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Should I delay law school a year, to get a higher LSAT score?I recently got into a top 25 law school for Fall 2015 entering class, which is a good regional school. I also am a resident of that state, so I would…
... the odds of a prestigious job (age is no bar - I ... then graduating with substantially less debt from a Top 25 school ... -
Is doing paralegal before law school advisable?Hi all, First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whet…
Is doing paralegal before law school advisable?Hi all, First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whet…
... you will hate your job and be in debt. So then you ...Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... these applicants and the harsh reality of the real work world ... that they can do the job in a satisfactory way if ...Stuck in 160's...I've been stuck in the mid to upper 160's for months now and I haven't been able to break into the upper 160's/low 170's consistently. Has anyone els…
... this is a lot of debt we are going into so ... at a well paying job to cover the debt and get you ...Wait lists, Scholarships, or RetakeHey guys, I'm stressed over this decision. I just want to hear opinions. I took the LSAT twice. 156 and 167. The rest of my credentials are good, …
... up being quite a large debt after 3 years. My big ... mind taking on the debt with decent job prospects at the end ...Where I'm at..I jokingly started saying I was going to be a lawyer about a year ago. Towards the end of February I found out that our local law school was acceptin…
... we do a much better job here (as opposed to TLS ... a good source of a "reality check"—I'm a couple ..."The Little Law School That Could"Interesting commentary on the cost of law school, purpose vs. payoff, and why anyone would want to open a new law school ... "What happens when yo…
... Dallas will fare in the job market, but these are likely ... a legal career. Having less debt opens many doors in its ...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
... 6-figures for the first job—less debt means you don't ..."The Little Law School That Could"Interesting commentary on the cost of law school, purpose vs. payoff, and why anyone would want to open a new law school ... "What happens when yo…
... lawyer" and "get rich". In reality our legal economy has far ... bye. What about the $170k debt? Well, that's between you ...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 —…
... golden shackles of law school debt incurred at T14 schools (or ... **)—how does one manage that debt while working in public service ... agreements that will forgive the debt entirely with 10 years of ... with these?
The reality is that paying $3000-$4000 ...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 —…
... under 20k debt so I should be happy at any job. If ... that high paying prestigious firm job, that's cool too.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 —…
@"Jonathan Wang" said:
but 10 years is a long time and you never know what'll happen in the meantime.
I'd argue the same reasoning (or caveat) should be applied to Big Law plans.
What about health issues 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 —…
... 10 years and still have debt remaining, your remaining loan balance ... with tens of thousands $$ of debt), surprisingly all the attorneys that ... in public interest LOVE their job. The ONLY downside is the ...Lawyers and happiness"The problem with the more prestigious jobs, said Mr. Krieger, is that they do not provide feelings of competence, autonomy or connection to others —…
... with tens of thousands $$ of debt), surprisingly all the attorneys that ... in public interest LOVE their job.
If this ...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 —…
... hard but you can managed debt repayment while living in a ... first considered the kind of job with a broad definition of ... money you make in that job and helped you out on ... next 6 months' worth of debt payments. You repeat the process ...Shooting beyond T14Hi All, I seem to have a bit of a conundrum with regards to "prestige" and applying to law school. I feel an internal pressure to try to make into…
... when it comes to certain job placements. If you know exactly ... the economic metrics of the debt you will graduate with then ... with nearly six figures in debt. Since joining the Army, I ... the end though, how much debt you're cool with given ...Applying to schools in various regions?Hi All, My beau is in the process of applying for jobs all over the place. Previously, I had thought that we would stay put in Chicago, which is w…
... school where he gets a job now since he might not ... in the position of massive debt at a regional school 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 …
... 3.3.
My job isn't particularly stressful and ... in a successful high-paying job that is actually less stressful ... not worth being $100k+ in debt heading into my 30's ...Pros/Cons of Part-time enrollment versus Full-timeHi All, While I'm trying to get pumped (in the mood?) for the October LSAT, I keep ruminating about part-time versus full-time enrollment. I'd lov…
... .. I'm 30 with a job/mortgage and Mommy doesn't ... . Also, I depend on my job for health insurance. If you ... probably go into a little debt to go to law school ...Pros/Cons of Part-time enrollment versus Full-timeHi All, While I'm trying to get pumped (in the mood?) for the October LSAT, I keep ruminating about part-time versus full-time enrollment. I'd lov…
... career in which your first job[s] are often so tied ... risk. If that means more debt for 3 years, then so ...Want to know if NYU is realistic.So here's the thing. According to NYU's website, their 25% LSAT is a 167. I got a 166. I have slightly above a 4.0 in my undergrad major, however, fo…
... of getting that big law job paying that $ while retaking and ... mean less debt and better chances at a big law job and ...Want to know if NYU is realistic.So here's the thing. According to NYU's website, their 25% LSAT is a 167. I got a 166. I have slightly above a 4.0 in my undergrad major, however, fo…
... to $200k in debt. His big law job just means he can ... before going into NYU-style debt if you're planning to ... have a sense of the debt-to-income ratio you're ...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 …
... , $150,000—$200,000 in debt for a degree that's ... /> *Statement in no way reflects reality for anyone involved in the ... of 30-year-mortgage-style debt and the fact that diploma ...Advise/Recommendation for LSAT PrepHello All, My name is Erik Jimenez. I signed up for a free account just now. I’ve taken advantage of the YouTube material 7Sage provides for stude…
... job in the profession. So not only should you understand that reality ... the bar or get a job wherever you want. If you ...Have I made the right decision?So I was planning to take my LSAT in December, but I was scoring in the 150's with BR's in the 160's, no where near my goal, so I just finally said I…
... ton of debt, and end up getting a terrible job. This of ...Need advice before I choose one of the 7Sage packagesHey LSAT preppers - I've been going through the free trial and I really am intrigued. I have a few questions before I decide to move forward: 1) I…
... for $150-200k+ in debt with shitty job prospects.
This ...Importance of T14The common understanding among law school applicants is that if you want a reasonable shot at practicing "big law" you HAVE to get T14. My questions …
... be able to get a job anywhere in the country than ... your ability to handle a debt load is also a major ...Everyone and their mother is telling me not to......go to law school. This includes alumni and current faculty in my region. They say that everything is way too saturated. Besides the LSAT-tak…
... ? ;)
Besides any potential debt, where my concern lies is ... really prepare us for the reality of what we would face ... you have so much student debt. You hit the nail on ...mm
... ramen and bartending deep in debt for the rest of my ... 160k a year big law job if that is your jam ...
