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T14 or Bust?Is going to a t100 law school like Syracuse or Buffalo for example worth it? I've been told that if you don't kill the LSAT and get into a top ranked…
... Any time someone talks about "big law" (wtf is that anyway) ... big law however).
While regional rank matters, T-14 schools ... beat out most regional schools for big law opportunity. Its certainly not ... impossible to go big law out of a regional ... -
Application Requirements for Top Law SchoolsHi everyone, We've updated our [Application Requirements for Top Law Schools](https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/application-requirements-for-top…
... updated our [Application Requirements for Top Law Schools](https://7sage.com/admissions/ ... lesson/application-requirements-for-top-schools/), and ...
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New lesson: Tips for Visiting Law SchoolsHi everyone, We've posted a new lesson, courtesy of @"selene.steelman": [Tips for Visiting Law Schools](https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/ti…
Hi everyone,
We've posted a new lesson, courtesy of @"selene.steelman":
[Tips for Visiting Law Schools](https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/tips-for-visiting-law-schools/) -
Resume for top law schools?Hello everyone! I was just curious if resume matters for top law school admission. I'm still studying LSAT, but just wondering if it is important. W…
... just curious if resume matters for top law school admission. I'm ... matter to get into good law schools?
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1L Big Law Bound (Top 10 AmLaw Firm) - Tier 3 school, highest LSAT 163Hi everyone! I can't believe I am almost done with my 1L year. I remember the days where I felt like 7Sage was my digital home, so as 1L comes to …
... for me... I felt strongly that if I let my waitlist schools ... , Network**
Most Big Law firms hire one 1L summer ... for those interested in Big Law summer associateships.
**Pivoting to Big Law ... trails behind other schools, we absolutely have ... -
BIG LAW or BUST???Hi all! This is my second post today on an unrelated topic. I didn't get into my top-choice (wait-listed at Columbia) last cycle and am reapply…
... regardless of the outcome (Big Law or not). In general, ... on going to ~T30 schools (for regional BL opportunities and ... impression that employment outcomes for most graduates are ... went to T50~60 schools, work in mid- ... road outcomes like Mid Law. Does anyone else ... -
Is law school worth it?I am sorry for all the questions in this post, but will genuinely appreciate any help and advise. I have done lots of research on salaries and rankin…
... enough for T14. On the other hand, many law schools including Penn Law, are ... my chances be better for big law because the law school ranking is higher ... chances of truly getting into big law? Thank you for your help! -
Can you realistically make 6 figures by going into lower schools?Should I be aiming to go to the highest law school in hopes of making more money in my career? Will my chances be better for big law because the law …
... to go to the highest law school in hopes of making ... my chances be better for big law because the law school ranking is higher ... just go to lower ranked schools such as IU Bloomington or ... figures by going into lower schools? -
Update to Big Law School Info DocWe've updated our big law school info doc with the latest stats for every school, a year-over-year comparison of those stats, and more. Here's a vide…
... updated our big law school info doc with the latest stats for every ... ://coda.io/@david-busis/7sage-law-school-list/medians-17 -
Graduated yesterday. 154 diagnostic headed to big law. Thanks 7sage.I was a community college to state school grad that pieced together a bachelors degree from random credits and studied for the LSAT while working and…
... from random credits and studied for the LSAT while working and ... Miller" basically got me into law school and set me on ... as a law review editor. I've taught written advocacy for our ... before heading off to a big law litigation job.
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WUSTL vs Vanderbilt; need helpHey everyone so I got into both schools WUSTL offered be about 130K and Vanderbilt offered about 70K. Which school is better for big law? I need help…
Hey everyone so I got into both schools WUSTL offered be about 130K and Vanderbilt offered about 70K. Which school is better for big law? I need help since I cant figure out where I want to go. -
1st Year Big Law Associate - AMA7Sage helped me a ton, so I thought I would try to give a little something back if there is interest. I went from a 149 diagnostic to 169 actual s…
... to 169 actual score, T1 law school, graduated with honors, 1st ... ; securities associate at non-NYC big law firm.
If there ... ask me anything about LSAT, law school, OCI, or practice and ... -
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:…
... , while regional schools only send the top 5-10% into big law firms ... a third of Yale works for big law firms. Now, some might interpret ... statistics for the class of 2014 for all of the T14 schools. They ... -
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…
... the top PT programs are schools that appear in even the ... matters what you're shooting for as I would guess you ... less than a 1% chance for big law on average if you went ... -
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... a lot of schools that have deadlines for scholarships as well ... . This may shaft you for big law positions in some cases, ... people choose diploma mill schools in attempts to graduate ... this. Some schools often recruit international students for two reasons: ... -
debt minimization vs job placement statwondering what people think about this issue? would it be better to attend a school ranked from 16-20 with full/near-full scholarship vs a school ran…
... re all but set on Big Law then you need to ... to-law-schools/
Fordham and BC are much better options for Big Law ... than most of the non-T14 above them (especially for ... Big Law then I'm sure there are other rankings out there for ... -
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…
... if you aren't looking for big law then really you should not ... a degree from an unranked law school. Quite frankly I ... to go around at decent schools in the 30-99 ... is under $30k/yr for in state tuition and plays ... Bill to pay for school I'd shoot for T14, T50 ... -
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…
... , I would definitely go for the Fulbright. I have ... as I know, for graduate and law school, being a ... advise you to go for the Fulbright; you might ... />
As far as law school debt, there's loan ... at T-14 schools and big law jobs after law school with good ... -
Law schools comparisonHello all, I am currently a third year student in law and political science at the university of Lyon, France, and I am planning to go to the US or…
... people who went to schools like Brooklyn Law School, Hofstra, CUNY, ... for big law. Also, students from every other T14 (and tons of other schools ... in general) flock to NYC for legal jobs ... be to avoid NYC regional schools like Brooklyn Law. -
Should I choose the top five school or the tier 2 school that is giving me a full ride?As I have posted before, I was accepted into the University Chicago but it doesn't look like I'm going to have much help financially. However, I have…
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If you want big law.... Go to a top 13 ... how working in big law is a lot like digging for treasure;
Big law.
Like the ... great schools compared to UChi, particularly if you are gunning for big law. I ... -
Should I choose the top five school or the tier 2 school that is giving me a full ride?As I have posted before, I was accepted into the University Chicago but it doesn't look like I'm going to have much help financially. However, I have…
... are HARDER to land than big law. A big law firm class can sometimes ... or straight out of top schools.
I want to ... to forgo OCI for big law or try and gun for it. Or, again ... sized firm and hope for an offer, whereas big law firms tend to ... -
Early binding decision: Cornell, Berkeley or neither?Background: 163 on LSAT first try, 166 second try, and a 3.78 LSAC GPA. While I realize I'm not in absolutely the best position to get into either…
... like nearly 90% of law professors are Yale/Harvard/Stanford ... of pursuing Academia from those schools you've listed are effectively ... />
If you're looking for Big law in NYC, Cornell is one ... the largest feeders into NYC big law. Mikey is also correct ... -
Am I crazy?? LSAT 150I do not consider myself to be a genius, but I don’t think I’m dumb either. I started prepping for the LSAT back in September. Since then, I had a ho…
We're not all hoping for big law and top schools, which is great for everybody - less competition. Be proud of your accomplishments. If 150 works for you and will be sufficient to achieve your goals, you're going to be just fine. Best of luck! -
HYS vs T-6 full rideHi all, hypothetical here. If you were planning to go into public interest, and you got a full ride to a T-6 (or Penn eg) vs HYS, would you take the …
... don't like below Northwestern for Big Law chances.
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& ... I have some unnatural preference for Big Law other than just the ... they're not the only schools with LRAPs. I'd much ... that only those schools can really prepare you for (like academia). ... -
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program again at risk and other proposed budget changes...So once again the new budget has potential catistaphic implications for students. So is it too risky to LARP? So many schools have programs that …
... .5% could be significant especially for big law folks.
... that guide my decision process for schools.
Have ... I started doing the same for law books, school fees, health ... you guys seen how some schools determine COAs?!? Some seem ... -
1 year study plan advice?Hello everyone, I’m currently a full-time undergraduate in my 3rd year of uni and am determined to take the lsat next summer. However, I really need …
... of lawyers who work for big law firms in big cities and earn ... a big city. Sadly, the price of most law schools reflects ... , there are about 14 law schools in the country which give ... focus on your classes. Law schools primarilly care about your LSAT ... -
1 year study plan advice?Hello everyone, I’m currently a full-time undergraduate in my 3rd year of uni and am determined to take the lsat next summer. However, I really need …
... of lawyers who work for big law firms in big cities and earn ... a big city. Sadly, the price of most law schools reflects ... , there are about 14 law schools in the country which give ... focus on your classes. Law schools primarilly care about your LSAT ... -
Can't decide between law schools...So far I got into UCI with 60k and UIUC (illinois urbana champaign) with 108k. In light of UCI posting a biglaw/fed percentage of 41 percent in 2…
... t get high enough grades for big law and can't as easilly ... hunt for jobs where you have ... law schools like USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford and possibly other schools gunning for law ... graduates work is in California. For uiuc, I would have 39k ... -
Michigan State or Wayne State?I have offers from both places with similar scholarship amounts. I have been waitlisted at UofM , but doubt i'll hear back anytime soon. Even if i do…
... any preference as such for big law or one at the ... for them and lose out on these two schools ... true if you want Big Law. However, their LRAP ... Big Law thing so there is less incentive to go to Wayne for ... a marginally better small chance at Big Law.
Michigan State or Wayne State?I have offers from both places with similar scholarship amounts. I have been waitlisted at UofM , but doubt i'll hear back anytime soon. Even if i do…
... any preference as such for big law or one at the ... for them and lose out on these two schools ... true if you want Big Law. However, their LRAP ... Big Law thing so there is less incentive to go to Wayne for ... a marginally better small chance at Big Law.
