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US News Law School Ranking 2016So, the rankings for 2015-2016 came out today. California schools seem to be doing much better probably given the improving employment prospects, a h…
... , UC Hastings, and Chapman, so far, and am waiting on ... few favorites in DC and VA). I prefer SoCal ... I intend to go into public interest law, I'm wondering ... background, I'm 57 and have lots of work experience ... and various degrees (MD PhD ... -
US News Law School Ranking 2016So, the rankings for 2015-2016 came out today. California schools seem to be doing much better probably given the improving employment prospects, a h…
@Marie4lawschool Public interest jobs are equally (if not ... to whichever interest org you want to work in and that you ... kick ass in school. For public interest jobs ... be in good shape for public health). -
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:…
... grades. Firms like Wachtell and Cravath wouldn't even consider ... Some want to work in public interest or work for a corporation ... interpret the employment statistics and conclude that Yale simply ... any firm expressing interest in the firm, and I guarantee that ... -
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 —…
... about how people stay in public servic given the low salary ... talked to who work in public interest LOVE their job.
and most of the day Saturday ... -
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 —…
... (for ex a Perkins loan) and you have to have made ... for those of us considering public interest law, people should still carefully ... switch from big law to public interest law. Definitely something to keep ... -
What are your career goals?I know a similar thread was created about which school is your dream school, but I thought I would create one about interests in the field of law. W…
... human rights type of positions and the ones that people dream ... that have an international or public interest arm that leans towards your ... area of interest, pay your dues there and then lateral out ... -
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…
... not necessarily with ill intentions) and applied (again, not necessarily ... at it and it is not in the public interest for such ... making much money and get disillusioned and become even shittier ... test-alters-brain-structure/) and those neural connections are ... -
JD for Professorship?Hi 7Sage community, I had a non-LSAT related question I was hoping to get advice in. As I have been thinking about possible job placements after l…
... process that can be gamed... 1) get a very good GRE ... deals with your area of interest... and get his reco... 3) ... an interest in the field by reading the literature available and publishing ... newspapers in your area of interest... and apply to a bunch of ... -
LSAT Prep and TaxesHey all, Are LSAT prep and law school applications tax deductible? IE books, 7sage course, lsat test, application fees, etc.
... the latter type of credit, and the lack of resources to ... pay the government back WITH INTEREST and possibly PENALTIES after the filing ... the year is $1,000 and the allowable credit is $1,500, you ... the year is $1,000 and the allowable credit is $1,500, you ... -
Forum RulesHey guys, we have a really awesome community here that's positive and supportive, thank you for that. I hope these simple rules to regulate this d…
... ://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/6431/public-interest-law-loan-forgiveness
and when you've realized why ... you did something bad and you're ready to make ... username to @trickdaddy69 to try and evade the ban. It doesn ... -
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…
... behind. I'm interested in public interest but not interested in a ... to return to school and complete my undergrad and then to go ... -
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…
... out exactly what they meant and I couldn't offer any ... wrote, "I'm interested in public interest but not interested in a ... are considering a career in public interest? Did you mean that you ... career I'm leaving behind," and likewise I was unsure how ... -
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…
... take a vow of poverty and therefore need to consider an ... you typically hear about in public interest.
In regards to ... + hours a week at times, and I am not interested in ... grappling with the same issues and dilemmas & what they think ... -
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…
... . I too am interested in public sectors. I think that in ... schools are more interested in public sectors hence it is easier ... find people who share your interest and build a network there. It ... -
Where you going?So where does it look like everyone will be come August? Granted there is still some time before things become totally official but most of us should…
... each other's hard work and accomplishments.
I decided on ... the possibilities there and have been connecting with other public interest students who ... . No grades is another upside, and I will take an annoying ... -
Public Interest InterestHey folks, Lately I've been meeting many other 7Sagers who are interested in pursuing a public interest legal career. This is my own area of interes…
@allison.gill.sanford said:
If I get enough interest on this thread, I'll host a webinar in a couple of weeks for any and all public interest folks.
YES. -
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 …
... grad school for another subject and already incurred a hefty ... practice big law and are miserable but want (and feel that ... better value, and if you really want to practice public interest law, I ... government, hopefully as a public defender, and my top school is ... -
[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…
1) My name is Kevin, I'm 23 years old and just graduated ... full time as a paralegal and have been interested in law ... was a really powerful experience and has played a part in ... /> 3B) I really like public speaking and after graduating college started dabbling ... -
[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 …
1.) I'm a typical ... could immediately run for public office and become a career politician ... can use for campaigning and I refocused my passions ... Talking about my drive and motivation being a constant ... in the regional prisons and my concomitant experience 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 …
1 I’m from New ... senior undergraduate studying Psychology and double minor in Web ... specialized in community service, and also on the executive ... on genetically modified foods and organisms, where I discussed ... over my fear of public speaking, and learn how to ... -
Can someone give me any feedback on my personal statement for public interest law?I plan on going into public interest law and so the personal statement discusses my drive for social justice. I've written it and had a couple of pe…
Hey @hakeemmuhammad498 ! I can try to give some helpful feedback if you like ~ I too am trying to craft a personal statement for public interest law. Maybe we could trade? Let me know and send me a message if you want! -
Is it worth it to attend law school with a 160 LSAT score?I got a 160 on the September LSAT. I was PTing at 160-163 range, so it’s about what I expected to get. My one and only dream school is/was Univerist…
... work in biglaw (500+ employees) and you see that last year ... deciding how to approach debt and assess risk. If you're ... getting the job you want and/or a 50% chance of ... working in small firms/public interest/personal injury and a high overall employment ... -
Are fourth and third tier law schools worth it?Hello all, I am sure you have seen this question pop up hundreds or thousands of times, but I like to get as diverse an opinion as possible. si…
... , bar passage rates, and under-employment scores. They ... in NY, both in the public and private sector.
< ... practice. And although CUNY markets itself as a public interest law ... school, PI positions are actually very competitive. And ... -
Scholarship essay.Hello, I was wondering if anyone could take a look at my personal statement for a public interest law program. I plan on going into civil rights l…
... public interest law program. I plan on going into civil rights law and ... -
Anyone else having 0 motivation to complete apps?After a grueling study regime, writing 30 drafts of my personal statement, and sitting the LSAT twice, I cannot bring myself to complete my freaking …
... legal scholar and I also want to work in public interest, but idk ... -
When is the earliest I can start law school?I'm taking the LSAT inFenruary 2017. When is the earliest that I can start with my applications and start law school? Will I have to take a year ga…
... if this is true for public interest law, but I know it ... city that deals with children and families in the justice system ... that aims to help children and therapists. it's a "guide ... end the cycle of violence and it's about resilience. i ... -
[Webinar] Last-Minute Application Questions: Tuesday, January 10th @ 9pm EST<p>7Sagers, </p> <p>On <strong>Tuesday, January 10th, at 9 p.m. EST,</strong> I’ll answer all your last-minute application questions. Still trying…
... the in-state school, and obviously stronger in 49 ... I lived there for public middle and high school, college ( ... a small religious school), and even my first job. ... claim "holistic admissions", and GPA minus one semester jumps ... in-state in Year 1 would be a big ... -
Goals of PI Law/Ed LawThe purpose for me pursuing law school is to ultimately work in public interest. I hope to get into policy making/changing.. especially education law…
... /> https://7sage.com/webinar/allison-public-interest/
T14 will always ... what you want to do and where. For flexibility, T14 is ... less friendly to different fields. And check into LRAP programs! -
Scholarship Negotiations/ how to do it?Hello fellow 7Sagers! This is a question for all those of you going through the application cycle right now, or who have already gone through it. …
... who go into low paying public interest jobs. Check with the ... you fit "your" vision and meet your likes of location ... want to practice Criminal law and the school that accepted ... more portable (national and globally recognized) and enable more job opportunities ... -
Canada (UBC) no $ or US (Mich/Berkeley/UVA) with significant $?Trying to decide whether it is worth it to go to a T-8 in US or stay in Canada to go to UBC; sitting on a good offer from T-8, admission but no $ fro…
... are dead set on public interest in Canada, come on ... br /> Edit: (sorry, on mobile and pressed send on accident) That ... UVA give you GREAT public interest opportunities. And I would imagine ... Canadian school to enter American public interest - not that it ...
