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Law Admissions Timeline Issue --Help!!I really need some advice. My fiancee is in medical school, and will begin his residency when I begin law school. The way that residency works is tha…
... was matched, I would choose a law school in that city. I ... like it could work.
I was looking at admission timelines ... deadlines? We will be married at that point, and really don ... want to live long distance at the beginning of our marriage ... -
Considering Quitting Job To Study For LSATHi, I am 23 years old and currently living with my parents while working/studying for LSAT. I have cut out drinking and going out and focused on my s…
... t have a minute to spare to study while at work. I ... and I'm pretty drained at night while studying. I ... my full potential because of a bullshit job. I explained ... Further, my dad owns a Criminal Law Firm and claims he studied ... and to succeed in Law and I need to ... -
Atypical Recommendation WritersI am currently working at a boutique law firm supporting eight attorneys and their paralegals. Since our firm is small and close-knit I've been able …
I am currently working at a boutique law firm supporting eight attorneys and ... their paralegals. Since our firm is ... small and close-knit I've been able to work ... aspects. Any thoughts on a rec. letter written on ... -
What I've learned about Law School in a few weeks..So I started August 24th, before that we had an orientation which for us was basically giving us assignments to get done before the first day of clas…
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So what happens, at least for me, is I ... class then you should have a law dictionary (Black's or ... just totally change it. Law school is basically self ... every law that there is..we have a common law system ... (where the money's at) that's all you ... -
JD for Professorship?Hi 7Sage community, I had a non-LSAT related question I was hoping to get advice in. As I have been thinking about possible job placements after l…
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I had a non-LSAT related question I ... after law school and continue to get experience at my firm, I ... of the attorney I work with are not very ... end my career teaching at a college or university no ... . Is a JD a good option for pursuing a career in ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... LSAT. After working as a paralegal for two years, ... be willing to go to law school for full price. ... top 100, preferably Richardson at University of Hawaii where I ... I can't make a judgement until I actually ... unrealistic to bank on a good LSAT to compensate ... -
Law school appsI am aiming to take the LSAT in Feb. 2017, If I do this will I still have a chance at being admitted for school starting Fall 2017 or would it be bes…
... this will I still have a chance at being admitted for school ... the higher my chances are at acceptance. Right now, I have ... , each time you submit a new app. to a law school, do you ... ? And how exactly does it work with schools you have applied ... -
Planning on postponing... but should I?Hear me out. My situation is a bit different than most of you. I'm not trying to get into a top school. In fact, I'm not worried at all about g…
... into a top school. In fact, I'm not worried at all ... of Oklahoma. I want to work in Oklahoma, so there's ... have to slave for a big (for Oklahoma) law firm in order to ... to talk me out of law school, I have my ... will be able to get at least a 165 in December, should ... -
[Test Center Review] Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA/USAOverall, I thought this test center was ideal for testing conditions. The proctors started the formal LSAT instructions right as the last person was…
... rooms other LSATs are administered at. A thin(ish) wall separates ... but that was not a big deal at all, especially since ... br /> There is parking at a neighboring law firm and also in the ... Safeway parking lot. There are signs at ... -
Is it worth it to attend law school with a 160 LSAT score?I got a 160 on the September LSAT. I was PTing at 160-163 range, so it’s about what I expected to get. My one and only dream school is/was Univerist…
... a 160 on the September LSAT. I was PTing at 160 ... ’s the most renowned law school in the Pacific ... it to go to law school with a 160 LSAT score, ... presumably paying out-out-state tuition at a ... 40-50th law school? Should I ... -
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…
... plenty of law opportunities here, and even a few big law.
< ... on big law anyway. For me, I could be looking at a life ... of civil rights/ immigration law once I ... automatic opportunity to work and build up my work flow.
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So what's the jury on Pre law Summer programs? (free)Dear 7 Sagers, I need to get your opinion on something. Recently I've been looking into Pre Law programs for the summer that are free of tuition f…
... 've been looking into Pre Law programs for the summer that ... to getting into a law school and I could just work over the ... summer in the lab I work at instead. (I'm studying Bio ... -
Some encouragementTo my fellow 7sagers and LSAT warriors, I would like to share my story prior to scores being released with the hopes of encouraging anyone who sc…
... life takes time, hard work, and dedication. I am ... firm and argued in front of the 9th circuit as a law ... reading my jumbled incoherent attempt at encouragement!
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Why aren't some law schools ranked?Hey everyone! So I currently work at Regent University School of Law admissions and I've heard some great things in the local area about grads f…
... /> So I currently work at Regent University School of Law admissions and I ... job placement. However, it is a very small, religious, private school ... starting salaries. I'm seeing a trend of people who pretty ... -
My 18-points-in-six-months increase story (and how you can do it while working full-time too!)Hey everybody! I wanted to share my 18-point increase story with you all and outline how I did it while working full time. I started studying for…
... hours away at an agricultural law firm. I’ve worked a full ... work and go to work from 9 – 5, then either work ... spare moment I had at work (down time, lunch breaks ... forums. On slow days at work, I would sometimes get ... all of the farm work, rather than tractors. ... -
Work/internship experienceI am curious what is the relevance and weight that will be placed on work and internship experience for law school admissions and then also (and perh…
... be placed on work and internship experience for law school admissions ... and at this point desire to apply to law schools ... my pre-law advisor at my undergrad university (UC Berkeley), law schools ... affect me after getting into a law school. Does anyone have ... -
Hanging up shingle out of law schoolHey friends, I was wondering if anyone either has experience or knows anyone who has founded their own firm right out of law school? I would go to…
... founded their own firm right out of law school? I would ... have always had a love for criminal law that runs deep. ... I know that a popular ... how to do the job at a high level and people ... being fresh out of law school until I have ... -
Taking a week off work before LSAT?I'm taking the LSAT in Sept 2017. I work full time, and am considering taking a few days or a week off of work at some point between now and the test…
... LSAT in Sept 2017. I work full time, and am considering ... taking a few days or a week off of work at some point ... really focus on studying, take a few more PTs, etc. I ... -
Help? Test Date + Studying Advice?Hi everyone! I'm registered for the Sept. 2017 exam but have weird background and need advice on whether you recommend I study this month & take it o…
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I'm a paralegal at a big law firm and my hours are ... 2017. I got really busy at work right before it and would ... score (had been PT'ing at 158-162). Planned to take ... Sept. but been busy with work all summer and now I ... -
Following instructions/Colorado law applicationHi all! I have a silly question that I couldn't answer on my own, and I feel it's worth the risk of looking foolish on here just to ensure I end u…
... applying to Colorado Law and they have a somewhat specific ... 2018
> At Colorado Law, we seek students who advance ... obstacles, personal background, and a wide variety of individual ... following: (a) aspects of your upbringing, life experiences, work or ... -
Need feedback on what constitutes unique/strong softsI am beginning to wonder what kind of impact my extracurricular activities might have on my law school applications next year. (Definitely hoping to …
... might have on my law school applications next year. ... /> * I currently work remotely for a tech company called Zulip ... at an Atlantic Canadian law firm over the summer.
* I have worked a ... the process of applying to law schools! :)
How much do law schools look at your study abroad grades?Hi all! I know law schools calculate your study abroad GPA into your overall GPA (if it shows up at pass/fail at your home institution), but I wa…
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I know law schools calculate your study abroad ... if it shows up at pass/fail at your home institution), but ... I was wondering how deeply law ... studying abroad at a place like Oxford or Cambridge, and law schools ...Personal Statement - about being a Mom?I'm kind of lost as to where to start with my personal statement and would appreciate any help! I had my son in 2015 and since the my world has re…
... m pursuing some nutrition classes at the local community college. ... sparked an interest in environmental law overall.
... or as motivated to become a lawyer - he really ... be boring since being a Mom isn't something ... some way. Can this work as a PS?Is it permissible to talk about a case that particularly impacted you in an undergraduate class?EDIT: In case it wasn't clear from my title, this is about personal statements. In my personal statement right now, I'm trying to indicate that r…
... particular case that jumped out at me, and I can write ... for me because it solidified law as a future for me when ... some experience in an actual law firm or other "legal position."
a legal term?
3 ...Do elite law schools frown on taking a pass/fail course in college?So I'm in my final semester in undergrad and I'm considering taking a class pass/fail, I know the LSAC GPA calculator doesn't penalize you for this, …
So I'm in my final semester in undergrad and I'm considering taking a class pass/fail, I know the LSAC GPA calculator doesn't penalize you for this, but do admissions officers at elite law schools frown on it? I've never taken a pass/fail class beforeBerkeley Law personal statementHi all, I'm planning on applying to most of the T14, and I have already drafted a 2 page PS. Berkeley, however, has a 4 page limit. My pre-law adv…
... , however, has a 4 page limit. My pre-law advisor (at my undergrad ... institution) said that I should just submit a ... that's a habit I'll have to work on in law school ... . I would think concision is a trait law ...A reminder to be cautious of what you post on social media...Hey all, So I went through my LinkedIn notifications this week and one notification I got was, "Your profile has been viewed by people who work…
... who work at the following companies:
Duke University Law ... a regular practice:
http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/law ... 10/30/campus/campusarchived/law-school-admissions-use-facebook ... org/2011/10/26/law-schools-check-digital-trail ...How many jobs/law school work experiences did you list?My college does not have that many government offices in town, and I have so far been only been able to work for my Congressman. I noticed others on …
... been only been able to work for my Congressman. I noticed ... their forthcoming manuscripts, work on a presidential campaign, and writing law briefs. Just ... how much work experience are ...Should I postpone lawschool? **I'm stressed OUT**Hi guys. So, I've been having several mental breakdowns lately because I'm realizing I might not be ready to take the LSAT. I'm believing I shouldn'…
... it last June, but at the time, I honestly ... postponing my applications for a year, I still ... of school for a year and a half, adding good ... experience to my resume (ex: I work in a ... music licensing firm and aim to practice music/IP law ...Do law schools actually favor students with multiple majors?Hey guys, it's me again. I found that the 7sage discussion forum is just super helpful for a self-starter like me, so I figure I will make good use o…
... GPA was embrassingly low at a 3.49. The college ... />
**1) Do law schools really give more consideration ... candidates? I know that law schools are number whores - ... I know that the law school admission "claim" that ... spend more time to work on my paper?
