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Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
... really evaluate my weekend out of town commitments. I wake ... : One of my husband's new years resolutions was ... LSAT.
3) When my scores started ... a library at the school where my husband teaches ... study. (I asked the school's permission first!)
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Mentors!Hey there 7sage community! :) I figure we actually put the new titles to good use and hear some feedback from those with "mentor" and "sage" statu…
... . A basic rundown of some of the pitfalls you went ... success in school and in my area of study was ... every type of success is the result of hours of practice. ... every hour of studying. Luckily, I'm out of the funk ... encountered in the past 3-4 years of my life. I ... -
Jonathan Wang, The New York Times, and some real concernsLike many of you I read that NYTimes article featuring Jonathan and grew very concerned. Jonathan (and the other 7Sage mentors) represent a high bar:…
... out of law school. You have to do well in school. The shock waves of ... happen in our prime working years. The recession, in my opinion ... . are more apt to go out of their way to ensure your ... .
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rough startHey guys! =) I'm still pretty new to the LSAT community but I was wondering if you guys could help me out here. I just became a mom 8 months ago, gra…
... going slower than the majority of studiers -- you have way ... when you get to law school, it shouldn't. The ... age for law school is a good 2-3 years out of college (24/ ... that the set up of the book is really ... a day. The progression of the book really helps you ... -
Imagine if law school was only 2 years instead of 3...http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/23/obama-says-law-school-should-be-two-years-not-three/?_r=0
... to make as much right out of the gate. My plan ( ... it's actually 2 calendar years + 3 months, whereas the Northwestern program ... semesters over the course of two calendar years."
My ... the highest bar passage rate of any law school in TX. -
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 —…
... look closely at your school's loan repayment assistance ... they vary greatly from school to school. For example, HLS ... job and helped you out on a sliding scale ... the specific details of that school's loan repayment ... 2-3 years so you get a tangible feel of what ... -
I'm not really sure how to feel..Well, everyone, I did it. I got the score required to get me into the school I'd like to go to. Ultimately I'm still not sure how I feel about it. Fo…
... up getting into the school of my choice by taking ... going to be 3 years instead. It kind of sucks... but this ... and has never taken out any loans for his ... why I must take out loans for my profession ... are so many opportunities out there for scholarships and ... -
Having trouble balancing studying and working FT -- help!So I've been studying for the LSAT since about February, only really studying in earnest since April. I have the premium course but I am still only …
... not having grade inflation) is 3.3.
My ... weekends, usually from about 3-8pm on Sat and Sun ... can go to law school and be a successful ... I have been out of undergrad for 5 years now and had plenty ... will not go to law school at sticker price -- it ... -
Older LSAT takers?Are any of you guys in the older crowd?
... School aren't for me... There are a lot of sites out ... the route there is 3 years of law school, several of law practice then ... and kids for the law school portion of that...
Guess ... a little direction to check out...
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Why a JD?Does anyone want to get a JD but not actually practice law/ be a lawyer? This isn't my story (I want to be a lawyer) but I am curious to learn about …
... at $40,000/year for 3 years = $120,000 (but with ... $60,000 net profit for 3 years. $150,000 + $60,000 = $210 ... going to law school for 3 years vs working for 3 years. Keep in mind ... /> Nonetheless, when you get out of law school, assuming you use your degree ... -
What's the word on being a Splitter?I've been reading a bit lately about the "attractiveness" of splitters. How does being a splitter work in relation to T14 or hey...15-75ish? Does hig…
... components of getting into law school. Why would you waste those four years ... even a 165? With a 3.8+ you can pretty much ... difference between 1 out of the T14 versus 10 out of the T14, not ... /> If you had a sub 3.0 GPA then the T14 ... -
Choosing Schools: GeographyThoughts of the day: Had a phone call last night with a close college friend who is very business minded. We discussed my current standing with LS…
... notifications sooner, I was out of town for a wedding. ... concentration, whatever each particular school may mean by that. ... that nobody gets straight out of law school. So forget the sports ... you could make in 3 years at BC or BU. ... after a few years in the suck. -
What's the point of the LSAT?Hey everyone, If you're anything like I was, when you're studying and you get frustrated, you might ask yourself... What's the point of this stupi…
... embark on for the next 3 years, rather than studying for some ... mindset towards training for LAW SCHOOL rather than training for the ... quite sure how it got out of hand, but to address @ ... a law school admission advisor and you have THOUSANDS of applications ... -
Mind Map & My prep updateOn some of the videos you use the mind map note strategy, I was wondering if you have that available for purchase? I took the Kaplan program in J…
... certainly one of those, but you'll be jobless for 3 years so ... time limit on this. Law school will always be there because ... the new 30, so get out of your head and understand that ... during and after school without sacrificing too much of one for the ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... I find the process of law school admissions quite myopic and ... opinion, a tier 3 or 4 school is not worth the ... vast majority are 1-2 years removed from UG. What ... than a kid fresh out of the T14 who has ... more than you'll get out of anyone else on here. ... -
What's the lowest ranked law school you would attend?Whats the lowest ranked law school you would attend and why?
... all of that school's graduates first and figuring out how many of them ... . ($28,890 per year X 3 years = $86,670). When you ... happen my first 3 or maybe even 5 years after I graduate ... ass off the past three years building personal relationships with lawyers ... -
Sticker @ U of ChicagoIs a top notch education worth 220k before interest even accrues?
... Saul Levmore, Steven Levitt (of Freakonomics fame) and Dick ... I went there for law school too - ( and at ... I've seen that out of 10 times, 3 - 4 times a ... selective school and attracts only a certain kind of person) ... evne then it takes years for the ripple efects ... -
JD good for business professionals? Appreciate your thoughts.Hey all, I work in a business development role (partnerships, strategic relationships, sales, dealing with government red tape). I love getting pe…
... I would go with a 3-year JD/MBA program ... in the same amount of time as law school would take. < ... much in the way of working in the legal ... taking JD advantage jobs out of law school, but in your case ... of interest. Would a JD serve you better than 3 more years ... -
JD good for business professionals? Appreciate your thoughts.Hey all, I work in a business development role (partnerships, strategic relationships, sales, dealing with government red tape). I love getting pe…
... also have a masters of science in accounting and ... /> Nevertheless, law school is 3 years, and that's 3 years that you aren ... you expect to get out of a JD. Additionally, ... professor say that many of his students don't ... Try talking to some of the JDs that you ... -
JD good for business professionals? Appreciate your thoughts.Hey all, I work in a business development role (partnerships, strategic relationships, sales, dealing with government red tape). I love getting pe…
... Nevertheless, law school is 3 years, and that's 3 years that you aren ... what you expect to get out of a JD.
of them got JD's 10-15 years ago ... how that's working out for them. My guess ... is that most of them seriously regret law school. -
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…
... bring a different perspective to school and the community.
< ... avoid being redundant when the school doesn't force you to ... just got out of the Army after ~6.5 years and most military ... work ethic, perseverance, ingenuity, etc.), 3) you can write about in ... -
Point at which professional references become something of a mustI currently have three (of what I would presume to be solid) academic references, all from professors. I have been out of school and working at my cu…
... Even though I'm 10 years out of undergrad I am still friends ... However, I had a sub 3.0 GPA in UG versus ... for someone with 10+ years of WE. In your case ... because you're so recently out of UG.
... a LOCI and give the school another reason to peruse ... -
Study Plan HelpWell I knew I messed up on the Oct. LSAT but not as badly as I actually did.... I scored about 10 points lower than what I was consistently scoring o…
... been informed that plenty of people walk out of their first take crying ... you down. You spent 3-5 years busting your butt during UG ... test a few years ago. The second he walked out, he called ... up graduating from a T14 school. -
I got in...so, now what?Hi All, I'm happy to report that I received an email on Friday that I was accepted to one of the schools to which I applied. I'm waiting to hear o…
... TLS and although a lot of them have a "t-14 ... going to miss out on 3 years of work and come out with 150k in ... debt. With a 3.8 ... aren't going to a school on a full scholarship other ... -
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... , which would put me at 3 years off from undergrad
< ... you want it, plus being 3 years out of undergrad is not a bad ... all age groups in law school.
@hjlee1992 said:< ... were accepted. Unfortunately, once a school declines you for this cycle ... -
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…
... been out of work already for 3 years completing my undergrad, so sitting out another ... the best school possible for the least amount of debt. Keep ... 100 grand in this law school admissions game. If someone said ... you have to sit out law school for a year", would ... -
anyone ese debating skipping law school?don't think i am the only one torn between a few different possibilities right now, wondering how other posters are making their decision?
... know many unhappy lawyers. Two years ago, I accidentally stumbled on ... through the LSAT, much less 3 years of law school and the Bar.
out LinkedIn messages to lawyers asking ... schedule is, etc. and check out the book 'What Color is ... -
anyone ese debating skipping law school?don't think i am the only one torn between a few different possibilities right now, wondering how other posters are making their decision?
... start-ups in front of me. Feel like those ... going right back to school may be wasting them. ... year off before law school anyway. However my thought ... go back to school for 3 years and potentially take out some loans, ... and the general vibe of small firm life is ... -
Too much debt?Hi everyone, At the end of this long journey of applying to law school, I've had the misfortune of second-guessing myself. I got accepted with no …
... /> -Nationwide, there is approximately 1.3 trillion dollars fo student loan ... from 1.3 trillion total) is that only 33% of all borrowers ... being the newest associate fresh out of law school with a 250,000 ... follow you for 10 years. Since most of Big Law makes its ... -
:([DO NOT READ IF YOU'RE PREPARING FOR THE LSAT] http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=261392 Thoughts? Specifically wondering wh…
... as that guy makes it out to be, but still infinitely ... the revolving door business model of biglaw), and most people either ... in the 3 years you'd otherwise spend in law school to land ... know someone who did this out of a coding bootcamp) working a ...
