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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…
... include your statements) make a difference - at least I have seen this ... make you stand out in a law school application to do that ... the law. So maybe you could volunteer two hours a week at the ... can try to find a job doing clerical work at a law office, which isn ... -
Calling all Science kids considering Patent law....I can do a BA in Bio and still do this thing right? I checked the website and they never specify what type of Bachelors degree they want.
... is insufficient for Patent Prosecution at a law firm. If you're talking about ... that you CAN get a position with a BA/BS does not ... speaking, mean you will get a position.
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Judicial Clerkships vs Government PositionsWhat are the pros and cons of both? Which is the better choice as a career stepping stone? The reason I ask is because I'm trying to decide between t…
... trying to decide between two law schools and the only ... are interested in working at a law firm or in big law, clerkships are the ... transition into certain areas of law. Taking a position as an ADA ... do.
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Do law schools even look at your personal statement if lsat score too low?Hi, does anyone know for sure whether law schools even read your personal statement after seeing that your lsat score is not in their desired range?
... all said that! I worked at a law firm too, I only had administrative ... feel that that would be a big issue in the real ... -
Too Old for Law School...For all of you mortified at the thought of delaying a cycle because you're nearing your social security collection, go out and ask a friend what the …
... funds to pay for law school. At the time, I was ... with a temp agency landing me a job as a receptionist at a boutique law firm in ... it was acquired by a bigger law firm a few blocks down from ... to be working at a law firm to decide that was a profession I felt ... -
How desirable is legal experience before applying to law school?Hi everyone :) I was wondering how important you guys think it is, to have either interned or worked at a legal firm or other legal institution be…
... well. I've been a lobbyist at a law firm for almost two years now ... it will make me a more appealing candidate. A lot of what ... -
Follow the money, not the rankI've spoken with so many attorneys and they all have said this to me: It doesn't matter what law school you attend. Of course there are law schools o…
... at a Fortune 500 company. She also spoke with a partner at a law firm ... ties to a legal market. A cursory look at the NALP ... and the ABA reports clearly indicate a ... schools. There's even a non-negligible difference in employment ... -
Gap Year DecisionsHi Guys, I need your help and perspectives with my gap year activities and will it affect my school application for 2018-2019 I graduated Chemical…
... have to apply for jobs at a law firm, which may ease your frustration ... studied engineering, if you get a job that has some relation ... schools that have good IP law will be really into it ... -
Merit scholarship scams?Hi all. I've been looking around for outside scholarships to apply to and found four scholarships that all use the exact same language. I'm worried t…
... work for a law firm that gives full scholarships to students going to a local law ... could be. They ask for a writing sample, and then they ... write your school a check. It’s not asking ... -
I have an extremely low undergraduate GPA, should I even apply to law school?Hi everyone, I graduated in 2016 from XULA with a 2.3 GPA due to taking on many responsibilities at home. For example, I helped supplement the incom…
... starting the program this fall. At the same time, I am ... certain about law school. When I was considering getting a paralegal certificate ... won't help you at all in law school. You can learn ... an attorney with any job at a law firm. What is your reasoning behind ... -
Reapplying to a school, new personal statement?Should craft a new personal stamenent for a school I’m reapplying to? Also is there any other key things to consider when reapplying? Thanks in advan…
... in November. I worked a short internship at a law firm after I applied the ... . I applied very late with a bad LSAT score last time ... -
LOR from employer - advice?So I feel like I'm at a crossroads. I have two LORs already from professors, but I'm still not sure if I should ask my boss for a LOR? I know you onl…
Law schools understand that people may ... term. I’ve gone to a few t12 dean speeches and ... boss. I worked at a law firm that seemed very supportive at first but they ... realized I’m aiming for a substantially higher ranked school then ... -
What are my chances?While I do understand a lot is factored into the probability of gaining admission to any certain school, I am turning to my fellow 7sagers for some i…
... gt; While I do understand a lot is factored into the ... graduated 4 years ago with a (LSAC calculated) 2.65 ... , I’ve accepted a position at a law firm in the city I ... in. The job requires a massive relocation (CA to ... put together a good application and get a 165+. I ... -
Addendum for jobs less than 6 monthsHi everyone, I was wondering if it's necessary to write an addendum for explaining why I worked at a job for less than 6 months. I was also wonderin…
If the job directly relates and can assist in your PS then I would say yes.In my case I had a summer internship at a law firm for 4 months and I am putting that in my PS and resume. -
Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
31 year old here. I work for a law firm who are generous enough to put up tuition for me, I would be a fool to not take the opportunity! Never thought of myself as an old timer, I prefer to think I'm just very wise. -
How old are you going to be when you start law school?I will be 27, I feel a little behind. I didn't expect to work for 3-4 years after college. I hope it is not an invasive question. Happy to hear about…
... . I am going through a divorce, having to repair ... told me to wait a while, instead of focusing ...
FYI, I currently work in a law firm in DC and I wish ... former Senator who has been a lawyer (graduated college in ... mind is sharp as a whip and conversation is ... -
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…
... do an internship at a law firm? It might be a good idea ... a great thought. I had reached out to one firm ... in my area to see about doing just a ...
That is a distinct possibility. I don't ... I suppose anything is possible at this point.
Is there an easy way to print out the whole core curriculum?Hey, I was wondering if I could print out the whole core curriculum because i feel like it would save a lot of time with note taking and problem sets…
... like it would save a lot of time with ... problem sets. Is there a feature for this or an ... it? I worked at a law firm and they have a super printer I ... have the option to print a PDF of the PrepTest. ...
To print a Problem Set, navigate to: https ...Question on personal statementHi all, I'm starting to write my personal statement and have been seeing a lot of divided opinions on whether you should include a "why you want …
... why you want to study law at least somewhere. Don't leave ... resume shows that you interned at a law firm, studied political science, did ... interest in law. If you studied music and are a music teacher ... your PS at least mention why you are interested in law, even ...Why are You going to law school?I'm curious why everyone here is interested in going to law school :) I'll start– I want money! jk. I had a high school class where we took field…
... 2009-2011 and started working at a law firm in 2012. That's where ... relations (or family law). I've had a few different legal jobs ...Why do you want to be a lawyer?Sometimes I have to take a breath and remind myself of why all this studying, hours, tears and heartburn is worth it. For me, the drive comes from en…
Im interested in being a criminal defense lawyer, because i ... have always had a drive to help people. I ... also really enjoy arguing a case. I currently work at a law office and within ... more into wanting to practice law.LSAT Tips: The Decision to Retake and ReapplyHey y'all! 7Sage Tutor Henry here with this week's LSAT Digest. In this newsletter, I discuss the difficult decision to retake and reapply when yo…
... I would go to law school right after college. ... It was certainly a difficult decision, as I ... am working at a law firm that has given me a much better idea ... to be doing after law school, and I have ... would definitely recommend taking a year or more to ...How Much Does a Gap Year Affect Admissions?Hi everyone! I am a rising senior in undergraduate and am really hoping to go straight into law school. However, many advisors and peers have told me…
... I worked at a few law firms and I now work at a T14 law school and ... not just the "work" itself that law school entails but I ... "how to" of the law school work. You also want to ... can, I highly recommend you work at a law school, preferably assisting faculty. ...Gap Year?So I’m about to go into my last year in undergraduate and taking my LSAT in September. I have been planning to go straight into law school (fall 2024…
... funds to get through law school and feel like ... , but my situation was a little different. I graduated ... college a year early, didn't ... . I've been working at a law firm during my gap year, ... off are a little different than yours, but at the ...1L Big Law Bound (Top 10 AmLaw Firm) - Tier 3 school, highest LSAT 163Hi everyone! I can't believe I am almost done with my 1L year. I remember the days where I felt like 7Sage was my digital home, so as 1L comes to …
... at a top 10 AmLaw firm
- Current law school GPA 3.5 (2 A ... to the average associate at my firm, but I have ... a law firm environment. Managing clients is a good chunk of your work as a ... director recently told us at a Big Law overview event that even ...What questions to ask at a Law School Forum?I am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next month and wanted some advice on what questions were appropriate/inappropriate to ask. I'm …
I am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next ... 'm aiming for a 170+ but with a 3.58 GPA I ... to ask the admissions folks at these schools if I should ...How much time to take off between work and law school?I work full time managing a law firm. Trying to decide how much time is a sufficient mental break before starting school. Is two weeks too short? I t…
... work full time managing a law firm. Trying to decide how much time is a ...Should you go to a law school you don't want or should you try the LSAT again?Hello sagers. I am in doubt about this. I have a terrific GPA in undergrad. 3.85. My LSAT performance is dismal. I am thinking of accepting an offer …
... of accepting an offer from a school which accepts lower ... many of you i must work for a living and its hard ... even tough i put at least 20 hours a week to study ... on my rearviewmirror and start law school asap. I know I ... will do well in law school. its my dream ...advice needed: selection in large firm placement statisticsHi all, So I currently I have my law school search narrowed down to 3. Indiana, Illinois, and Chicago-Kent. I've visited Kent and Indiana (both are …
... currently I have my law school search narrowed down ... ). I want to work for a larger firm 100+ attorneys. I ... these size firms--looking at LST reports from 2017. ... the 3 for employment at firms with 100+ attorneys ... and become a practicing attorney but at the same ...Can you be successful putting in 50-55 hours at a t14? And as a lawyer?I want to go to a t14 and afterwards work in international law / digital law (not big law). My personal work-life balance is 50-55 hours of full-time…
... a t14 and afterwards work in international law / digital law (not big law). My personal work ... work. Is putting in 50-55 hours a reasonable expectation to succeed at a ... so there is pressure to work more efficiently (more time doesn ...
