Law School

ShaedyKD · #1 06-14-2006, 08:00 AM

Another helpful hint about applying to law school: Secure your letters of recommendation early! You can have your recommenders send them into the LSAC as soon as your file is set up, even if you don't plan on applying for another couple of months. My very favorite professor in the whole wide world had a relapse of his cancer and died during the fall of my junior year. Needless to say, I was pretty upset because he was a wonderful person, and had 2 teenage kids. But I also didn't have a letter of recommendation from him. He was the prof for the criminal law classes I took in undergrad, and he was basically the reason why I wanted to go to law school in the first place.

So you never know what might happen to someone who you want to write a letter of rec for you, so get them early! I unfortunately had the worst case scenario happen to me and had to ask several people who hadn't known me for as long.

PhiMuAmberkins · #2 06-14-2006, 10:56 AM

I just took the LSAT on Monday...not fun. I think I did pretty well though...hopefully my score will be good enough to get me into my top choice, since my boyfriend and I already decided to move there!

Now begins the torture of waiting 3 weeks for my score...

adpiucf · #3 06-14-2006, 11:10 AM

I am not feeling good about Monday... I wonder if I will be celebrating on July 3 when they release our scores...

Rudey · #4 06-14-2006, 11:17 AM

http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?...198&forum_id=2

They have better threads on this forum whether it's on law school, bschool, or college. Lots of funny kids.

-Rudey

Stef the Pef · #5 07-12-2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudey

http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?...198&forum_id=2

They have better threads on this forum whether it's on law school, bschool, or college. Lots of funny kids.

-Rudey

Priceless stuff! Bwahahahaha!

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Date: September 16th, 2004 1:06 PM
Author: ¶etro

Would it also help if I got super-buff? I could be the buff gunner.

BobbyTheDon · #6 07-12-2006, 01:30 AM

dude. everyone needs to bow down to Wine & Silver Blue because she is the ish.

Seriously

shinerbock · #7 07-12-2006, 02:10 AM

I think name may matter a little less than people think, depending on what you wanna do. Of course a Yale or a UVA is gonna look great and help ensure employment, but I think it depends on what you want to do. I lucked up and was accepted at the top tier schools I applied to, but they're not the nationwide resume boosters. Thus, from talking to a good many friends who are in law school and those who have moved on, I think class position should probably be your focus. Obviously your plans post grad have a big role as well. One thing I found, being from Atlanta, is that you're probably just as likely to get that lucrative summer program with one of the local big 4(King and Spalding, Kilpatrick Stockton, Alston Bird, Troutman Sanders) by attending Georgia State(a decent school) as you are attending the much higher ranked UGA(34th nationally). I asked a couple of people about this who are attorneys in ATL firms, and they told me that students familiar with and living in the city are the surest long term bets. Thus, if you've been living downtown for the last 3 years, you're probably pretty comfortable with the urban setting, and theres a greater chance you'll be a good longterm choice for the firm. Even if it were more unequal, lets say a Ga State student v. an Emory grad, class position and involvement (law review, moot court, mock trial), may very well determine your fate. Thus, going to the lesser school (GSU) and performing excellently would probably be more advantageous than being a middle of the road student at Emory. This probably extends to most schools, save the very elite, and the lower tier. So I was advised like this: if what you want is a mega firm where you'll make 6 figures starting out, go to the best school, or the close(geographic)-good alternative (If you can't get into UVA or Georgetown, go to American or George Mason). If you're interested in your resume, or wanna pursue a career in politics or obtain a clerkship, you should go to the absolute best school you can that is reasonable for your situation(This is me, I chose UGA over the higher ranked UNC and Emory, but over lower ranked schools like Alabama and Wake Forest). For my situation, I was told that Emory grads have a very small or nonexistant leg up on UGA grads, so the extra 20k a year wasn't worth it to me. Similarly, there was no need to attend an out of state school for just a couple of positions. If interested in the political/judicial type fields, I was told that your connections may be even more important than they are when trying to land that big firm gig, so a strong and loyal alumni base is also helpful. Now, I may find this not to be true upon graduation, but I've heard this advice from just about everyone I know in the field...go to the best law school you can afford, that you feel comfortable at, and that fits your future career needs...but regardless of where you end up, you can often make up for several US News spots by absolutely busting your ass.

Rudey · #8 06-14-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AXiD670

I bet you could show them a thing or two.

-AXiD670
--You're hardcore.

Because of that dumb forum, my friends now have started rating each other's jokes using an LSAT scale (ie if you say something ridiculous, it's a solid 180) and keep saying goofy crap like pwned and referring to people as gelheads.

I don't even know what a gunner is, but their jokes are still funny. The best is when they took some Harvard kid's pics and started calling him the ram and were relentless.

-Rudey

GeekyPenguin · #9 06-14-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudey

Because of that dumb forum, my friends now have started rating each other's jokes using an LSAT scale (ie if you say something ridiculous, it's a solid 180) and keep saying goofy crap like pwned and referring to people as gelheads.

I don't even know what a gunner is, but their jokes are still funny. The best is when they took some Harvard kid's pics and started calling him the ram and were relentless.

-Rudey

AHAHA I love that forum.

KSigkid · #10 06-14-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaedyKD

Another helpful hint about applying to law school: Secure your letters of recommendation early!

This cannot be stressed enough. Professors and other professionals have busy schedules. They're doing you a favor by writing the application, so do them (and yourselves) a favor by making sure you ask them in plenty of time. It will be one less stress on your plate.

Good luck to everyone who is getting their scores.

Duchovnysfan · #11 06-18-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

This cannot be stressed enough. Professors and other professionals have busy schedules. They're doing you a favor by writing the application, so do them (and yourselves) a favor by making sure you ask them in plenty of time. It will be one less stress on your plate.

Good luck to everyone who is getting their scores.

So very true, I asked 2 of my professors before last semester ended, now I just have to remind them when I come back in August. Although that's not difficult, one is my advisor and the other is professor I'm having again.

IvySpice · #12 06-21-2006, 09:55 AM

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Although if I decide to go for my LLM I guess I'll have to deal with waiting patiently for acceptance letters again...but that's not for a while to come!

Wait until you have to take the bar! The LSAT was a pleasure cruise in comparison.

adpiucf · #13 06-29-2006, 09:23 PM

Did everyone get their scores today? I scored where I expected to. It isn't Harvard-worthy, but definitely my personal best.

Now comes the fun part!!!

PhiMuAmberkins · #14 06-30-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

Did everyone get their scores today? I scored where I expected to. It isn't Harvard-worthy, but definitely my personal best.

Now comes the fun part!!!

I got mine! 158...not awesome, but should definitely get into my first choice!

adpiucf · #15 06-30-2006, 10:33 AM

We're in the same boat! I saw your post on LSD

Now comes the fun stuff! I got all of my LORs and transcripts out of the way... now I'm obsessively calculating percentage points on Chiashu going over the charts on LSN. What regions are you interested in?