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... time off between undergrad and law school can be very ... but many people prefer getting work experience first. With that being said ... of the risks of postponing law school. Unless a school ... -
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... difficult to predict, which is why there's a major risk ... a couple of years of work experience first). That's just my ... -
How 'decorated' must ones profile be to enter into the top 5 law schools in the US?My question is assuming a candidate has hit the median GPA and median LSAT score for the top 5 law schools in the US, do they need additional experie…
I have a close buddy at a T-5 law school. He had almost no extra curricular activities, and 1 year work experience as a student instructor. He had an almost perfect GPA and a strong LSAT score. Those two factors are always more important. -
Venting my Mind - This is a RantThis isn't how I imagined making an impression to the 7Sage community haha. I decided back in January of this year (2016) that I was going to take…
... really see any good reason why you'd want to take ... get discouraged enough to decide "law school is not for me ... . There might well be reasons why law school isn't in fact ... . Don't waste all that work with an LSAT score that ... -
What is considered a strong soft in law school applications if you don't have an UG GPA?I am aware that the most important factors in the law school admissions are LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA. However I don't have an undergraduate …
... are to succeed as a law school student and to boost ... would be more PS material. Work experience helps, not just in this ... -
What is considered a strong soft in law school applications if you don't have an UG GPA?I am aware that the most important factors in the law school admissions are LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA. However I don't have an undergraduate …
... US engineering school and work experience in a law firm. I also think ... -
Please help!Hello! I am a rising Junior in college and I am looking to go to law school after I am finished with undergrad. Can someone please tell me where to b…
Many law schools also prefer applicants to have a bit of post-grad work experience as well. -
:([DO NOT READ IF YOU'RE PREPARING FOR THE LSAT] http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=261392 Thoughts? Specifically wondering wh…
... firm. Have you ever wondered why in-house attorneys tend to ... from top management). That's why investment banks pay investment bankers ... 25 year olds without any work experience 180k with a bonus? I ... only work in Biglaw for a few years to get experience and ... -
Delaying Law SchoolHi guys! I'm looking for some feedback regarding pros and cons to delaying the law school admissions process. I'm about to be a senior in college…
... currently working in a law firm as an assistant. ... plan of going to law school right after University, ... nothing wrong with getting work experience before entering law school, especially if ... opportunity to get more volunteer experience. And finally, it gives ... -
Delaying Law SchoolHi guys! I'm looking for some feedback regarding pros and cons to delaying the law school admissions process. I'm about to be a senior in college…
... /> That said, a year of work experience might give you a more ... you want to take from law school, and it might make ... -
Delaying Law SchoolHi guys! I'm looking for some feedback regarding pros and cons to delaying the law school admissions process. I'm about to be a senior in college…
... wanted to go to law school SO BAD this ... new interest in health care law for me. Even though ... I may not start law school next year if more ... /> Funny how things just work themselves out. Honestly, don ... year off, get the work experience and that killer letter of ... -
Crashed and burnedSo I did much worse than I thought I would on the June LSAT, like worse than all my pt's. Where do I go from here? Just redo the whole curriculum? Ha…
... fall. Big law gunner here and firms prefer substantive work experience and business ... -
[Ended] Webinar PS Topics + Admissions —Thurs, July 7th 9PM<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday, July 7, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll tell you everything I know about choosing a topic for your persona…
... , etc. Rarely do they mention work experience or how they will use ... skills to be successful in law school and beyond. Another source ... -
[Ended] Webinar PS Topics + Admissions —Thurs, July 7th 9PM<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday, July 7, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll tell you everything I know about choosing a topic for your persona…
... , etc. Rarely do they mention work experience or how they will use ... skills to be successful in law school and beyond. Another source ... -
Do internships really matter?So I am in a very difficult position, I was just offered a position to work with a New York State Senator specifically with criminal justice policies…
... and soft factors. Meaningful work experience prior to law school seems to positively ... -
[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... is Tanesha. I currently work as a paralegal in the ... .
Continuing to pursue law school after chemotherapy and brain ... has thrown and somehow throwing work experience in there as well).
law. My 5th grade teacher ... -
How Important is Early Application to Law SchoolOkay, here is my conundrum: I will be taking the LSAT for the 3rd and final time in September. However, I don't feel absolutely confident that I wil…
... of being admitted to the law school of my choice, assuming ... cycle to prepare and get work experience is never a bad thing ... for a top law school, and now a law school admissions consultant ... the September test. BUT -- work on getting your applications completed ... -
Improving Softs for Non Traditional StudentsI know that softs can play a bigger factor for NTD students when it comes to admissions. What are some of those? I have picked up a few extra things …
... your likelihood to succeed in law school. I know on ... folks seems to be work experience that is career oriented. ... it to being relevant to law school. You can articulate ... Undergrad Prestige (HYP)
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... total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are in ... want to be the reason why I didn’t finish school ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultation—Mon @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday</strong>, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do a second round of <em>live lightning consultations.</em></p…
... intersection of policy, business, and law.
As a student: I ... .
As a consultant: have experience in digesting new regulations, assessing ... ) What having a bad boss / work experience taught me about professionalism, resilience ... -
Take in September or Wait till December?Hi everyone, I have been going back and forth on whether or not to sit for the September LSAT or to wait until December. I was wondering if anyone ha…
... some work experience under your belt, and see what type of law you ... things might be like post-law school.
:) No rush ... . Law school will still be here ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Mon @ 9:45 pm EST<strong>Update: Event delayed by 45 mins. New start time 9:45pm EST.</strong> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday, August 29,</strong> at …
... total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are in ... want to be the reason why I didn’t finish school ... -
How did my GPA go from a 3.8 in college, a 3.9 in uni...to a 3.7 in LSAC??I finished community college with by GPA a little over a 3.8. I now have a bit over a 3.9 after a year in the university I transferred to. LSAC proce…
... double major be in? What law schools are you targeting? If ... kill the LSAT and gaining work experience.
Just somethings to ... and you should be proud. Law schools will also consider your ... -
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 …
... personal statement (i.e equity, work, academic life,etc) are just ... that sparked my interest for law? I'm just worried that ... don't mention volunteering or work experience that they might look negatively ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Thurs @ 9 pm EST<p><strong>Update: We’ve moved this webinar from Wednesday to Thursday, October 13.</strong></p> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday</strong…
... of 2018. I currently work at a law firm. I have yet ... . Another thing involves all the work experience I've had since high ... pursuing a career in the law.
I attended this ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Thurs @ 9 pm EST<p><strong>Update: We’ve moved this webinar from Wednesday to Thursday, October 13.</strong></p> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday</strong…
... and have four years of work experience in economic/policy consulting. Since ... be more interested in academic law/becoming a lawyer and left ... statement.
1) My work experience and how I want to ... interests are more related to law and economics.
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Older LSAT takers?Are any of you guys in the older crowd?
... since undergrad or at least why law school now. Everyone I talked ... bring so much wisdom and experience and that is what we ... -
Older LSAT takers?Are any of you guys in the older crowd?
... 40! Yikes! Going to a Law School fair with many schools ... the best was very elderly. Work experience FTW! -
David's essay editHello, I have a question about a course including unlimited editing. Does it really mean unlimited unlimited editing? So we can ask him to edit as…
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"softs" in regards to law school admissions are things other ... . Softs consist of things like work experience, extracurriculars, internships, underrepresented minority status ... -
Weighing my options, and would love some feedback!I received my score, and I'm a bit disappointed. It's two points below my expected score, and three below my most recent PT average. This score is 4 …
... a big proponent of gaining work experience before law school. This also gives ... position from a sub-par law school. Believe me on that ...
