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Applying for Law SchoolsHello, I am starting my search for what schools I would like to apply to with a specialty in Criminal Law. I was wondering if anyone knew of a site o…
http://www.nationaljurist.com/prelaw/top-law-schools-criminal-law this might be a good ... no matter what kind of law you want to practice. From ... more than specific program ranking, and it's still important to ... -
Returning Student w/Low GPA. Do I have a chance?I am an older student (almost 40). I dropped out of college in 2001 with a sub-2.0 GPA due to domestic violence/abuse issues. I worked full-time thro…
What schools are you interested in?
law school is 100% not shut with a 2.2 GPA and ... fact you’re older and have distanced yourself from ... GPAs and high LSAT scores admitted to T20 schools like ... same position as you on top law schools. Check those out for ... -
Just checking inHi everyone, Been a while since I posted. How's everyone doing? Just wanted to check in, say how my cycle is going, and send love to anyone else o…
... waitlist admittance rate: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f ... your finger at my ID and laugh at me. -
WashU $$ or Georgetown?Hi 7sagers, With deposit deadlines looming, I could use your thoughts on law school choices. I am stuck between Georgetown and Washington Universi…
... 100% set on PI, Georgetown and plan on PSLF.
... to me: http://www.top-law-schools.com/tls-guide-to-lrap ... Admitted Students Open House and the Assistant Director of ... PI for 10 years and you would've essentially ... is a long time and perhaps, it sounds easier ... -
Pencils for June LSATWhat kind of pencils are allowed? Do they need to be wood pencils or can they be lead pencils that are no. 2?
... said:
> https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f ... number 2s don't have, and how will that help during ... -
Professional and Academic Letters of RecHello! I graduated from college in May of 2017 and will be applying to law school this coming fall. Right now I have one academic and one profess…
... of 2017 and will be applying to law school this ... academic and one professional letter is appropriate. What do schools ... /> It seems like most schools prefer academic references simply because ... the top law schools tout the value of work experience and publish ... -
focus during undergradHey everyone, Sort of an off-topic topic re. law school admissions, but if anyone has any useful advice for me who has been through the cycle or j…
... and GPA are the two most important factors in law ... must choose between the internship and LSAT/GPA, then I ... of people who got into top law schools without prestigious legal internships, ... on getting the internship! And remember, even if you have ... -
How many law schools to apply to?#help I was wondering what a good number of law schools to apply to would be? I want to be sure I give myself the best chance, but also make sure I a…
... will waive the fees automatically and mention that in an email ... unsolicited... they just did it and sent me notice that they ... for them, though, from some schools. Some wont give you a ... waiver looks like: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f ... -
COLUMBIA LAW ON FULL SCHOLARSHIPHi all, It’s taken a few weeks for the news to settle in, but just wanted to share this wonderful piece of news. **A few weeks ago, I learned that…
... 'll get into the other top schools. Don't be too quick ... this long thread: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f ... to wait till the absolute last minute before making a decision -
Trying to figure out if I will enjoy being a lawyer(This is long. Thanks for bearing with me. Otherwise, TL;DR is at the bottom.) Through elementary and middle school, I knew I wanted to be a lawye…
... college on a sports scholarship and was majoring in communications. Just ... there, but liked helping people and figured law school was sensible. So ... (7Sage, Reddit, etc.), going to top law schools, making a career switch, or ... -
Subject to academic disqualificationI graduated in 2013 with a 2.88 GPA, and my winter quarter freshman year, I totally tanked. At the time, I was playing a collegiate sport, and had ta…
... the same boat as you and I truly think it's ... fill out any addendum necessary and explain your situation completely. Low ... get into some of the top law schools but I think there are ... -
Subject to academic disqualificationI graduated in 2013 with a 2.88 GPA, and my winter quarter freshman year, I totally tanked. At the time, I was playing a collegiate sport, and had ta…
... same boat as you and I truly think it ... out any addendum necessary and explain your situation completely. ... into some of the top law schools but I think there ... are quite a few law schools within 30 min to ... getting LSAT scores back, and doing more research, but ... -
Does ranking really matter for me?This is a bit of a preemptive post, but I've been reading up a lot about choosing a law school and most people advise going to the "best" school you …
... have similar interests to you and I was weighting a ... a wait to get there and it typically involves bouncing between ... and a comparable good LSAT, you could be getting into top tier schools ... outcome for folks leaving those top Law Schools, plenty go into Fed work ... -
Looking for advice on developing a study plan for 2nd re-takeHey there, A little background on me. Started studying, full-time (forty hours a week) in November of 2019. I was scoring in the mid to high 160s…
... a good post on the Top Law Schools forum about this. The general ... .e., the 7Sage analytics page), and hone in on what your ... difference between _usually_ going -1 and -2 versus _always_ going -1 ... -
2021 Cycle Application Open DatesHi 7Sage! I was wondering when law schools announced their application open dates and whether these dates remain fairly constant year to year. The 7s…
... and your statement are correct. A decent amount of law schools (especially the top law schools ... submitting your application in September and submitting your application in October ... law school admission staff does not realy favor September applications and ... -
Any one else realistically targeting the mid/upper 170's?Not because I'm a masochist but because my undergrad grades were absolute garbage I am trying to score as high as possible on the LSAT. I'm PTing in…
Hey! I was in the same position as you. I followed this method (https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=224488), and I get a 174 on an off day. Just got a 180 right before my August test. So I def would recommend! -
"...requires" vs. "... is required by"Hey guys! I noticed on my last exam that I had trouble differentiating between the logical indicators, "requires" and "is required by." Can anyone he…
... an adequate amount of fruits and veggies every day.
... --> Adequate Amount of F and V
(If ... an adequate amount of fruits and veggies every day)
... all the top law schools that I want to attend.
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Ws on transcriptsHow many Ws on a transcript do you need before alarm bells go off? Do law schools care a lot about Ws? Does anyone have and advice for writing an add…
Thanks everyone! My Ws do not count as Fs and many of them are because I was working full-time. So I think I might be good. I am not really applying to the top top law schools either. -
Feeling DiscouragedI've debated if I should post this but decided to do it because I really need some encouragement. I took an Oct test for the first time and received …
https://abovethelaw.com/law-school-rankings/top-law-schools-2020/
You ... lower ranked schools here that still shop up top 50 in ... a bunch of other schools that are strong a ... values. Maryland and Richmond are two more schools around that 50th ... -
CO vs KSWhen law schools evaluate geographic diversity, do we know if it's based on your undergrad institution or where you are a permanent resident now? (3 …
... " our permanent residency on our law school applications; it is set ... colorado.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/law-school-residency.html
and kansas, and you're about to choose one before applying to law schools ... -
Diversity StatementI'm looking for advice on whether or not to write a diversity statement for my U.S law school application. I moved from the U.K to the U.S when I was…
... no formal higher education" and "geographic diversity." For you ... top law schools". I usually just type 7sage and that into Google and ... lesson/application-requirements-for-top-schools/ There is often a ... factors and submitted a statement to more schools than ... -
Do international students get the URM bump?Is being international (in my case South America) an asset in terms of diversity? Assuming that a candidate is completely bilingual (ie good writing …
Yes and no. While being an international ... in a U.S. institution (and the English language based legal ... personal opinions is that most schools would take your international status ... URM.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/urm-applicant-faq.html -
Do international students get the URM bump?Is being international (in my case South America) an asset in terms of diversity? Assuming that a candidate is completely bilingual (ie good writing …
... writing skills in English) and has stats at the ... questions.
"urm boost" and "contributing to diversity" are ... more info here: https://www.top-law-schools.com/urm-applicant-faq.html ... also write diversity statements, and this is something you should ... -
T14 or Bust?Do you think you can only be successful so long as you go to a t14 or do you think you can be successful career-wise in any school you attend ?? *…
... awesome podcast on the LSAT and the legal profession. His ... tortoise: diligent, thoughtful, and wise. Yet top law schools and the LSAT award people ... not go to T14 law schools and are still pillars in ... guaranteed because of your law school but rather because ... -
T14 or Bust?Do you think you can only be successful so long as you go to a t14 or do you think you can be successful career-wise in any school you attend ?? *…
... are recognized for being the top law schools in the country. They ... to a top law school isn't necessary for success and I ... top law school. I am applying to a school within my region and ... are plenty of career opportunities and networking opportunities within my ... -
T14 or Bust?Do you think you can only be successful so long as you go to a t14 or do you think you can be successful career-wise in any school you attend ?? *…
... stable jobs requiring JDs. Top law schools have therefore become a ... his law degree. He went to T-50 and now ... (something I think you and I both lack) is ... the best schools in that practice area and apply to ... return to investment in law school admissions, that ... -
What I wish I knew before 1L. Reflections from a Harvard Law StudentHello everyone, I hope you're all well. I know that many of you are either in the midst of LSAT prep or gearing up to go to law school. This is a …
... really a problem in law schools, especially top law schools. Is this accurate? ... who are at these law schools and in these intensive environments ... issues and also people who go to these top law schools are ... looks like in law school and what your experience ... -
What I wish I knew before 1L. Reflections from a Harvard Law StudentHello everyone, I hope you're all well. I know that many of you are either in the midst of LSAT prep or gearing up to go to law school. This is a …
... really a problem in law schools, especially top law schools. Is this accurate? ... who are at these law schools and in these intensive environments ... issues and also people who go to these top law schools are ... looks like in law school and what your experience ... -
What I wish I knew before 1L. Reflections from a Harvard Law StudentHello everyone, I hope you're all well. I know that many of you are either in the midst of LSAT prep or gearing up to go to law school. This is a …
... really a problem in law schools, especially top law schools. Is this accurate? ... who are at these law schools and in these intensive environments ... issues and also people who go to these top law schools are ... looks like in law school and what your experience ... -
Cycle CompetitivenessAs many of you have probably noticed, the previous admissions cycle was bolstered by many more applicants, the most since -- I believe -- 2011. As a …
... application cycle and job opportunities after law school graduation ... with the surge in applicants this year and last ... had spoken to several law schools last year in regards to ... with JD's and applications to law schools started to decline.
