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LSAC forumHey everyone, Let me begin by saying how wonderful it is to have such a large student base to discuss concerns with. I stumbled upon this LSAC f…
... school x will let you in, well, then you will ask ... memorable, here's the reality. In law school, don't plan on ... (50,000+ attendees) events my firm attends. Is he memorable? Sure ... wear it to work, and I'd wear it in class. It ... -
How many people think age matters?I had a discussion with a coworker yesterday about taking the LSAT. I just turned 32 in May and she kind of frowned at my age. I felt she was frowing…
At the law firm I work for now, 2 of the lawyers here started in law school after they already had established careers (one, a professor, the other, in computers). Age is just a number. -
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…
... have been working for a law firm in the DFW area doing everything ... It was demanding to juggle work responsibilities, a full semester of ... work to prep for the LSAT thoroughly. The partners at the law firm ... taking an extended break from work (at least until you ... -
Why a JD?Does anyone want to get a JD but not actually practice law/ be a lawyer? This isn't my story (I want to be a lawyer) but I am curious to learn about …
... development family and practiced RE law for a few years. Then ... because being an RE atty in brokerage/development can be extremely ... play both roles very effectively, in tandem (and the CRE ... the same (and both work for their family firm). Spoiler alert ... they ... -
What are your career goals?I know a similar thread was created about which school is your dream school, but I thought I would create one about interests in the field of law. W…
... had created/landed a position in Big Law that was dedicated to ... example, working for a big law firm but being tasked exclusively with ... handling/choosing the firm's pro bono cases. Does ... of working in big law but would like to work on cases that ... -
Older Students?I am really enjoying this site and the class I signed up for. I am curious if there are other non traditional students enrolled or on 7Sage such as …
... LSAT, though I work full time in a very demanding law firm, and care ... -
What's the point of the LSAT?Hey everyone, If you're anything like I was, when you're studying and you get frustrated, you might ask yourself... What's the point of this stupi…
... a startup. I mean in a sense law school prepares you for ... a profession, but good grades in law school don't guarantee you ... made the distinction between law school and law as a profession, ... GPA, EC's, personal statement, work history, and everything else. If you ... -
Importance of T14The common understanding among law school applicants is that if you want a reasonable shot at practicing "big law" you HAVE to get T14. My questions …
... you worked at a big law firm? I recommend doing so before ... hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to go to a ... scholarship money. I work at the top law firm in NYC and I do ... -
Importance of T14The common understanding among law school applicants is that if you want a reasonable shot at practicing "big law" you HAVE to get T14. My questions …
... are in no position to just go and work at a big law firm ... before attending law school. While ... do their homework before choosing law school or any career path ... that debt burden are big law or loan forgiveness. Until disruptive ... -
Everyone and their mother is telling me not to......go to law school. This includes alumni and current faculty in my region. They say that everything is way too saturated. Besides the LSAT-tak…
... "not go to law school", but in my experience I've ... . I work at a small "boutique" law firm that specializes in complex product ... have an interest in the nature of the work itself, or ... when you consider that law school applications in general are currently ... -
Everyone and their mother is telling me not to......go to law school. This includes alumni and current faculty in my region. They say that everything is way too saturated. Besides the LSAT-tak…
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I work at a small "boutique" law firm that specializes in complex product ... have an interest in the nature of the work itself, or you ... on the head in that my interest in the work is key here ... , but then I get tripped up in ... -
Gap YearWhat do people consider the pros and cons of gap years? I've done some research on my own but was wondering what you sagers think, because I know we …
... work if necessary. Additionally, I have interned in IP at a big law firm ... a small boutique litigation firm for a year and ... goal is to attend law school near-free and ... to rely on big law life for financial ... before committing myself to the law.
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Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
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I have worked in law firms for 4 years now ... re willing to put in the work for the LSAT, ... you are to put in work for law school and being a ... success. I work at a national corporate firm in Seattle, and ... -
Job or LSAT?Brief background: Top 10 Public School, right below median GPA for Harvard. Aiming for YHS, trying to lock in CCN or T14 with significant scholarshi…
... applying to jobs in DC, then gaining work experience in DC (as a ... the side and going to law school a few years ... are interested in transactional law, and you are currently working in investment banking ... an assistant/paralegal at a firm, however, is not going ... -
Study buddy needed DMV areaMystery loves company....I don't really study with people but it will be great to have a study buddy to hold each other accountable. We could meet up…
Seriously...started studying in September but it's always a challenge because of my law firm job but I'm trying to make this work....June 2016! -
Best Lawgeek Movies/ShowsJust started binge-watching The Good Wife. What are your go-to "I want to go to there" lawgeek movies/shows? <iframe width="560" height="315" …
I used to work in television before I decided to pursue law school, and ... geared more towards politics than law. Law and Order is a great ... have received emmys for their work on that show. Fantastic writing ... to succeed at a top law firm. For those of you guys ... -
JD good for business professionals? Appreciate your thoughts.Hey all, I work in a business development role (partnerships, strategic relationships, sales, dealing with government red tape). I love getting pe…
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I plan to practice law, but I already have a ... with an HR consulting firm that specializes in investigations and expert ... else in the firm has a JD and although I have the work ... experience (20 years in HR) they market their firm as ... -
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…
... prosecution is viewed as grunt work by a lot of ... prosecution work. Clients will often ask the law firm to hire or bring in ... agents or advisors to do work ... because they do quality work ... -
Previous 7Sagers that are now in Law SchoolHello, all! It's been awhile since I've posted on here (being in law school and all). I was wondering if anyone who previously used 7Sage--and is …
... that explain everything. Sometimes when law professors teach, the theory ... than yours. Some people work hard and will share things ... job at a law firm (if they like you in the summer), you ... doing moot court or participating in other law school related things. < ... -
Law school where you plan to practice?I currently live in South Carolina and have been admitted to the University of South Carolina School of Law. I have also been admitted to the Univers…
... se) but type of firm you want to practice at ... re looking to go big law, then you need to ... If you prefer regional work or smaller law firms, this is where ... of the larger firms in Phoenix hires a lot of ... event.
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2016 Law School RankingsU.S. News is going to release the new law school rankings on Wednesday, March 16th.
... hard. For example, in their new law school building (which is ... a law firm that will pretty much do all bonobo work for ... even talked about this in their law day, as a way ... help new graduates start their law careers.
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Had a bit of a meltdownStudying was going well for about 5 months, had a bit of a meltdown at my job - wasn't sure if I wanted to try go to law school anymore and stopped f…
You're totally fine. I work in a firm right now and one of the partners sons is easily mid-30's and is in law school. -
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 acing ... -
How your soft helps admission?Hi! I may not be a typical LSAT student at least in terms of age. I graduated from college in 2002 (Mechanical Engineering) and received a Master’s d…
... teaching/mentoring history, work experiences as a university professor and in government) could ... considered as a strong soft in law school applications?
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:([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…
... t work for a V3 firm, but I do work in biglaw ... at a white-shoe V20 firm in NYC. ... , usually less "prestigious," firm with better options (hours, ... law to make money, they should turn around and work in ... you'd otherwise spend in law school to land a ... -
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…
... completed my undergraduate degree in 2013 and completed my ... licensed paralegal currently working in a law firm as an assistant. I ... plan of going to law school right after University, ... wrong with getting work experience before entering law school, especially if ... -
[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…
... , most of my professional work has been in the service industry (yes ... from my supervisor at the law firm which will emphasize my capacity ... , and seeking deeper meaning in my life's work).
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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 ... who works at a big law firm in NYC and takes vacations a ... , and what type of firm you choose to work at. So your ... be able to travel. Law is the ultimate work hard, play hard ... -
[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…
... 2nd MS degree in a boutique IP law firm for about ... full with loads of work because I feel lonely ... . My strong technical background in biomedical, mechanical, and electrical ... good fit for IP law and I have experiences ... much I love patent law is really plain and ... -
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…
... living here and working here in NYC, it isn't always ... at big law firm's website bios plenty of students who work there ...
