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... , that way if you make a fool of yourself, its not necessarily ... need, not URM, no professional work experience, 3.5 uGPA
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Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... learned here it's that a lot of people have been in ... getting a scholarship, which could be life changing. With your work experience and ... here to help and think of it this way the harder ... the road to the top of the mountain, the better the ... -
I need solid adviceLong story short: I took the LSAT 3 times. First time was a cancel>149>153. In all my PT's my range was 160-166, so to say that I am devastated with …
... schools that would be a great opportunity and while ... good, LOR's and work experience and depending on how old ... you are some life experience...if this is your ... have to go to a top 20 law school ... you. Plenty of great lawyers and plenty of successful lawyers have ... -
How long did it take to master the fundamentals?Been going through the curriculum now for roughly 4 weeks. A lot of people want to know how long does it take to improve their score by X amount. S…
... it. Mastering will take a lot longer than simply getting ... curriculum. Mastery comes with experience and lots of "perfect" practice. I' ... m going to shy away from advising a ... you have a firm grasp of the fundamentals. Best of luck to ... -
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…
... field where I know a JD can enhance your ... level (Director level at a nonprofit) or higher Human ... but I already have a position waiting for me with ... firm has a JD and although I have the work experience (20 ... think there might be a handful of jobs where the JD ... -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... I have 10+ years of experience. I have decided to ... law school not because of some midlife crisis..) ... I could just write a cute story on something ... of school and I just have too many things on my resume ... . Anyways, you have asked a great question. ... -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... are just out of college. Yes, there is a need to address ... or explain why professionals with 5+ work experience ... -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... is a need to address or explain why professionals with 5+ work experience ... double the experience of my classmates barring a few (I'm a 1L - ... is supposed to be a part of your story, it will ... Remember.. admissions officers read a TON of files every year and so ... -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... dentures clatter with the fear of my own age (let ... where you get a job out of school and retire ... it with a pension 40 years later. Lots of people change ... are employable at the end of school, I don't ... out, hopefully your resume does most of that talking. If ... -
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…
... jobs) once you gain experience writing patents. Even though ... is viewed as grunt work by a lot of attorneys. With the ... advisors to do the prosecution work. Clients will often ask ... work because they do quality work at half the cost. The majority of ... -
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…
... have a PhD in Chemistry and many years of pharma experience and I ... 'm in Boston, which is probably one of ... markets for this sort of background. Most of the firms seem to ... would pay for a part time degree if you work for them ... -
Games Games Games lolI am seeing lots of improvement with with RC and LR as I am a couple of weeks away from PTing. But surprisingly I am noticing the most difficulty wit…
... served a couple of purposes - while not a "true" measure of potential, ... some of the questions, it allowed me to experience what ... at the end of a couple of months you would have ... needing to keep track of numbers in a subcategory game).
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LSAT studying and a baby?Hi there! I wanted to ask for tips from anyone who has studied for the LSAT with a baby around (or with a full time job that drains like a 4-month ol…
... helps to hear everyone's experience.
@JHAldy10 I ... studied while taking care of a newborn and a toddler. The carrier ... . Realistic expectations are a big part of studying for the LSAT ... 5pm), and do LSAT work for a couple of hours until he wakes ... -
I might be a foolI know the fool-proof method for logic games is vaunted around here. But I might be the exceptional fool. See, I've done every game from PTs 1-57, mo…
... missing? Is it a type of game? Is it a rule? There ... Out game. I spent a lot of time honing that game ... confident in games and usually a -0 occasionally missing 1 or 2 ... most cases for this type of game. Shoring up the ... it comes to LG and work on that. You can do ... -
I might be a foolI know the fool-proof method for logic games is vaunted around here. But I might be the exceptional fool. See, I've done every game from PTs 1-57, mo…
... discouraged if a specific method doesn't work for you ... .
First, take a break ... habits, rather than digging a hole deeper with the ... mastering one type of game at a time, starting with ... a time.
You can do this. Lots of ... -
Fulbright Scholarship vs Working for a YearSo, I have a question for everyone about what will benefit me more. I was recently accepted into the Fulbright Scholarship program and will get fundi…
... is living abroad a life-changing experience, but as far ... 'll definitely boost your chances of admissions/scholarships.
a substantial amount of money and as ... admissions chances, you already have work experience under your belt.
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I might be a foolI know the fool-proof method for logic games is vaunted around here. But I might be the exceptional fool. See, I've done every game from PTs 1-57, mo…
... sections where you were scoring 0-2, and what are ... be a couple of elements, or a full board. I find that a ... have 3 spots, but a couple of elements on the sequencing ... would have gone from a 162 to a 177. If you ... Feel good about your hard work, but aware that to ... -
Employment History v. Resume for ApplicationHi, Wondering whether anyone has encountered this in their application cycle and could offer some guidance. Is it preferable that we list all emp…
... best stuff on your resume, but of course that will be ... the cut for my resume. The benefit to the ... it can help paint a more complete portrait if ... it is redundant (a good rule of thumb across the entire ... anything on your resume in terms of work history that you ... -
Finished core curriculum, now what?First of all, high five! <img src="http://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbfu4865vN1qc46e7o1_540.jpg" /> So now what do I do? Take a break? Drill? P…
... mean metaphorically. I’m guessing a range of -9 to -16, but ... at this point is a 180 BR. Lots of room to improve on ... right away. Time was not a huge issue, so that’s ... to breathe/double check my work. All in all, I feel ... -
September 2016 BR GroupHello lovely 7Sagers! Is there a September 2016 BR group? If there isn't, when might one be getting started?
... /> managing discouragement is a big part of this process. A really big part ... as well. I think a big part of it is if you ... is also going through the experience of preparing to write the LSAT ... 160+ would require months more of hard work, and that 150 really ... -
I've hit a slumphi friends i have unfortunately hit a real slump in my LSAT studies. I am feeling very discouraged after several low scoring practice tests. I woul…
... hard we’re willing to work for it and how ... they trying to build classes of geniuses? They are not. ... t happen the day of. That’s a really common misconception. ... a universal part of studying for the LSAT. If you don’t experience ... down and doing the work. -
What to do with resume length?Please, would like to see what suggestions from everyone would be on how to handle the resume length?
... am over the limit by a minimum of several pages because I ... have been in a profession for quite ... awhile that requires lots of merit badges ... accumulated. Is it really a max of 2 pages with no exceptions ... -
Had a bit of a meltdownStudying was going well for about 5 months, had a bit of a meltdown at my job - wasn't sure if I wanted to try go to law school anymore and stopped f…
... heard of. It's probably a negative thing if anything. Real world work experience ... is, and know that having a strong LSAT score can really ... help you jump start a successful legal career. Take as ... maddening, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. -
Had a bit of a meltdownStudying was going well for about 5 months, had a bit of a meltdown at my job - wasn't sure if I wanted to try go to law school anymore and stopped f…
... for a long time. I have enough life experience now ... an entirely different type of interest and focus- one ... in the social aspects of school and doing what ... is futile and a tremendous waste of time. No one ... we do, whether you work in a tech company, go ... -
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... /> I'm also a big fan of waiting between undergrad and ... but many people prefer getting work experience first. With that being ... of the risks of postponing law school. Unless a school grants a ... scholarship offers? Schools give a lot of merit aid because it ... -
What to do with resume length?Please, would like to see what suggestions from everyone would be on how to handle the resume length?
... you are running with a long resume is giving the ... -importance. Lots of people have impressive accomplishments, but a resume is a snapshot. ... things that are indicative of your professional achievements overall, ... don't list all of the impressive things you ... -
September 2016 BR GroupHello lovely 7Sagers! Is there a September 2016 BR group? If there isn't, when might one be getting started?
... , can attest to from lots of experience. Ultimately, what should determine ... would still be good experience and would make the ... that I just wasted a test. If anything, ... this time. Which is, of course, exactly what happened ... attempt is as low a stress level as you ... -
From 170 to 180For anyone who is trying to get to where I am, I'm happy to provide any insights. For anyone far beyond where I am, I'm reaching out for help. I'…
... vast majority of people the difference between a -1/-2 and a -0 on ... sits wrong with you, a word or a phrase that you misinterpret ... .
You probably have a solid understanding of the fundamentals, so I ... thinking of why it could be. It's your job to work ... -
Caffeine and the LSATHey, so I'm a big fan of using caffeine to study with the LSAT (specifically caffeine pills). Will I be allowed to bring those into the test with me,…
... back classes. I drank a vial of injectable caffeine solution ( ... a "high". Not a totally unpleasant experience, but not the state of ... mind you'd want for a ... death.
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To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... a half tuition scholarship—a T14 school—with a sub 3.0 GPA and a ... will be closed with a sub-3.0 GPA (HYS, Chicago, ... open. Consider working with a consultant when the time comes ... several years to get substantial work experience. Those things are especially ...
