Law School

GeekyPenguin · #1 06-01-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AXiD670

Okay, this might be a stupid question, but, I'll ask anyways.

Regarding CALI awards. Is this something you should bother listing on your resume?

I'd say yes, but ask Career Services how you should list it. We don't call them CALI at my school (we use Dean's Award) and they suggested we put "Highest Honors: Crim Pro, Mass Torts" so that alumni from all the other law schools in our area would know what it meant.

KSigkid · #2 06-18-2007, 01:37 PM

Holy crap, I got an A in Civil Procedure. I was worried that my grades were going to be down because of the car accident, but so far so good.

Kevin · #3 06-18-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

Holy crap, I got an A in Civil Procedure. I was worried that my grades were going to be down because of the car accident, but so far so good.

Damn. An A in anything is a hell of an accomplishment. Congrats.

KSigkid · #4 06-18-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Damn. An A in anything is a hell of an accomplishment. Congrats.

Thanks - that was my favorite class, so I figured I did well, but not that well. I also found out I got an A- in Torts, so as long as Moot Court continues to go well, my GPA this year should be pretty solid. I'm just glad that stupid drunk driver didn't mess up all my hard work this year.

Kevin · #5 06-18-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

Thanks - that was my favorite class, so I figured I did well, but not that well. I also found out I got an A- in Torts, so as long as Moot Court continues to go well, my GPA this year should be pretty solid. I'm just glad that stupid drunk driver didn't mess up all my hard work this year.

More than one A? Damn. I've had A-'s and plenty of B+'s.. I understand that my school (a T4) grades low in order to discourage transfers. I'm carrying a B average and I'm in the top 25% of my class if that tells you anything..

But seriously, congrats. As for liking civil procedure, I think that makes you some sort of freak or something

KSigkid · #6 06-18-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

More than one A? Damn. I've had A-'s and plenty of B+'s.. I understand that my school (a T4) grades low in order to discourage transfers. I'm carrying a B average and I'm in the top 25% of my class if that tells you anything..

But seriously, congrats. As for liking civil procedure, I think that makes you some sort of freak or something

My school (a T1, probably lower T1) grades on a B median for classes over a certain size, basically all first year courses. I honestly have no idea where my GPA will put me in my class, but I think I'm doing ok. It will be a nice set up, because next semester is going to be insane.

Congrats on being top 25% of your class, that's awesome.

Yes, I am a freak, but I really enjoyed CivPro quite a bit. My professor was outstanding, which helped.

axidgl · #7 06-18-2007, 07:35 PM

How long did you all wait between undergrad and law school (that is, if you waited at all)?

I am looking at law schools right now, particularly in the south (UVA, Vandy, Emory, William and Mary)-- high hopes, I know. I've read what their websites and brochures say about grades and LSAT scores, but anyone have actual experience with applying to these schools? Any advice?