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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?
... , and don't just find work at smaller boutique firms or ... everyone wants to be a big law associate, and for good reason ... -
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?
I would rather stab myself than be an associate at a big law firm. I'm hoping to work at either a small firm or for the government. -
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?
... take a year off before law school anyway. However my thought ... doing the work.
Granted, I don't have big law aspirations ... . I've done internships at big and small ... -
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. -
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 ... -
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 to show how much Big Law is dependent on the overall ... newest associate fresh out of law school with a 250,000 ... Since most of Big Law makes its money from big companies, what will ... happen to billables should the market experience ... -
Studying at WorkI currently work at a law firm as an assistant and have got the go ahead from my boss to study when I am not busy at work (other than my lunch hour).…
... personal experience tells me it is not a good idea to work ... LSAT. (I used to work for a law firm as well.) I ... and catch up with my work during lunch hours. It was ... just thinking about how my work quality was compromised. That being ... -
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…
... promise of decent let alone big salary potential - with demanding ... and more substantial ROI within Big Law than most other corporate ... professional aspirations. Pursuing a law career is no different than ... success. From years of experience, it is the passion ... -
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 ... -
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... , 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 ... -
What is your favorite way to de-stress?Hey guys, I am a big advocate of avoiding burnout by taking one day per week to do NOTHING LSAT related. So what are some fun things you guys …
... that! There are tons of law jobs that require you to ... friend who works at a big law firm in NYC and takes ... of firm you choose to work at. So your life won ... be able to travel. Law is the ultimate work hard, play hard ... -
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)
Good work experience (upper management, owner of business ... -
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... to go on and work big law in Chicago as an ... to accomplish with my IP work.
2. ... December due to my work schedule getting too busy ... impact society with my work and ideas in technology, ... I can accomplish with a law career.
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[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…
... and have five years of work experience in financial services (client ... startup, and brand agency). Law school has always been a ... experience now have a specific interest in fintech / privacy law. ... />
3. First idea: Law school had always been a ... -
Law schools comparisonHello all, I am currently a third year student in law and political science at the university of Lyon, France, and I am planning to go to the US or…
... at big law firm's website bios plenty of students who work there ... -
[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 ... -
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…
... when you graduate. Lawyers working big law are compensated very well, so ... ability to place you in big law.
On the flip ... be secure without big law salary. For me/other non big law people, it ... of you, your firm's work, or whatever school you in ... -
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…
... T14 and do not work at corporate law firms. T14 is neither ... necessary condition for working at big law, making money in this profession ... offer you no shot at big law)
Some people may ... on the LSAT/debt adverse law school decisions puts one in ... -
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…
... you had considered trying to work at a firm to become ... a gig doing some patent work in the near future - with ... tuition for you to attend law school. Just some food for ... no-no, even with with big law as my main career goal ... -
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…
... if your goal is big law, and you may want ... you actually enjoy patent work before taking on more ... out you hate the work. Patent prosecution can be ... br /> The nature of your work is definitely firm dependent but ... Thus, any IP related work at this stage in your ... -
What's wrong with me?I'm at the point that I just don't know what's wrong with me and why I can't break into the high 160's/170's. Somebody please tell me, because I'm lo…
... me off. I work full time in big law and a late meeting ... to test day and I work full time. But I will ...
