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Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... all be okay (which is not necessarily true), why not call out the system ... for what it is and take ... in the US. There is not a surplus of great lawyers in ... are not reasons for becoming a lawyer and if that's what someone is ... -
Other factors that could get me into a better law school?So I took the LSAT in October and underperformed terribly, let's say in the 145-150 range, and I plan on retaking the test in December. On my PT's, I…
... gigs because it is much easier if a lawyer already speaks the ... There are few good reasons not to take time off ... unranked law schools should not exist and by and ... large are not worth attending. Furthermore, you ... yourself up better then why not do so? -
What's the lowest ranked law school you would attend?Whats the lowest ranked law school you would attend and why?
... is completely meaningless. You're looking at a successful lawyer ... school graduates.... Not every recent graduate is unemployed.
is the lowest ranked school that you would go to & why", not a "why ... everyone should just go to a low ... -
154 on first test.. What should I do?So I took the December LSAT with no preparation. I'm torn between getting an MBA and going to law school, so I just wanted to see how I'd do. I manag…
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This is not really a very good reason to go ... a lawyer, more that it's just something to do because why not ... actually wants to be a lawyer. You're super ... comes along with it is a pretty big commitment ... I don't understand why you would tie yourself ... -
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…
... can view JDs as: "why do you want to work ... your law office." There is a high degree of confusion regarding ... "be a doctor or a lawyer" The two professions are not commensurate in ... average businessman does not. Law school transparency is a good website to ... -
The Pencil Thread (7Sage style)My research indicates that the favorite LSAT pencil is between these three contenders: 1) The Black Ticonderogas, ~$6 for 24 (http://www.amazon.co…
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The Wopex is an extruded pencil. Because it ... well but is finicky about sharpeners. Not as dark ... as the Pearl. The eraser is excellent ... than the Pearl but not as nice as the ... -
It's timeI know what I will have to face, the fear of stress and boredom. This is a journey of a serial procrastinator planning to study and LSAT, Monday to …
... you still want to become a lawyer), coming up with very simple ... 't beat yourself up for not studying "perfectly."
For ... you think critically about why perfection in studying is something you want ... you realize that it's not helpful, I think it'll ... -
Questioning law schoolHey guys, I have found motivating myself to study for the lsat to be very hard. I'm just wondering if I should be taking this as a sign that I should…
... and do whatever else it is you do and have ... and more importantly why you want to be a lawyer. If you still ... ways in which the test is an end in and ... it is much more significantly a means to another end, as is ... LSAT or law school. This is not the be all end all ... -
anyone ese debating skipping law school?don't think i am the only one torn between a few different possibilities right now, wondering how other posters are making their decision?
... then I don't understand why anyone would choose this path ... feel that being a lawyer for the indigent is not just something I ... Gallup Poll Strengthsfinder is a good ones), job shadow a lawyer, or just ... are miserable, unhappy, and not leading the lives they want ... -
anyone ese debating skipping law school?don't think i am the only one torn between a few different possibilities right now, wondering how other posters are making their decision?
... , why bother? This is under the assumption that I understand what being a lawyer is ... vibe of small firm life is way better IMO. (Everyone ... that in the end, everything is subjective, and you need to ... happy above all else. Money is not sufficient for happiness. -
Too much debt?Hi everyone, At the end of this long journey of applying to law school, I've had the misfortune of second-guessing myself. I got accepted with no …
... is booming as the government would have us to believe, why ... many problems in this area? Why can't we, as ... There is nothing I'd rather be in this world than a lawyer ... pay for it, I'm not doing it.... no matter ... something that may or may not be there when I ... -
Should you postpone?.
... the same boat. My uncle is a lawyer and when I talked to ... when you're ready! This is why I've pushed my LSAT ... and GPA there is no way you're not going to HLS ... -
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... States as a kid then thought being a lawyer was a great path ... the one I do have is going to be average.< ... grew up I started realizing why he worked so much, ... situation we really were in(not good), but still worked ... for how short the PS is meant to be.
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Advice?Y'all, I have a 3.49 gpa at the end of my junior year due to a very rough sophomore year, and am thinking of applying to law schools in the fall. …
... understand that ultimately this is your life and you ... 100% against me being a lawyer. They thought lawyers were ... I'm not sure why, but I get a feeling from ... At least not applying with your GPA as it is now... ... /> So I guess it is hard to give further advice ... -
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My name is Addison, I am the oldest ... important, and meaningful, a career practicing law is. According to my ... dismissed him, stating he did not qualify for various reasons. I ... things are exactly why I believe I should be a lawyer.
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Please help!Hi everyone. I am struggling with what to do. Here's my story: I have been studying on and off for the LSAT since January. I originally intended t…
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+ DO NOT GO TO LAW SCHOOL UNLESS ... WANT TO BE A LAWYER. Why? It costs a ton of money, ...
+ DO NOT TAKE IT IN SEPTEMBER! Don ... law school if being a lawyer is what you want to ... />
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Please help!Hi everyone. I am struggling with what to do. Here's my story: I have been studying on and off for the LSAT since January. I originally intended t…
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I am a senior in college and not even 100% sure ... I promise I am not. I was just not motivated
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2. My biggest worry is that ... Also, not having a compelling reason to be a lawyer.
3. a. How ... this into why I want to be a lawyer since I ... life and all the "why not me?" questions. Perhaps I ... come up. My twin is fine now by the ... -
Can anybody get 170?Hi guys, So i decided to study until i average 170 on lsat. Do you think anybody can do this with hard work and dedication? Or do you believe some p…
... you can be. Sure 170 is possible. Would human intelligence help ... way the test is created.
But why stop at 170 ... one who wants to be a lawyer would be at law school ... to yourself. LSAT is not about memorization but a habit. A LIFESTYLE (haha).
Several Questions (regarding Core Curriculum, and Applications)Hi, I'm hoping I can get some responses for the following concerns: <u>Core Curriculum</u> I've been steadily going through the CC, and it has …
... I do think creating a strong narrative (storytelling) is going to be ... get an eye roll and a "not another one." So unless you ... thousands of other "why I want to be a lawyer" essays, tread lightly ...Will I get in?So my top choice for law school is UBC, and I have a GPA on par with their requirements (83%). But my LSAT score is a 10 points below what they say t…
... prospects? Why would one consider paying sticker at a T14 but not a top ... 't think paying sticker anywhere is a prudent choice, outside of HYS ... being a corporate lawyer entails and requires from someone. More times than not ...Finish up every problem set for each section of curriculum or move on to the next module?Hey everyone! I started the core curriculum on Sept. 26th and so far I've only completed about 10 percent of all the curriculum. I'm currently on…
... a lawyer. There's no doubt about that in my mind which is ... the absolute reason why I shouldn' ... high enough to have a chance for an incredible ... be a great lawyer, not an average one. 170 vs. a 165 is a ... And besides, what's a few years anyways? I' ...Finish up every problem set for each section of curriculum or move on to the next module?Hey everyone! I started the core curriculum on Sept. 26th and so far I've only completed about 10 percent of all the curriculum. I'm currently on…
... a lawyer. There's no doubt about that in my mind which is ... the absolute reason why I shouldn't ... to be a great lawyer, not an average one. 170 vs. a 165 is a huge ... up unemployed. That is why the LSAT is such a good predictor of success ...How do you know your target score is too high and unrealistic?Hello, So how do you know you have a realistic goal? How do you know you reach your ceiling and cannot actually improve anymore but still hope so (…
... 's ultimate goal should be a 180. Why shoot for anything less ... sure you want to be a lawyer and studying for the LSAT ... and return? (and the return is not sure until you get the ... who on regret not spending enough time prepping. This is a much more ...Are fourth and third tier law schools worth it?Hello all, I am sure you have seen this question pop up hundreds or thousands of times, but I like to get as diverse an opinion as possible. si…
... , why would you say CUNY or NYLS would be a bad idea? Is ... sector.
CUNY is actually not as bad in theory, but ... a NY resident, tuition is fairly low. Housing on the other hand is not ... my managers at work is an ex-lawyer and he basically said ...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…
... C. If being a lawyer is what you want, why not shoot for as high ... (unless you're a horrible law student) is that you're stuck ... /> If you to a 2nd Tier school, it is possible that you ... will end up with a big 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…
... if you will. And not all cities/states are ... that network. That is again why all T2/T3s aren ... wanting to be a finance/business lawyer helping people years ... firms, but most are not from my understanding. Firm ... . It was face-paced, not boring, and seemed legit: ...Will Dropping the LSAT Requirement Create More Miserable Lawyers?https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/18/opinion/sunday/will-dropping-the-lsat-requirement-create-more-miserable-lawyers.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=ny…
... think this is a clear case of personality/expectations not fitting in ... the article - not finding a way around that stuff is not smart and ... . I think that this is a classic case of knowing yourself ... lawyer tells you not to go to law school, ask them why ...The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... these two schools and submitted "Why X" statements to only ... of why I think this.
Berkeley denied me - not really a ... years. School is hard — I can see why people might think ... handle multiple tasks which is key to being a lawyer._
The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
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