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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…
... But frankly, speaking from personal experience and comparing notes with several ... and ask about their work. In my experience, I’ve found ... /best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings
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Schulich School of Law - Admissions CategoriesNot sure if anyone has experience with this but if we apply in the Work/Life Experience category (other factors are given more weight than GPA), woul…
... if we apply in the Work/Life Experience category (other factors are ... nature of your non-academic experience? It does not say anything ... -
From 140's to 169 (Nov)Hey guys I told myself that if I ever got a score I wanted I would write one of these because I benefitted so much from reading other people's journe…
... I had done in high school. With my bad GPA ... at going to a good law school but hopefully one with some ... little about burnout and my experience with it. Dealing with ... . Yes, you need to work really damn hard, but you ... I have gotten into FSU Law with a full ride ($ ... -
Burnout, depression, or test anxiety?I can't study. I'm not ready for the Jan lsat and the last few weeks I just cannot study. I thought, 'oh I guess this is what burnout looks like?' Bu…
... think of--the judge, his pre-trial officer, parole officer, his ... his job. I don't work so that's obviously super ... needing to get going with law school. I'm older and I ... -
Not sure how to title this..Feb was my 3rd attempt at the LSAT. Last June after studying about 6 months with the PowerScore bibles and online course and my score was an awful 14…
... I had a great proxy experience and felt better about ... I get into Law School this year with the school nearby I want ... know what I need to work on, taking the LSAT ... my GPA and performance in school doesn't match my ... if I am capable at school I should be capable ... -
Free Office Hours - Next Session Wednesday, 5/10, 8pm Eastern**Link:** will be posted here ~15 minutes before session start Previous thread was getting a bit long in the tooth, so starting a new one! Face ca…
... , -0 LG), graduated from Columbia Law School in 2010, spent a year ... one-on-one LSAT teaching experience, working with a diverse set ... sent students to every t14 school except for Stanford (my white ... likely that every time will work for everyone, but I will ... -
Retake LSAT or go?I applied to law school in late December and sent a January LSAT score (162). I was accepted to a #50 ranked law school with a ~30-40K/year condition…
... my friends who are starting law school at programs I'd love ... offer, work another year, and save up more money for school. I ... context: I previously applied for law school and studied for the LSAT ... a strong GPA and career experience working in my favor.
How Much Does a Gap Year Affect Admissions?Hi everyone! I am a rising senior in undergraduate and am really hoping to go straight into law school. However, many advisors and peers have told me…
... hoping to go straight into law school. However, many advisors and ... so technically I have legal work experience, but it is not " ... enough to count as legal work experience, or do I really ... gap years with legal work experience really that important for admissions ...What happens if you breach your deferral contract?Hi 7Sagers! It's been a good long while since I've been on this forum, but I thought I'd bring an admissions-related Q to our amazing community! …
... this law school again for the upcoming cycle and work on ... messaging (i.e., all law school essays, including the optional ... from submitting any additional law school applications..."), but she said ... some advice from their experience or general perspectives, I ...Law Admissions Deans’ Roundtable: Strategizing the PS and Statements of PerspectiveGreetings, 7Sagers! On Tuesday, September 26 at 8pm ET, join 7Sage admissions consultant Tajira McCoy for another panel discussion with law school…
... for another panel discussion with law school admissions deans from across the ... to incorporate your background and experience into some of the new ...Early Decision advice - Columbia vs. NYUI need some advice. My two top (reach schools) are NYU and Columbia. I am deciding which to apply early decision to. For context I have a 3.9 GPA fro…
... , will have 3 years of work experience at a top management consulting ... to law school (will go to biz school if it does not work out ...Writing about highschool experiences within a personal essayHi everyone! I'm wondering what folks' perspectives/ advice would be on talking about highschool extracurricular involvement within a personal statem…
... to only list post-'high-school' involvement, work experience, etc. This question relates ... to one school in particular that I ... broader lived experience and University involvement, my vision for law school, all the ...Should I feel discouraged or encouraged?Hey, y’all. I’m currently registered to take the February LSAT. For my study schedule, I’m taking a pre-test every Tuesday and spending an hou…
... , I’m taking a pre-test every Tuesday and spending ... because that’s all my work schedule allows for. So ... , I’ve done two pre-tests and I’ve gotten ... consistency? Should I take the pre-test, then spend the ... between graduating in May and law school, I just want a ...should i wait until the next round of applications to apply to law school?hi everyone, I explained in my last question about how i worked with a private tutor at another company and i regrettably got a 140. I cancelled my s…
... (submitting my applications to a school for a possible scholarship). I ... 'll probably talk to a law advisor anyway, but I want ...Mistake In Law School ApplicationSo I applied to a couple local law schools about a month ago and I just realized that I sent my old resume and not my new updated one. The only real …
... applied to a couple local law schools about a month ago ... change is where I currently work and everything else is relatively ... in December. They're both law firm jobs. Someone please let ...Mentorship OpportunityHello 7Sage! I am a May 2023 University of Georgia School of Law graduate. I am offering myself as a resource for anyone interested. Feel free to …
... 2023 University of Georgia School of Law graduate. I am offering ... Court Judge and an Immigration Law Firm. In Fall 2L, ... GPA, a small state school, four years of work experience, and URM status ... to a predetermined success in law school. For any other stats, ...Considering transferring from a lower to a higher ranked law schoolFor context, I am still in the application process. I have not yet received the desired LSAT score to apply to my first choice. However, I am confide…
... accepted to a lower ranked school. I don't want to ... have considered attending a different school and then transferring when possible ... just not sure it will work. Is there anyone who is ...Hope for Those That Need Some Right NowI'm currently a 3L at one of the Canadian law schools (which I will keep anonymous) and was feeling anxious about the uncertainty of articling that l…
... remind myself that things do work out and they will be ... to get into law school and I hope my experience can help bring ... was admitted into my current law school in 2021 but before that ... called it quits. Hearing about law school or even seeing TV shows ...How to study while you're in school and workingI'm a non-trad student (27, still in undergrad because I took several years off due to certain life circumstances) and I work Friday-Sunday in health…
... certain life circumstances) and I work Friday-Sunday in healthcare (pharmacy ... have any days off. During law school, I plan to quit working ... scholarships and in top 50 school if possible. My CAS GPA ... LSAT studying while working and school?Job Search HelpHi all, I never thought I would be asking about this on the 7Sage forum, but I figured I would since you all want to go to law school. Are there a…
... all want to go to law school. Are there any jobs that ... no professional experience? Ideally those that relate to legal work. Also, if ...Will a Discovery Credit Look Bad on Law School Applications?At my university, we have discovery credits, which allow us to designate 1.0 credits of undergraduate courses as pass/fail on transcripts. Having rec…
... , I'm curious about whether law schools might view the use ... credits unfavorably. If anyone has experience with this, please let me ...Do Canadian Law Schools Look at Transcripts from the School you Transferred From?Hi! I was wondering if anyone was in a similar position or can help guide me in my current situation. I did two years of undergrad at one Canadian un…
... fifth year. I know each law schools are different whether they ... at your transcripts from the school you transferred from and take ... I transferred to my new school, my GPA was wiped clean ... chat forums and on Canadian Law school websites but I have had ...Fordham LawI finished 1L at the Fordham Law. I want to share. The Cost of Attendance was $116,782 Tuition was (the following year more) $71,224 Class size fo…
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My points about Fordham law:
The quality of education ... I have a law degree and practiced law outside of the US ... . And I loved it. But experience ... in Fordham law school would make me feel ...How are other busy folks managing their study schedules?Hi all! I am currently a full-time student, working ~35 hours a week as an LA, and trying to fit in at least 3-4 hours a day on LSAT prep. Are there …
... fellow pre-law students are able to take time off of school and work ...Is it more difficult for OOS Applicants to be admitted to a given public law school? Help!Really would like some clarification on this! I know this is what it's like with medical school, and even undergrad. Does this hold true for law scho…
... medical school, and even undergrad. Does this hold true for law schools ...First-time applicant - adviceHey everyone, Would love any advice about how to strategically approach this application cycle. It's my first time so I'm a bit nervous. The goal is…
... next cycle if a top school isn't in the cards ... first-generation law student
- 3 years full-time work experience (post-grad ... have led me to pursue law school
- Diversity Statement about my ... Why X for nearly every school I'm applying to
advice for mid-career candidates?I'm curious if anyone has any advice for mid career professionals considering applying to law school. particularly does anyone have a sense of ho…
... career professionals considering applying to law school.
particularly does anyone ... been in school for awhile? how they might view work experience compared with ... or so years of professional work experience.
any insights are ...December 2013 LSATSo I have been studying since the beginning of August in hopes of taking the October LSAT. I work full time in a law firm and have a 2 hour commute. …
... of Arizona for their family law clinic.however, I need ... as a splitter friendly school
4. Whether work experience helps (I know ... into many arguments with several law students and applicants alike ... as to why to attend law school.
I love ...Law School Applications - Extremely low GPAHello, I recently completed an undergraduate degree in mathematics (At McMaster University in Canada) and finished with a GPA of around 1.9. There ar…
... the former immediately applied for law school after having graduated from college ... latter applied for law school after having accrued extensive work experience. The former got ... -tier schools, including one T14 school. Not to say that you ...Missed bubble- retake?I took the LSAT last december (thanks to 7sage!) and scored 167. While my average on tests had been 165, I saw on my test results that I had actually…
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Ultimately, choosing a law school is about minimizing debt while ... , that's fine. Get some work experience somewhere if you can, and ...
