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| traditional | 656 | 783 |
| and | 133.6K | 410K |
| military | 435 | 639 |
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Mature Student ResumeHello everyone, I am applying as a mature student. I have extensive experience in my field (21 years). My resume shows a rapid and steady climb …
... the 7Sage admissions primer and Miriam and Kristi's podcast (they ... deans of admissions at Yale and Harvard respectively) have some ... /> For the resume, as a non-traditional candidate with a ton of ... well. With your tenure and accomplishments you may be closer ... -
Mature Student ResumeHello everyone, I am applying as a mature student. I have extensive experience in my field (21 years). My resume shows a rapid and steady climb …
... but the 7Sage admissions primer and Miriam and Kristi's podcast (they ... deans of admissions at Yale and Harvard respectively) have some ... For the resume, as a non-traditional candidate with a ton of ... well. With your tenure and accomplishments you may be closer ... -
A Lower LSAT is Not the EndHi all, I'm an international, first gen, low income, URM, KJD candidate who applied during this cycle. Long story short: There is hope if you have…
That is such wonderful news because the exact same thing has happened to me!! Also URM (non traditional) applying to UVA and Georgetown. Your experience gives me hope!!! -
Crying over surprisingly bad 168 LSAT: bother to apply to HYSCC?I know this is ridiculous because I've often been the person here who has given advice with regards to such type of questions, but now erroneously I …
... , but do know of many non traditional students with great backgrounds who ... if you shoot your shot and don't get in, you ... really like your application materials and have a firm understanding of ... you get your target score and apply with better chances in ... -
In 30s taking LSATAnyone here in their 29/30 studying for LSAT?
I'm 25, and I feel old sometimes (which is ridiculous)! Love hearing from all you non-traditional students. You got this! -
Any Words of Advice for a Single MomHey 7Sagers, A new single mother here of a 6-month old baby girl in my early 30s. I've been working in the legal field as long as I've been avoidi…
... 8, in my upper 30s and I'm studying for the ... find equilibrium in my mom and student role but it has ... law as their second career (and we're all aiming for ... has a decent non-traditional student population and support groups) and it has been ... -
What I Wish I Knew before BigLaw Recruiting 101Hello all, Here’s another round of unsolicited advice for what I wish I knew before law school: BigLaw recruiting edition. For most law studen…
... the name of the school and what that might mean about ... H/Y/S use very non-traditional grading like H/P/DS ... influence the assumptions they make. Non-traditional grades certainly help subvert this ... -
Chance-a-palooza (Webinar + Giveaway)Hi everyone, On **Thursday, September 1**, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET, our admissions consultants are doing a joint webinar with the founders of ls…
Awesome - looking forward to this. Any chance the topic of non-traditional students vs. traditional students will be covered, and how admissions officers look at one type of applicant vs. the other? Thanks! -
The LSAT does not define you!Hi all. I wanted to write this post because I have struggled immensely with the LSAT for over a year. I have never struggled on an exam/anything scho…
... tests, the LSAT trainer, and regularly do drills through the ... blue collar, working class, non-traditional student, this is simply impossible ... problem sets for hours and hours every week. There ... really appreciate your thoughts, and finding someone who is going ... -
PT7.S1.Q5 - Many Enviromentalist have urged enviromental..Prep Test 7 - Section 1- Question 15 I got this answer wrong and was unsure of my answer. Is the correct AC A right because it strengthens the pre…
... as damage of property and motor vehicle accidents. Since ... incidents of property damage and motor vehicle accidents involving ... it's not a traditional conditional statement) of that ... the link between hunting and non hunting and subsequently the increase (or ... -
Realistic Law School Admissions ChancesI recently turned 42, and law school has always been my dream since I was eight when an Uncle experienced police brutality in 1980s Southeast Texas. …
Thank you for your insightful and thoughtful reply. Over time ... that many non-traditional students such as yourself and I have ... experienced life and are approaching ... does not reflect my current and actual academic capabilities. Further, ... -
Stress... VentingI take my test on 11/8 & I find my anxiety consuming. I commented on a fellow 7sager trying to encourage them to not focus on the number. But oof... …
... taking the Nov 10 test and I am terrified! I ... time, and my insecurities are mostly from being a non-traditional/older ... than usual on PTs and running out of time ... legal secretary at BigLaw and my attorneys have told ... to get in to HLS and Georgetown. I think law ... -
What are my chances? Non-Traditional AppHey everyone! I am aiming for a T14 & feel as though my GPA may be lacking / need to be a splitter. To give some background, I graduated in Spring 20…
... a 172. Your "softs" (everything non-GPA/LSAT) seem great, but ... (T3/T2), and law schools seem to increasingly favor Non-Traditional students over ... , plus your professional experience in non-legal roles, you'll definitely ... -
Study buddy?Hi, I am looking to take June 2024 LSAT. I work FT. I am a nontraditional student with little ones. I have flexibility on a weekend, Mon and Fri.…
... well. I'm a non-traditional student and I'm on the fence ... one practice exam each week and then take the time to ... -
Study buddy?Hi, I am looking to take June 2024 LSAT. I work FT. I am a nontraditional student with little ones. I have flexibility on a weekend, Mon and Fri.…
Hi, also a non-traditional student and interested in study buddies. Aiming for the June test to salvage all the work I've put into LG. -
Still studying for the LSAT at 28I purchased my first lsat prep book in October of 2020. It was the princeton review book. Things haven't been easy, and I've used many different prep…
... this new way of learning and I plan to take ... day (2-3 hours) and then PT the last two ... get my real estate license and Managing Brokers license. I ... just discovered the live classes and I really like them ... luck to all of us Non-Traditional students! We can do ... -
2-year planning for non-traditional law admissionsHello all! I've heard great things about this forum in my non-trad law school journey. I am 28 and wrapping up a PhD in Romance languages. My aim is …
... of the pre-law advisor, and the system only lets you ... advice after reading more about non-traditional admissions. -
Q&A Responses From the August 28 Dean's Roundtable DiscussionGreetings 7Sagers! As promised, Dr. Riley and I are going to address some of the most common questions from last night's Q&A that we weren't able…
... applicants with great communication, leadership and organizational skills. This comes ... consideration. The advice for non-traditional students holds true as it ... story of why law and any other information you ... like the LSAT score and UG record which every ... -
Personal statement HelpHello! I am reaching out to my 7Sage community folks because I really need someone to look over my personal statement. I do not necessarily have peo…
... writing skill due to my non-traditional background. If anyone is willing ... -
Being a Public Interest Lawyer (from Above the Law)Applies to many in this community. Some considerations, viz. idealism vs. reality. "Should a non-traditional student go to law school to be a pub…
... . reality.
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Possibility of getting scholarships if admitted off waitlistsHi everyone, I'm on about 6 waitlists now & one hold & I'm curious if anyone has had any luck getting scholarships if admitted off waitlists? M…
... & addendum. I'm a non-traditional student.
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Withdrawals on transcriptI have a few withdrawals on my transcript. They are all non punitive and do not effect my overall GPA in any way. One was due to receiving a bad grad…
... transcript. They are all non punitive and do not effect my overall ... bad grade on an exam and having no way to recover ... way the class was structured and the others were only because ... I changed majors and wouldn't need those classes ... -
Happy Father’s Day!Happy Father’s Day to all you non-traditional students/fathers out there. Be sure to take a break from your tireless LSAT studies to appreciate t…
Happy Father’s Day to all you non-traditional students/fathers out there.
Be sure to take a break from your tireless LSAT studies to appreciate the reasons why you work so hard.
Be well! -
3.8, 164. Is T-14 out of reach?I'm a non-URM and have average softs with 2-3 years of work experience. If I don't mind paying a sticker, which T-14 schools should I apply? Do I ev…
I'm a non-URM and have average softs with 2-3 years of work experience.
If I don't mind paying a sticker, which T-14 schools should I apply? Do I even have a shot (especially at Michigan, UVA, Northwestern) with such low LSAT? -
Poor undergrad GPA grad honorsHey guys I'm new to the forums and love all the content! Here's the short of it. I graduated from Rutgers with a middling GPA I worked for a year af…
... year after at a non-profit and graduated from Seton Hall ... dual masters in diplomacy and MBA in supply chain. ... Hill during that time and now work for a ... trade or corp law and am worried that my ... community service, speak German, and have some decent connections. ... -
The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... did my LSAC GPA calculation and it dropped my GPA a ... whole point and a half (*sigh*) but I ... individuals in arbitrations and employment hearings for a union) and military service. I ... -
Reverse Splitter HelpHi all, I am in a bit of a quandary: I had a ugrad gpa of 3.84 from a top 30 undergrad (graduated with many national honors), currently am working…
... am working full time and doing my MEd in ed ... policy and leadership (grad gpa 3 ... board of a local non-profit and other strong soft markers ... have never been good at non-subject based standardized tests ... my school list anyway and hope for the value ... -
Non-Traditional Student Letter of recommendation from who??OK, I graduated from college almost 20 years ago. I have not worked in 3 years, I have been a stay at home mom. So, who can I ask to write my letter …
OK, I graduated from college almost 20 years ago. I have not worked in 3 years, I have been a stay at home mom. So, who can I ask to write my letter of recommendation? I'm not particularly involved with any group or church. I feel pretty sidelined for not ... -
Splitter success stories? (2017-2018 cycle)Hey guys, My stats are 174 LSAT, 3.15 GPA from top 15 university, non-URM, and decent softs. I'm preparing my applications to send sometime next w…
... GPA from top 15 university, non-URM, and decent softs. I'm ... the top 14 (minus HYS) and adding UCLA, Vandy, USC, WUSTL ... , and Emory. I'm considering applying ... -
Do law schools actually favor students with multiple majors?Hey guys, it's me again. I found that the 7sage discussion forum is just super helpful for a self-starter like me, so I figure I will make good use o…
... major depression in my freshman and sophomore year (Yes, I ... will notice such radical improvement and the upsising trend when they ... have zero chance with Yale and Stanford) with a super impressive ... ) This is a seemingly non-sense and stupid question but I guess ...
