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Penn Law - "Undergraduate Employment"Hey 7sagers - just a quick question: In Penn Law's application, the "Undergraduate Employment" section reads: "If you were employed during the aca…
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In Penn Law's application, the "Undergraduate Employment" section reads: "If you ... the academic year while in undergraduate school, list the positions you ... -
U Penn LawAny thoughts on this school? It's obviously a amazing often clocking in at #7 in the USNWR rankings. I decided to apply here. I lived in NY for 11 …
... . I half jokingly thought U Penn Law didn't exist, until a ... with a real life U Penn recent graduate. Thanks a lot ... -
Employment After Law Schoolhttps://abovethelaw.com/2018/04/experts-say-the-future-of-law-school-is-looking-bleak/ If we thought that this application cycle was brutal, looks…
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Why Penn EssaySo Penn doesn't have a specific "Why do you want to go to Penn" essay prompt, but one of the optional essays is: These are the core strengths that…
... the core strengths that make Penn Law the best place to receive ... and collegiality. These qualities define Penn Law. What defines you? How do ... your goals and values match Penn Law’s core strengths?
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Penn now accepts the GRE....and GMAT ?https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/8117-penn-law-to-accept-gre-and-gmat-tests-for-jd First school I'm seeing that accepts the GMAT, anyone else k…
... .edu/live/news/8117-penn-law-to-accept-gre-and-gmat- ... LSAT is the better option. Law schools are familiar with it ... -
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…
... other hand, many law schools including Penn Law, are now accepting ... I am not accepted to Penn with my GRE, then ... go to the highest law school in hopes of ... better for big law because the law school ranking is ... of truly getting into big law? Thank you for your ... -
Columbia and Penn Personal StatementsOf the top 10 schools, Columbia and Penn have personal statements that suggest putting in elements of a "Why School X" essay in them. How are my fell…
... schools, Columbia and Penn have personal statements that ... Penn's prompts:
Columbia:
Candidates to Columbia Law ... attached electronically.
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Thank you once again and tips on what to do to prepare for law school?Hi, I posted a couple weeks ago about thanking 7sage and I'd like to do it one more time now that I am officially done with my cycle. I've been…
... I've been accepted to Penn Law, and I'm thrilled to ... be heading off to law school (finally!)
law school? What books should ... I start preparing for law school exams or what ... of learning the black letter law. I know that there ... -
Starting Law School in a RecessionI hate that I have to bring up something "negative" but realistic. I have been thinking more and more about the impact of getting into debt during a …
... a potential recession and gaining employment after law school. Would anyone happen ... -
Is it possible to defer Law School by 1 Year and apply for JD/MBA during deferral?Hi, I'm not sure if anyone has ever experience this before, but is it possible to defer law school by a year and during that one-year deferral, apply…
... is it possible to defer law school by a year and ... ? I was supposed to attend Penn Law this coming fall, but I ... -
How much will HYS weigh soft factors if someone has numbers above their 75ths?Would it be really important? How would a personal statement factor into it? What if someone has no good softs?
... Harvard Law School), and admissions officers from Penn Law, UVA Law, and NYU Law. If ... well as different types of employment. If I find it ... mean that other types of employment aren't considered. It really ... and it's your only employment, I admit that probably ... -
Question on Diversity Statement - Overcoming Mental IllnessApologies if this has been asked, but I have been in a semi-spirited debate with my wife about this. I've been in the workforce for the past 14 years…
... diversity statement prompt from UPenn Law:
... the diversity of the Penn Law community (e.g., ... , socioeconomic status, academic background, employment, or personal experience).
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What to start considering...So I am a weird bundle of splitter mess, I really want to start getting applications ready but I'm just not sure where I stand and where I can apply.…
... applicant - Work experience between undergraduate and starting law school.
+ Military ... /> + One year internship at a law firm.
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How important is GPA from Grad School?I'm attending an MBA program and while my grades are not horrible, it is nowhere near my undergraduate GPA. Do law schools care about Grad school GPA…
I'm attending an MBA program and while my grades are not horrible, it is nowhere near my undergraduate GPA. Do law schools care about Grad school GPA? Or do I just have to make sure I don't screw up and get a C? -
Thank you to 7sageHi all, I never knew this day would be coming, but time really does fly. I started my LSAT journey back in Jan 2017 and it's been hell of a ride. …
... /> Yesterday, I had my Penn Law (or Penn Carey Law) interview and after I ... for me to go to Penn Law (due to my strong interest ... in business law) and just the idea of ... -
Current Employment on Law School ResumeI am applying to schools this cycle (graduated college this past May) and am worried about sending in my applications before having a job on my resum…
I am applying to schools this cycle (graduated college this past May) and am worried about sending in my applications before having a job on my resume. Hopefully I will secure a job soon, but my concern is balancing the detriments of sending my ... -
Looking for Motivation...Admissions CycleWhen I started compiling my school list in May/June, I felt like I was very competitive candidate at some great schools. Especially Villanova, in 202…
... government, U.S. Congress, employment discrimination law firm in D.C., a ... -
In at Penn LawThank you to my fellow 7Sagers. So excited!!!!
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Admissions Advice NeededGreetings! I could seriously use some outside opinions on this issue as I am beyond torn on what do: I am currently in the end of my law school pr…
... in the end of my law school process and am ... back from two schools (Pace Law, which is ranked slightly ... entertainment lawyer (more focused on Employment/Labor Law, Contract, Copyright, and Trademark ... law) and believe my pursuits ... -
Interesting article about school rankingsToday I came across this article regarding school rankings in general. I have always been one (maybe because I live Canada) to say that people are WA…
... to minimize debt while maximixing employment outcomes. Unfortunately, the rankings ... . Focus on LST's employment scores. Law school is expensive, and ... and a 50% chance of employment is a bad decision. < ... the student is paying for law school solely through loans. ... -
What do YOU do to stay motivated?And I don't mean just for the LSAT - for anything. Do you unwind with some TV? What shows do you watch? Do you snack or grab some coffee? Run aro…
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Question for previous LSAT takersIn between the sections, i.e. section 1 and 2, is there a longer break than the 7Sage proctor on the app gives? On the app it seems like its about 2…
Not necessarily... I took mine at Penn Law and there was one there... but its always best to bring your own watch... -
US News vs Above The LawSeems to me that these two websites are the most popular as far as law school research and rankings. I'm finding in several cases that they don't alw…
If you have a regional preference for employment after law school, rankings become much less important, and respective job placements, alumni networks, and regional reputation becomes much more critical. -
LSAC CAS, etc.So uhhh, should I be signed up for the CAS on LSAC already? Or is that something I can wait to do? I really am clueless about all this stuff, because…
... (CAS) creates your law school report by combining< ... /> copies of all undergraduate, graduate, and law/professional school transcripts; ... ),
creation of your law school report,
letter ... weeks before your first law school application deadline. It ... -
How Long Do Top Scorers Usually Study?I'm wondering how long top scorers usually prepare for. I desperately want to get a score in the 170's and think it's absolutely possible. I start…
... friend whose brother went to Penn Law and studied for 3.5 ... -
Thoughts on ED full tuition programs?Like everyone else here I'm worried about the loans, and I was looking into the early decision full tuition programs, like the one at Northwestern Un…
... full-scholarships to NYU or Penn Law than I would guess you ... pretty dead set on "Big Law" Now with my goals more ... a good chance at big law which is a more realistic ... -
Pros and Cons of waiting until February to take the exam instead of DecemberHi guys, I'm debating on whether to take the December or February LSAT. I feel like I'm not going to be fully ready to get my maximum score but, I'…
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Northwestern, Georgetown, Penn Law all take the Feb LSAT ... -
Why Penn EssaySo Penn doesn't have a specific "Why do you want to go to Penn" essay prompt, but one of the optional essays is: These are the core strengths that…
... 're not specifically asking "Why Penn?" because they don't want ... want to hear 1) Why Penn Law, in particular, would further your ... and past experiences can further Penn Law's institutional goals/values -
How deep will the ABA dig into our bar applicationThe more I talk to people, the more I realize that the ABA is quite active in its investigations into bar applicants. How far are they willing to dig…
... compensation, law-related work-study employment, and law-related employment for ... academic credit only, including participation in law ... />
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Summer School Counted In LSAC GPA? I just found out that I didn't submit my summer school transcript. Could I estimate the GPA before submitting it on CAS?
I don't think your masters GPA factors into your LSAC GPA. I believe the LSAC GPA is specifically for your undergraduate work. However, law schools will look at your master's grades when they see your application.
