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Is 25-26 "old" for law school?Curious on what people think. My opinion is no since the average age is somewhere like 24-25 (or so I read somewhere) - however for those going at…
... I hear, Big Law prefers people with lots of work experience and older candidates ... -
Is 25-26 "old" for law school?Curious on what people think. My opinion is no since the average age is somewhere like 24-25 (or so I read somewhere) - however for those going at…
... I hear, Big Law prefers people with lots of work experience and older candidates ... also they expect you to work ridiculous hours and the young ... -
Where do you want to go to law school and why?And don't say "because of it's ranking". I'm just curious based on your goals why you're choosing a particular school(s).
... am interested in, hah. I work in entertainment now but am ... Chicago and there's a big part of me that would ... am) and prefer people with work experience. So, I feel like that ... scored a 180 and the law school world is my oyster ... -
What to start considering...So I am a weird bundle of splitter mess, I really want to start getting applications ready but I'm just not sure where I stand and where I can apply.…
... is going to be a big decider for you.
> ... . Schools that especially value prior work experience are probably going to be ... regional where you want to work.
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Where do you want to go to law school and why?And don't say "because of it's ranking". I'm just curious based on your goals why you're choosing a particular school(s).
... lot of the law firms also do work internationally in Latin America ... about
NY - well Big Law.... NYU and Columbia would be ... a competitive school, they prefer work experience...
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Chances of getting waitlisted at Northwestern?So I got my score, and although I'm not sad about it, I'm not jumping for joy. My dream school is Northwestern, and my score is one point below the m…
... good college), and work experience as a paralegal from a big law firm (top ... -
Chances of getting waitlisted at Northwestern?So I got my score, and although I'm not sad about it, I'm not jumping for joy. My dream school is Northwestern, and my score is one point below the m…
... good college), and work experience as a paralegal from a big law firm (top ... -
Taking the LSAT after graduationSo I decided to wait till after graduation from college to officially start my law school journey. I pushed my LSAT back and then withdrew. I do stil…
... really determined to go to law school right after graduation ... about law school go out and get some real world experience. ... law I would like to pursue. I feel like having some work experience ... on my resume will also be a big help post-law ... -
Résumé gap - 1 year - serious problem?Hello, Does anyone know how seriously admissions considers gaps in your résumé when applying to law school? I'm a recent graduate of my state s…
... résumé when applying to law school?
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law school in September 2018; ... would get you into. Law school admissions places such heavy ... gap really isn't that big of a deal. I ... All known to value work experience a bit more than other ... -
Pre-law advisor- bad advice?Hello, I just went to a pre-law advisor in order to have my essays and resume reviewed. I have done quite extensive research beforehand on how to w…
... and lose big because of the pre-law turds of ... It's not just pre-law advisors unfortunately. I can remember ... to a postgrad law course without legal work experience... despite me having ... turned down a law postgrad ... -
Pre-law advisor- bad advice?Hello, I just went to a pre-law advisor in order to have my essays and resume reviewed. I have done quite extensive research beforehand on how to w…
... research and lose big because of the pre-law turds of ... to a postgrad law course without legal work experience... despite me having ... turned down a law postgrad ... don't have any experience with that but it' ... -
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... of the posts here. Law school is a big investment, both time ... 're doing public interest law, your background and work experience _does_ matter in ... terms of post-law school job ... -
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... of the posts here. Law school is a big investment, both time ... 're doing public interest law, your background and work experience _does_ matter in ... terms of post-law school job ... -
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... to see real world experience rather than college extracurriculars ... work experience is extremely important, but I'd much prefer to enter law ... 't substitute for real work experience, I think my best ... straight from undergrad with big scholarships on the condition ... -
What is (ivy) good enough?I know better than to be doing things to impress this or that school, but these are all pre-existing interests of mine and I would like to know wheth…
... to see real world experience rather than college extracurriculars ... work experience is extremely important, but I'd much prefer to enter law ... 't substitute for real work experience, I think my best ... straight from undergrad with big scholarships on the condition ... -
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…
... want to shoot for the big schools, there are some serious ... this. Get a job, get work experience, and volunteer. As an example ... Corps, I've worked at law offices and courts, I have ... studying!!
+ Cost/ben - Law school is extremely expensive. As ... -
JD jobs in a bank/finance?Hello everyone. :) What are some jobs that a JD could do for a bank or for a financial regulatory organization/firm/body/entity? Entry level with…
... job in Finance. If our experience is nil, could we ... jobs. Most people where I work who do compliance do * ... your chances of working in big law (or law generally) become effectively nil ... would certainly help with the Big Fed/Big Law route.
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JD jobs in a bank/finance?Hello everyone. :) What are some jobs that a JD could do for a bank or for a financial regulatory organization/firm/body/entity? Entry level with…
... have no prior finance experience before Law school, but would ... working few years from big law in a related practice, ... what people with more experience in hiring would ... would be your actual work experience. If you want to ... 5 years at a big firm. That seems to ... -
Off-Topic: Are there other professions where "I want to help people" is a barrier to entry?My wife and I were talking about her career during our evening dog walk. She has recently gotten a few nibbles from head hunters looking to steal he…
... pressure for the security of Big Law in getting a job ... a ton of public interest experience though so am still ... position to have this Big Law temptation due to being ... out the kind of work he does providing a ... many stories and classes work in your mind at ... -
Off-Topic: Are there other professions where "I want to help people" is a barrier to entry?My wife and I were talking about her career during our evening dog walk. She has recently gotten a few nibbles from head hunters looking to steal he…
... that I want to work in public defense / interest ... home dad before I work Big Law. I've already done ... that I want to work in public defense / ... home dad before I work Big Law. I've already done ... your experience and confidence at saying know to big law you ... -
Re-applying (a case study?)Came across this profile on LSN today. A person who was a splitter and applied very end of January and decided to wait and re-apply early (September)…
... was an extra year of work experience as a CPA. Outright reject ... spent 2 years working toward law school.
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Re-applying (a case study?)Came across this profile on LSN today. A person who was a splitter and applied very end of January and decided to wait and re-apply early (September)…
... was an extra year of work experience as a CPA. Outright reject ... spent 2 years working toward law school.
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big, stressful blur. But also, I ... to rush for their JD. Law schools aren't going anywhere ... -
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…
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If you want big law, statistically speaking, your chance of ... landing a big law gig are very small compared ...
For me, I want big law because it affords me opportunities ... career and you have some work experience and skins on the ... -
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…
... in terms of reach. The big names of the Top14 are ... most of the really prestigious law firms are in NYC and ... more likely to get you work experience which could help get a ... -
Any Law School NewsHas anyone heard anything from any of their schools today?
... law admissions interviews stating that they highly recommend applicants to build work experience ... possible I would definitely do Big Law. The sooner I wipe out ... start saving some money from Big Law. The earlier I do that ... -
Any Law School NewsHas anyone heard anything from any of their schools today?
... law admissions interviews stating that they highly recommend applicants to build work experience ... possible I would definitely do Big Law. The sooner I wipe out ... start saving some money from Big Law. The earlier I do that ... -
Any music/fine art majors out there?I'm a music student and law school hopeful (obviously). I decided to check out admissions records for music majors on Law School Numbers today, and …
... having a good cycle. My big win so far (as I ... non-traditional with 10+ years work experience, so it’d be hard ... I’ve also heard that law schools really do want a ... -
Any music/fine art majors out there?I'm a music student and law school hopeful (obviously). I decided to check out admissions records for music majors on Law School Numbers today, and …
... having a good cycle. My big win so far (as I ... non-traditional with 10+ years work experience, so it’d be hard ... so far.
Awesome, big congrats on UCLA! It definitely ... talk to another musician turned law school applicant!
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Do you guys take TLS "dont even bother applying to law school" scare posts seriously?I just read a post that says if you are choosing between going to Loyola and UC Hastings, you just shouldnt go to law school at all, because you won'…
... and three stints in different big law firms. I have spent ... started with a $265K big law salary at a time where ... bow out relatively easily from big law if it turned out ... lesser schools counterbalanced with prior work experience/connections). People who chose ... -
Do you guys take TLS "dont even bother applying to law school" scare posts seriously?I just read a post that says if you are choosing between going to Loyola and UC Hastings, you just shouldnt go to law school at all, because you won'…
... and three stints in different big law firms. I have spent ... started with a $265K big law salary at a time where ... bow out relatively easily from big law if it turned out ... lesser schools counterbalanced with prior work experience/connections). People who chose ...
