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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…
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... year students are denied from schools because they didn't ... school/major, perhaps more schools conduct rounds of interviews with ... that may not be available to all schools, but I think a ... -
When to take the LSAT?As we know, law schools only accept certain LSAT dates, for instance in Canada the last LSAT many schools accept is February, to start the following …
As we know, law schools only accept certain LSAT dates, ... the last LSAT many schools accept is February, to start the following ... take the February one. What to do? I guess one can ... , simply take it again, as law schools count the highest score. -
Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... 2018, Northwestern Law will allow JD applicants to submit either ... allow law schools greater flexibility in the admissions process, to the ... benefit of students, schools, and the ... the skills you need to succeed in law school. One of ... -
Personal StatementsHey guys! So I am going to begin writing up my personal statements, however I have no idea where to start. I am applying to Canadian law schools a…
... no idea where to start. I am applying to Canadian law schools and I ... am not sure how to start ...
I understand that each law school usually has a different ... Any suggestions on where to find specific topics and how ... -
Interview QuestionsSo I am applying to law schools early (September/October) and my target school has interviews for an honors program that I am applying to. I have tri…
So I am applying to law schools early (September/October) and my ... honors program that I am applying to. I have tried googling ... get mostly examples for post-law interviews. I assume that ... to the ones asked during post-law job interviews minus the obvious law ... -
Not sure whether to take February or June LSATHi All, As the title states, I'm torn on whether or not to take the February or June LSAT. I'm out of undergrad and working full time, planning on…
... on whether or not to take the February or ... full time, planning on applying to schools in 2018-19 and enrolling ... a decent amount (comparable to a light jog) for ... idea of ramping up to a full sprint for ...
Any insight on when to take the test would be ... -
What to ask for in a LOR?What are law schools looking for in a LOR? My professors told me to figure out the academic and non-academic traits I would like to include in th…
What are law schools looking for in a LOR? < ... />
My professors told me to figure out the academic and ... -academic traits I would like to include in the LOR and ... would be traits that catches law school admissions' eye when they ... -
Who should write my LORs?Can you please help me decide on whom to ask for LOR? I graduated undergrad 2012, went to graduate school, graduated 2013. Since then I have been …
... /> I am now trying to go to law school and have been thinking ... company know that I am applying to law school. However, I have been ... the kind of recommendation that law schools are looking for. Also, maybe ... LOR is a must for law schools. But as you can see ... -
If I KNOW I'm not going to get score I want in Sept., should I cancel for Dec.?I started at a 155 diagnostic. Now regularly test low 160s. BR is usually upper 160s. I've been putting in 20-30 hours a week since May (in addition …
... since May (in addition to a full-time job and ... I just need more time to practice and bring up ... m aiming for higher ranked law schools, but at the very least ... know that I'm going to probably score in the ... the Sept. one? Will law schools care if there are scores ... -
Should I reschedule my September LSAT to December?I haven't been hitting my target score. I'm a few points away, but I haven't been hitting it. I signed up for the September LSAT, but now I'm think…
... 'm thinking about rescheduling it to December.
I ... want to do it because I thought maybe that might mean law schools ... of getting in. Really wanted to start law school next year, and ... m leaning more towards rescheduling to December. i'm just ... -
Advantages/Disadvantages to CancellingHey all, This morning was rough..like really rough..as some of you may know I've been shooting for a mid-170s score and my PTs were on par with th…
... wanted to know, what are the potential advantages of canceling? Do law schools ... -
No Resumes Allowed... and the Personal Statement QuandaryThis post comes from an Ontario student, but it may apply to certain students applying in America/elsewhere as well. U of T and Osgoode Hall, two…
... it may apply to certain students applying in America/elsewhere ... nay, Canada's -- premiere law schools, do not want their applicants ... Thus, they are implored to not "rehash" their achievements ... applicable to Canadian students who wish to apply to schools like ... -
Need feedback on what constitutes unique/strong softsI am beginning to wonder what kind of impact my extracurricular activities might have on my law school applications next year. (Definitely hoping to …
... my law school applications next year. (Definitely hoping to apply to HYS ... contributed (as a volunteer) to various open source software ... at an Atlantic Canadian law firm over the summer.< ... in the process of applying to law schools! :)
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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…
... wanted to get an estimate of scholarship grants given by law schools. I ... am an international student applying to US universities ... the lower ranked schools give full ride scholarships to students covering the ... -
New Law School Targeting CriteriaJust saw this on my LSAC profile! Very cool.... "Starting September 28, 2017, you will have more coursework options to choose from when selecting…
... more coursework options to choose from when selecting your law school preferences ... the Candidate Referral Service (CRS). Law schools use the fields of interest ... and law specializations you select in CRS to recruit you ... -
How to Write a Personal Statement Without (Almost) Any Notable Experiences?Disclaimer: I _do_ have one personal experience that may be worth writing about. I had something of a nervous breakdown on campus, and it served a ca…
... depression. I'm "back to normal," now, but all ... . For example, law school is going to be a challenging ... 've seen from T14 schools is at least supplemented ... Syrian refugees who read aloud to me.
... a teacher's assistant to help a student who ... -
Addendum or no?Hey y'all. I'm curious to see what others would do in my predicament. I suffered direct trauma to my right eye in August; now I have a big black "flo…
... personally bring this up when applying to schools? Some schools in Ontario, Canada, provide ... Committee to be aware of that were not covered in your other ... responses. Provide documentation (e.g., attending physician letter) to ... -
Personal StatementFor those that are currently applying to law schools, I was wondering how much you guys tweaked your PS for each application. My generic statement is…
For those that are currently applying to law schools, I was wondering how ... some of the schools I'm applying to allows up to four double- ... spaced pages. Are you guys sticking to ... into your PS for schools that allow longer PS? -
What's the word on PS page limits?Two schools I'm applying to want two pages max. Three other schools want _approximately_ two pages. And the other seven schools either don't have a p…
Two schools I'm applying to want two pages max. Three other schools want _approximately_ two ... pages. And the other seven schools either don ... wondering what to do. I know the "two page max" schools are ... -
14 point drop from Prep tests to test day score. ADVICE PLEASE :'(Hi everyone!! I wrote my Sept 2017 LSAT a month ago and before that I was scoring consistently in the high 160's to the early 170's on all my prep te…
... in the high 160's to the early 170's on ... second time round and what law schools will think when they see ... on test date and how to overcome that anxiety that gets ... . Do I have enough time to make enough of a difference ... -
LOR - Can I choose which ones to send?I have 3 former professors who agreed to write LORs for me. Can I pick just 2 to send to law schools even after all 3 submit their letters to LSAC? I…
I have 3 former professors who agreed to write LORs for me. Can I pick just 2 to send to law schools even after all 3 submit their letters to LSAC? I got the third letter just in case as a backup and don't want to send it if I don't have to.. -
To purchase 7Sage materials or not?I just got my score back and its not pretty. I am aiming to take June 2018, since I need like 20 points improvement to have a shot at any Top law sch…
... points improvement to have a shot at any Top law schools. I ... law firm so it was a struggle to be able to ... leave work on time to study. : ... I don't want to waste time/money again ... also need someone there to possibly ask questions which ... -
Early binding decision: Cornell, Berkeley or neither?Background: 163 on LSAT first try, 166 second try, and a 3.78 LSAC GPA. While I realize I'm not in absolutely the best position to get into either…
... best position to get into either of those schools, their admission ... a coin flip (mylsn and other law school number sites admittedly paint ... kind of law I want to practice. Another factor to consider is ... 14 schools lock me into a certain career path? What other ... -
HELP: Should I re-take?I received my September LSAT score and I did HORRIBLE. I have extreme testing anxiety when it comes to the LSAT. I was PTing at around 165 each time.…
... on applying to (in order of preference): U of Colorado Boulder Law ... going to get outright rejected to any of the schools I am applying to ... (at least it seems this way according to the Law ... State (my top 3 schools). My chances for each ... -
How many schools are you applying to?I figure that 3 safety schools and 4 semi reach schools are enough for me, what about you?
I figure that 3 safety schools and 4 semi reach schools are enough for me, what about you? -
How does LSAC decide between numeric vs. letter grades reported on a transcript?Hi! I am an undergraduate student from Atlantic Canada. And I came across the [grade conversion table on LSAC's website](https://www.lsac.org/jd/a…
... https://www.lsac.org/jd/applying-to-law-school/academic-record). My ... universities approach to allocating letter grades to ranges of numeric ... will LSAC give preference to the letter grades in ... getting into my choice of schools. :(
Regards,
ABA: Law Schools can use any testPer Spivey Twitter: “This is huge and breaking news. In multiple tweets. The ABA Council has recommended... ...that every law school can determ…
... recommended...
...that every law school can determine what makes ... unsure of this recommendation needs to be finalized, or if it ...Applying before December LSATHey Everyone, I was scrolling through the forum and saw a post that gave me an idea that I wanted to inquire about. I scored a 165 on the Septemb…
... idea that I wanted to inquire about. I scored ... I was thinking about applying to the bottom schools of the T14 ( ... know who I'm going to ask already & ... me accepted to at least one of those schools and that ... would I be able to have my application considered ...Is a "Why X" essay necessary when you're doing early decision for a school?I just came across this bit from the Top Law Schools forum (http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing-effective-why-x-addendum.html): "Second, if you…
... from the Top Law Schools forum (http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing-effective ...
"Second, if you're applying Early Decision, a Why X ... redundant. Applying ED tells them you are certain to go there ... 're better off applying ED than trying to write a Why ...Mentors For "Non Traditional" Prospective Law StudentsHello 7Sage Community! As a non traditional prospective law school student who has been out of school for awhile (94) and thinks this is a necessity,…
... As a non traditional prospective law school student who has been ... and experience with applying to law school and attending law school. I truly ... sure what avenues are available to seek out this information. ... I would like to know if anyone has any ...
