schools outside the T14, it ... on scholarships to lower ranked schools. Attend a higher-ranked school where you ... Keep in mind, for lower ranked schools, many firms will only ... the class. At higher ranked schools they will interview more.
