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Personal Statement future goals helpHi all! One of the schools that I'm applying to asks specifically for applicants to answer how they see themselves using their law degree in the f…
... I don't necessarily have specific areas of law that ... 'm actually in law school and see more realistically ... articulating this in my PS without seeming like I ... sure if this is specific enough. Should I mention ... a specific area that interests me ... -
How long did you take to write PS?Hey guys, Just wondering... On average, how many days did it take for you to write PS for each school? I know people would say take days as many a…
Hey guys,
Just wondering...
On average, how many days did it take for you to write PS for each school?
I know people would say take days as many as you need, but I was just wondering...
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Should I include "which field of law" I want to pursue in PS?Hi all, again about PS :P So to be honest, I have not decided to pursue which field yet...I'm interested in a couple, but have not chosen yet. I tho…
Hi all, again about PS :P
So to be ... why X field in my PS, but when I read some ... the reasons they choose the school.)
If I do ... not indicate one, would my PS look weaker? I may want ... before I even apply law school?
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Should I explain why I studied a different major in grad school?Hello, I have a question, in my PS I discussed I have been interested in law for a long time, but I studied a totally different subject in grad scho…
... have a question, in my PS I discussed I have been ... totally different subject in grad school. There are several reasons and ... it for giving up law school, but should I explain that ... -
Choosing a school and scholarshipsWhich one do you guys look at, US News? There's that other site, "law-schools.startclass.com". What are you looking at to decide which is best, b…
... right after going to law school? Or is it a better ... that I want to move? PS. my tuition is paid by ... -
Personal Statement/Optional Essay overlap?Hi! I'm finishing up my PS and optional essay, and I'm realizing the two are pretty connected. My PS (on the topic of why I want to go to law scho…
... I'm finishing up my PS and optional essay, and ... are pretty connected. My PS (on the topic of ... to attend this particular school because they have such ... practicum program, and journal as specific reasons.
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pre-law school work/volunteer experiencehey all! i'm prepping for the june 2017 lsat currently and planning on applying to law school this fall. i'm curious about what experiences you all…
... the legal field before law school.
tomorrow ... school and subsequently sought out a job/volunteer opportunity within the specific ... did your pre-law school work/volunteer experience surprise ... goals when applying to law school?
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Prepping For Retake in December or February, Critique My Plan (please). Long Post.Good morning 7sage, Background/Additional Info I've been lurking/slowly posting more the last week or two. I came up with a plan for my retake …
... than 18 people with my specific job in my branch ... I'll be applying to school), upward trend in GPA ... or 75ths already. Reach/Dream School: GPA is .5 below ... I can talk the school into changing any potential ... (I have LSAT Trainer, PS Bibles, Manhattan LR and RC ... -
School CultureHi friends, Congrats to everyone who took the LSAT on Saturday. Potential RC crises notwithstanding, making it through an administration is an ac…
... as I'm getting more specific with school lists, I'm wondering ... tons of cash if a school isn't going to be ... in that vein for law school.
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What questions to ask at a Law School Forum?I am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next month and wanted some advice on what questions were appropriate/inappropriate to ask. I'm …
... am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next month ... /> Also, any suggestions on other specific questions to ask? If anyone ... -
Personal statement - advice on pushing your accomplishments vs. writing creatively about a passionDo you guys think that your resume speaks for itself or should your personal statement push some of the highlights of your resume? I know that we…
... feel really nervous writing a PS entirely about something I'm ... or 2/3 of my PS is nicely written waxing poetic ... passion and also talk about specific work/school accomplishments. It seems like ... transition? Do most people's PS's ultimately end with "...and ... -
Personal Statement (Why law school)Hi all, Do we really not need to address why we want to attend law school for schools that don't specifically ask for an answer in their PS prompt…
... we want to attend law school for schools that don't ... for an answer in their PS prompt? It doesn't neatly ... fit into my PS, but one of my recommenders ... -
Is a "Why X" essay necessary when you're doing early decision for a school?I just came across this bit from the Top Law Schools forum (http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing-effective-why-x-addendum.html): "Second, if you…
... 're sure it's the school of your dreams, and your ... they are bound to that specific school and don’t need extra ... 10 for my early decision school, and was prepared to write ... -
PS QuestionDoes the connection need to be VERY strong between "the experience" and "why law school"? My road to wanting to be a lawyer is long and boring/somewh…
... "the experience" and "why law school"? My road to wanting to ... a deep connection to my PS, I cried while I was ... to want a "why law school" PS. Anybody want to read it ... can see the "why law school" connection? -
Do you guys take TLS "dont even bother applying to law school" scare posts seriously?I just read a post that says if you are choosing between going to Loyola and UC Hastings, you just shouldnt go to law school at all, because you won'…
... just shouldnt go to law school at all, because you ... coming from a bottom ranked school (like 150). She now ... like going to a good school = you get an amazing ... into a top 60 school, which to me seems ... to law school.
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Want me to take a look at your PS?Anybody who wants to go into public interest law want another set of eyes tomorrow on your PS for free? I work part-time as an editor (not on law sch…
... of eyes tomorrow on your PS for free? I work part ... an editor (not on law school apps, but also just submitted ... my own law school apps) and have some free ... -
Sending a school an updated personal statement?Hey, so I took the December test and had applied to 2 schools before the test. Since then, I have dramatically changed 1 paragraph in my PS, the rest…
... in my PS, the rest is the same. 1 school has been ... fine, but what about a PS?
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Question for strategy / starting 7Sage CCHi all, long time lurker, first time poster. Back ground first, actual question further down, skip if you want: Background: I'm going in on the …
... (LSAT Trainer, Manhattan LR, PS LG Bible). 20 full PTs ... / Sept) and apply to school during the fall of this ... 1-2 hours of LG specific work (fool proofing) a ... age worrying about starting law school "too late" in life. ... my age in law school, I'm worried about ... -
How to treat sources on Why School X essaysIn my why school X essay, I have mentioned specific research topics for several professors because they are in a field that I am interested in pursui…
In my why school X essay, I have mentioned specific research topics for ... that are mentioned in the school's website; I had to ... another essay, I have stated specific statistics; do I need to ... -
Websites for Law School ScholarshipsHas anyone found any good websites for law school scholarships? I've looked a few times and there's not much out there. Most of the stuff I find is e…
Has anyone found any good websites for law school scholarships? I've looked a few times and there's not much out there. Most of the stuff I find is either mislabeled or has extremely specific criteria. -
Affording Law SchoolHey guys! I'm sending out my feelers for everybody's wisdom. Obviously, scoring well on the LSAT is a great way to receive scholarship offers. …
... to get accepted to a school, but not good enough to ... that are geared towards a specific school or area of the law ... I've applied to a school, so I'm a little ... -
Route to ADA in a Specific CityAsst. District Attorney in Philly or Pittsburgh -- that's my goal. Numbers: Avg 167 LSAT (fighting for 170+ this cycle); 3.55 UGPA Non-traditi…
... an ADA position in these specific cities?
I hear ... . But what about a strong school like BU for which I ... am behind in my law school and career research.
Character and Fitness Adendum for High School SuspensionI have been looking at different blogs and in chat rooms as well as directly at law school admission pages and have not come to a conclusive answer t…
... well as directly at law school admission pages and have not ... have to send their high school transcript to law schools, however ... regarding disciplinary action in high school, correct? I know the ... it will depend on the specific wording of the Character and ...Advice on "Activities and Interests" Section of a Specific Application (Lacking)Hello all, I had a brief question regarding the activities and interests section of a particular application (applying for the upcoming cycle). I'…
... activities, and for a few specific reasons (would be happy to ... accumulated by living near my school, so I felt unable to ... as the application for this school in the upcoming cycle is ... application for such a competitive school.
Thanks for any ...What Questions Do You Have About Law School Admissions?Hi 7Sagers, I'm putting together a brand new admissions FAQ for our [admissions course](https://7sage.com/admissions/progress/), and I need your i…
... you have about the law school admissions process? Ask in the ... if you have a question specific to you. Use the “like ... 'll be applying to law school?
Example of bad ...PSA for admissions: Why X essays "hidden" in school applicationsTL; DR version: Start your apps early to ensure you know all of the requirements. While attempting to nurse my bruised ego back to an acceptable l…
... ), I started my actual LSAC school applications this morning. I'm ... , like any good obsessive law school applicant, I have already written ... the other 2 school LSAC applications, there are specific questions that lead ...Changing admission material for each school.I am currently applying for Law School and notice some schools have slightly different requirements. Harvard allows for two pages resumes- Yale doesn…
... currently applying for Law School and notice some schools have ... Columbia and Duke want specific things in your Personal Statement ... your materials change from school to school? Should I alter slightly ... for each school or change drastically? Just ...Exploiting trauma for PS bonus pointsI have a dilemma. I first wrote a first draft of a PS that I thought was good. It was focused on a conversation I had with my daughter (yeah I know, …
... a first draft of a PS that I thought was good ... wanting to do well in school to be a good role ... a different version of my PS that focused specifically on why ... to gain admission to law school. If feels like exploitation. On ... hesitant to use it as PS fodder?Is a PS a place for Accomplishments (Academic or Otherwise)?When I began formulating my personal essays/statement, I tried to focus on providing an interesting narrative that I thought helped to explain how di…
... helped to explain how different specific events have lead me to ... , arguably Canada's #1 law school, provides this online document for ...Tailored Letters of Rec for each school? help me please :)Hello everyone! So one of my previous professors that has agreed to write me a LOR has asked me to tell her where I've decided to apply so she can…
... each school's specific programs. Does having a LOR addressing each specific school have ... letter at all for that school because I didn't tell ... the letters to the wrong school.. Isn't it just easier ...
