Law School

[Kevin]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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?

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by axidgl

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?

I didn't wait at all, but I wish that I would have. It'll be nice to graduate at 24 but I don't know why I couldn't have waited another year. I mostly applied to northern schools so I can't tell you anything about those other than that William and Mary was the only school my boyfriend applied to that he didn't get into - but that was 7 years ago.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by axidgl

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?

Get it over with ASAP.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by axidgl

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?

I waited 4 years between undergrad and law school. I wasn't in a position financially to go right after college, and the four years allowed me to be able to afford it. I'm in an evening program, but I'll still graduate before my 30th birthday, which was my goal.

As to those schools, I have no experience, but I know they're all great schools. The only Southern school I applied to was George Mason, the rest were Northern schools or in DC. Good luck.

[Proverbs31]

Originally Posted by axidgl

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?

I waited a year between undergrad and law school. I was waitlisted to a few schools, and accepted to a T4 school and just decided to wait to reapply in hopes of getting accepted into a higher ranked school. (I'll be a 1L this fall) I spent the year working but wishing I had gone straight to school because I am unhappy at my current job. But I was able to save up a bit of money which helped with tuition deposits, and other expenses I have to cover on my own.

[shinerbock]

Going straight through (4 UG, 3 LS), I'd rather not put it off. However, if you're trying for higher schools, WE can help.

B is top 25? Thats nuts. I wish that was the case here. Also, what is the universal breakdown for LS tiers? T1=?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by axidgl

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

I went straight through. Looking back, I wish I had done something I'd never have the chance to do again (travel, work somewhere interesting) for a year in between.

Good luck!