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GPA questionsjunior in college here. What do people think is the lowest GPA you should have to even consider applying to law schools?
... to stay above a 3.0 because that is a magic number for ... it publicly. I have a sub 3.0 GPA but I'm ... still shooting for a T14, though ... would take a year off to get some work experience and have time to ... -
URM / Diversity StatementJust curious if being significantly older than most students applying to law school (lets say hypothetically speaking 20+ years) would qualify you as…
... different being a student with 20+ years of work experience and raising a child while ... holding down a full time job ... of high school with no other responsibilities and going to college. I ... -
Job or LSAT?Brief background: Top 10 Public School, right below median GPA for Harvard. Aiming for YHS, trying to lock in CCN or T14 with significant scholarshi…
... about gaining insignificant work experience and more time studying ... a 173 on the exam. As you have probably heard continuously, no ... 170s and I walked away with a disappointing ... a similar experience. Focus on the present--hone your skills, drill, PT and ... -
Job or LSAT?Brief background: Top 10 Public School, right below median GPA for Harvard. Aiming for YHS, trying to lock in CCN or T14 with significant scholarshi…
... worrying about gaining insignificant work experience and more time studying for ... LSAT to get into a T14, so you ... come off in such a fashion, but it ... confident in your ability and/or entitled to ... a 173 on the exam. As you have probably heard continuously, no ... -
High LSAT v. GPA during the Admissions process.fairly simple question, how much more would a law school be willing to accept a student with a high LSAT score but a low GPA? for some background:…
... take a year or two after school to get some work experience and put ... some distance between the new, mature you and the 2.0 ... GPA you. Work experience helps a lot, especially ... -
Please help!Hi everyone. I am struggling with what to do. Here's my story: I have been studying on and off for the LSAT since January. I originally intended t…
... until I got a 170+ but I have no motivation to do ... and maybe gain some work experience and revisit the idea of law school in a ... lacking motivation to buckle down and take a test as important as ... to do with law and instead began a masters program in another ... -
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... and have four years of work experience ... earned a Master' ... in a PhD ... becoming a lawyer and ... third and last take ... had/has a grade deflation ... ) My work experience and how I ... and identity (Asian/immigrant/moved around a lot as a kid/LGBT/female) and ... law and economics.< ... -
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... with a double degree in Political Science and Law and Society ... worry is the LSAT and perfecting my personal statement ... endeavours, my education, work experience, and volunteer experience. I am curious ... of life experience is appropriate.
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Emotional Burn-out after Prepping for so LongSo I've been prepping for the LSAT for quite some time now and the process has been very emotionally draining. I know I've spoken to many others who,…
... of people have work experience with successful accolades. A lot of applicants ... teens/early 20s doing drugs and the last decade justifying ... the mirror after that judgment and not regret my actions. ... a "no" on that regret question. I can work 6:30-5 and ... -
When is the earliest I can start law school?I'm taking the LSAT inFenruary 2017. When is the earliest that I can start with my applications and start law school? Will I have to take a year ga…
... and values work experience more than ever gets discussed. It's not just a ... of admissions; it is also a big boost for employment. ... but little to no work experience. They graduate law school and the most substantial ... I wanted to do a lawyer and now I'm more ... -
Working + Studying a cocktail for disaster?Wasup 7sage community. So I took my LSAT in February... had been studying for 3 months at that point, but did not feel like I was at my peak. There w…
... work full time and then go home and study for the LSAT. I work a ... full-time as a ... after undergrad to gain experience and give myself a break from undergrad. I ... during the weekends. I have no social life, other than eating ... -
Law school...or nah?Hey guys! I was hoping to get some opinions on this..... I put up a post a while back about HOW I should undertake studying for the LSAT. I purc…
... . A lot of people then observe that I have no legal work experience and haven ... arguments and writing interesting opinions. It's a lot of boring paper work ... transformative experience as youngster that steered me towards a legal career? No. Do ... -
Ask Me Anything - iBanking -> Law SchoolRemoved PM to ask questions :)
... no true job for... So most end up going to firms and ... a lot of hardworking and motivated 0Ls who just have no idea what a ... for the work experience, and to learn about finance. I learned a lot about ... [sic] "big law" they have no idea what the hell that ... -
Improving from 165 benchmark to 175+ in 2 months?Hi everyone, I just signed up for the 3 month package a couple days ago, and I worked through the curriculum up until the point where it recommend…
... for the summer. About a month and a half ago I bought the ... have no work experience.)
I would definitely take the September test and ... comfortable retaking with a 172 in my pocket and you could always ... -
Letter of Recommendation...RecommendationsSo I've found myself in a bit of a pickle with regards to letters of rec. One of my own making, but still. I am nearly six years removed from college…
... through pretty thoroughly and there is no one I could ... a few grad TAs I used to work for in college with no ... is it just to send a "no" email, this is ... note that this is a joke and I understand the ... Perhaps get some more work experience and then ask for the ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... History, Pol sc etc, and has quite a few years of exp ... largely predictable. With a few years of work experience and a story to tell ... displaying your personal and professional ... I can do is 2.0 GPA w/ 99%tile ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... largely predictable. With a few years of work experience and a story to tell displaying ... .0 GPA w/ 99%tile LSAT) haha
Given enough work experience and ... worked for 10 years and had a 2.0, got a 180 on the ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... largely predictable. With a few years of work experience and a story to tell displaying ... your personal and professional ... I can do is 2.0 GPA w/ 99%tile ... worked for 10 years and had a 2.0, got a 180 on the ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... largely predictable. With a few years of work experience and a story to tell displaying ... I can do is 2.0 GPA w/ 99%tile LSAT ... worked for 10 years and had a 2.0, got a 180 on the ... agree, even below 3.0 there isn't much data ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... largely predictable. With a few years of work experience and a story to tell displaying ... I can do is 2.0 GPA w/ 99%tile ... for 10 years and had a 2.0, got a 180 on the ... agree, even below 3.0 there isn't much data ... tile with a sub 2.0 I think they may, and rightly ... -
Should Canadians go to HLS or YLS over UofT?I had a general question I was hoping some people here might have some views or insights on. I'm Canadian and have done a ton of research on differe…
... br /> > > Ask a random person from the streets ... there is no doubt it enjoys a more well known ... a less expensive JD that is easy to work ... a PhD and pay back loans on a PhD stipend from a ... ll have so much work experience and academic experience. I do love ... -
Should Canadians go to HLS or YLS over UofT?I had a general question I was hoping some people here might have some views or insights on. I'm Canadian and have done a ton of research on differe…
... speaking, there is no doubt it enjoys a more well known name ... to have a less expensive JD that is easy to work the ... do a PhD and pay back loans on a PhD stipend from a school ... you'll have so much work experience and academic experience. I do love this ... -
Should law schools do away with the LSAT?https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/12/13/study-high-standardized-test-scores-dont-translate-to-better-cognition http://worklife.columbia.ed…
... this situation brings a lot more background and experience to his application ... logic games for a while were a 168 and a 170.
... would say no if I thought there was a better place ... But I think GPA, work experience, and prestige of undergrad all may ... -
Outlier score and help with LR/RC!Hello all, After finishing the CC and attempting about 5-6 PTs , I noticed I was still hovering around 158-160 so I revisited the CC and that sam…
... LR and 0 to -2 on LG. I know my RC needs work and ... I've adopted the no notation strategy and have noticed a slight ... indicators of where we need work, and since you already know, just ... -
Is 25-26 "old" for law school?Curious on what people think. My opinion is no since the average age is somewhere like 24-25 (or so I read somewhere) - however for those going at…
... > I'm 33 and a bit intimidated by the youth ... I have absolutely no interest in anyway). A graduate at 29 ... I think probably mid-30s and up, biglaw firms might ... not going to be a problem because of age ... people with lots of work experience and older candidates. -
Is 25-26 "old" for law school?Curious on what people think. My opinion is no since the average age is somewhere like 24-25 (or so I read somewhere) - however for those going at…
... /> > > I'm 33 and a bit intimidated by the youth ... I have absolutely no interest in anyway). A graduate at 29/30 ... is not going to be a problem because of age.
work experience and older candidates.
I ... -
Not sure if it's worth it to take another year off to keep studying.Hey everyone. So I graduated college in May. I started out with a 144 for my diagnostic. Since then my highest PT has been a 162 and I've been studyi…
... my highest PT has been a 162 and I've been studying ... 'd rather study longer and get a score that's good enough ... , than I getting into a worse school with no money. Where do ... one with some work experience and/or graduate school experience behind them. A year off ... -
Law School ApplicationHow much weight does an application committee put on resume? My grades are above average and my LSAT is fair, but my resume is weak. How much will th…
... or no work experience? Yeah, I could see that being a bit of a disadvantage ... more of an art than a science and everyone's situation is ... law school is primarily a numbers game and that's something that ... can always retake the LSAT and get a score to match your ... -
Should I postpone? Advice please.Hi all. I'm registered for the December test -- but don't feel like I've maximized my potential. I am getting in the 171 - 175 range, but consistentl…
... you have a really great shot!
2. No, never heard ... of anyone regretting it. I decided to take a ... few years off after undergrad to gain work experience and make ...
