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How 'decorated' must ones profile be to enter into the top 5 law schools in the US?My question is assuming a candidate has hit the median GPA and median LSAT score for the top 5 law schools in the US, do they need additional experie…
... leadership positions in student orgs, work experience, graduate degrees, or things like ... -
Size Matters?I confirmed today what I had feared for the past couple of months - the test center I am registered for in June typically administers the exam in an …
... . After that I called the pre-law coordinator at the school who ... -
:([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…
... firms in NYC, so his experience might be different than people ... 25 year olds without any work experience 180k with a bonus? I ... only work in Biglaw for a few years to get experience and ... and private sectors require Biglaw experience. Before you write off Biglaw ... -
:([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…
... 25 year olds without any work experience 180k with a bonus? I ... gonna require a little more work than a job that starts ... -
Should I retake or just apply?Hey guys, so long story short I took the Dec LSAT, cancelled my score, then took it again in June hoping to score in the mid to high 160s range (was…
... there are other factors (URM, work experience, personal statements, etc) that matter ... -
[Ended] Webinar PS Topics + Admissions —Thurs, July 7th 9PM<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday, July 7, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll tell you everything I know about choosing a topic for your persona…
... put a stronger emphasis on work experience in a personal statement? Thanks ... -
[Ended] Webinar PS Topics + Admissions —Thurs, July 7th 9PM<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday, July 7, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll tell you everything I know about choosing a topic for your persona…
@emmmmmmm It depends on the actual question. Different prompts ask for different kinds of essays. But to clarify, it's always okay to talk about your work experience (even in the US), and never okay simply to list all the jobs you've done (even in Canada). -
Do internships really matter?So I am in a very difficult position, I was just offered a position to work with a New York State Senator specifically with criminal justice policies…
... note - do you think some work experience (e.g., one internship during ... ) prior to applying is important? Work is definitely cutting into my ... -
Do internships really matter?So I am in a very difficult position, I was just offered a position to work with a New York State Senator specifically with criminal justice policies…
... from, soft factors matter more. Work experience is one of those factors ... it seems that people with work experience got in with somewhat lower ... a lot in terms of work experience, but it would show the ... -
Should you postpone?.
@montaha.rizeq Yup! I am totally thinking about doing that... Work experience would always be a good thing for applications... -
[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... life working to get into law school- I can't remember ... , and am President of the Pre-Law club. I also hold 3 ... -
LSAC International Grade ConversionsHi! So sorry if this topic has been covered before, I just can't seem to find any information online whatsoever! I've completed my undergrad at a…
... of a "soft" factor, like work experience, accomplishments, personal statement and such. -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultation—Mon @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday</strong>, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do a second round of <em>live lightning consultations.</em></p…
... total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are in ... -
Take in September or Wait till December?Hi everyone, I have been going back and forth on whether or not to sit for the September LSAT or to wait until December. I was wondering if anyone ha…
... a score (160?) and just work towards the score not the ... a year. This gives me work experience, [more] time to prep, and ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Mon @ 9:45 pm EST<strong>Update: Event delayed by 45 mins. New start time 9:45pm EST.</strong> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday, August 29,</strong> at …
... total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are in ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Mon @ 9:45 pm EST<strong>Update: Event delayed by 45 mins. New start time 9:45pm EST.</strong> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday, August 29,</strong> at …
... admissions program at Minnesota Law School that has since ... have good relationships with my pre-law professor, top econ professor, ... same thing??) and why X law school essay. (LSAT should ... purpose of qualifying for a law school direct admissions program, ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Thurs @ 9 pm EST<p><strong>Update: We’ve moved this webinar from Wednesday to Thursday, October 13.</strong></p> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday</strong…
... school research, and also my work experience in federal and provincial environmental ... Asia have inspired me to work for human rights and protecting ... -
Low GPA but AthleteHey guys so I am a football player at a Division I football school with a scholarship. I'm not trying to say that being a student athlete is a justif…
... also have 2 years of law internship experience and I have three ... :
I heard that the Law School application process is computerized ... -
David's essay editHello, I have a question about a course including unlimited editing. Does it really mean unlimited unlimited editing? So we can ask him to edit as…
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Yup -- softs, essays, work experience. A good, well-edited PS ... -
Writing a "Why X School" addendumPlenty of schools have an optional essay where you write why you want to attend that particular law school, but can you also just write an optional a…
... was told my by my pre law advisor that the addendum should ... reason for wanting to attend law school X, go for it ... addendum for just a "why law school X" essay because the ... -
Retake Dec v. Delay: Advice neededHi folks: Here's a long question but it seems like a lot of smart people weigh in here and I wanted to provide the data. I took the Sept LSAT. Go…
... a 3.68 with interesting work experience/background. I was completely murdered ... -
OMG Thank You 7Sage Community!OMG I woke up this morning (living in Beijing) and found that an email from LSAC waiting for me... And I opened it... Bang! 177! To be honest, I …
... then went to UAE to work for a year and then ... think having this one-year work experience will really help me in ... -
The importance of essays other than the PS?Can you give percentages of the importance of the "Diversity Statement", "Why us?" résumé,and maybe the addendum?
... essays, but my college's pre-law center is practically useless and ... -
The importance of essays other than the PS?Can you give percentages of the importance of the "Diversity Statement", "Why us?" résumé,and maybe the addendum?
... essays, but my college's pre-law center is practically useless and ... an opinion by a Yale Law grad? lol -
Not disclosing Ethnic / Gender / Financial identity in applicationI am curious to what degree it will affect my application if I do not disclose my gender, financial or ethnic identity. I am a straight white male fr…
... ! However, it is in a Law School's best interest to ... socioeconomic status enriches the education experience and the discussions in class ... is paramount for an excellent law school experience so having people from ... -
Question about listing employment in applicationsShould I list the year I was a Fulbright Scholar (English teaching assistant program) under employment in the LSAC applications? I wasn't employed pe…
1) Congrats!
2) Yeah, ETA is definitely employment (ridiculously fun employment, but still). I listed Fulbright under work experience on my resume and plan to list it under employment for LSAC apps. -
I received accommodations for the LSAT!Hi, A few weeks ago, I applied for accommodations, namely 1.5X the regular time and a quiet room. I just wanted to share my experience in case any…
Care to share what your learning disability is? Also, I'm curious in these cases how the disabilities will affect law school experience. -
I received accommodations for the LSAT!Hi, A few weeks ago, I applied for accommodations, namely 1.5X the regular time and a quiet room. I just wanted to share my experience in case any…
... 'm glad your school and work experience are not affected. What it ... -
I received accommodations for the LSAT!Hi, A few weeks ago, I applied for accommodations, namely 1.5X the regular time and a quiet room. I just wanted to share my experience in case any…
... 'm glad your school and work experience are not affected. What it ...
