Law School

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I would go with the alumnus/alumna of the law school where you're waitlisted. Recs from alumni, especially good ones (i.e. not cookie-cutter ones) carry a lot more weight generally than recs from non-alumni.

I agree with this.

I think you're right on for the continued interest letter. Something like

"I remain interested in attending X Law and will enroll if accepted. I really like X's program in chasing ambulances. I think I could contribute to X because I am really awesome."

Obviously expand alittle more but short and sweet is fine -- just be sincere and don't say you'll attend if admitted if you don't mean it.

If you're able to visit the school easily that can help too. I know when my alma mater waitlisted people a "good" campus visit could help sway the adcomm.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

I agree with this.

I think you're right on for the continued interest letter. Something like

"I remain interested in attending X Law and will enroll if accepted. I really like X's program in chasing ambulances. I think I could contribute to X because I am really awesome."

Obviously expand alittle more but short and sweet is fine -- just be sincere and don't say you'll attend if admitted if you don't mean it.

If you're able to visit the school easily that can help too. I know when my alma mater waitlisted people a "good" campus visit could help sway the adcomm.

Agreed - I think if you have a good campus visit, and combine that with a good alum rec...well, there's not a whole lot more you can do at that point, you've given it your best effort.

Also love the ambulance chaser reference. My school's bookstore sells reverse print "Ambulance Chaser" t-shirts.

[KSigkid]

Does anyone know a good place to find a list of moot court competitions?

[DoubleTDG]

I have good news...I made the NALSA appellate travel team. I was the top 1L in the competition

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DoubleTDG

I have good news...I made the NALSA appellate travel team. I was the top 1L in the competition

Congratulations! I'm on the Moot Court Board at my school, so if we go to the competition maybe we'll end up competing against each other.

[LegallyBrunette]

Good luck on exams everyone!

And for all the other 3Ls out there, good luck studying/taking the Bar! I'm sure I'll be back to whine and commiserate throughout the summer.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by LegallyBrunette

Good luck on exams everyone!

And for all the other 3Ls out there, good luck studying/taking the Bar! I'm sure I'll be back to whine and commiserate throughout the summer.

Right there with ya. Finals, graduation, Bar Prep.. Finals and such I can handle. The Oklahoma Bar and the Prep though.. not looking forward to it.

Having those extra pieces of sheepskin on the wall and that little card that lets me skip the metal detector at the court house though? I'm looking forward to all of that.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by LegallyBrunette

Good luck on exams everyone!

And for all the other 3Ls out there, good luck studying/taking the Bar! I'm sure I'll be back to whine and commiserate throughout the summer.

Good luck to you as well! I'm so glad that this is my second-to-last finals period.

[tigers01]

im not really anywhere near actually applying to law school as I am starting my undergrad freshman year this fall and am going to major in political science and do pre-law, although its always possible i may change my mind and go on a different path at during the next 4 years but assuming i stay with this plan, i have a few questions to people who have gone through the process of applying to law schools already. ive heard that law schools do give out full rides in some cases, can anyone give an example of the type of LSAT score that would most likely result in the school offering this?

[BabyPiNK_FL]

One of my sisters got a full ride to a big name school in the DMV area. She had a 164 or a 168. I can't remember exactly which one it was. She has a ridiculously high GPA and is also hispanic.

I have received decent scholarships from two of the three schools I have heard back from and am very greatful (I have a sister who was accepted into one of the same schools and did not receive one at all). But I really do not want to talk about my score .

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by tigers01

im not really anywhere near actually applying to law school as I am starting my undergrad freshman year this fall and am going to major in political science and do pre-law, although its always possible i may change my mind and go on a different path at during the next 4 years but assuming i stay with this plan, i have a few questions to people who have gone through the process of applying to law schools already. ive heard that law schools do give out full rides in some cases, can anyone give an example of the type of LSAT score that would most likely result in the school offering this?

It's certainly not unheard of to receive a full ride - especially from the smaller or tier-3-type schools. Some schools weight GPA more, some weight LSAT, some demographic factors - it's kind of out of your control.

In a lot of ways, it's a sliding scale - I know of full scholarship offers ranging anywhere from 3.95/160 to 3.0/175, although from smaller or regional mid-tiers. Money is definitely available, probably slightly more so than many people expect - just maybe not at Large State U. or T14 Law (depending on numbers).

However, ksigkid's probably right - just worry about grades for now, and you'll know a LOT more (in about 2,000,000 ways) in 4 years.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by tigers01

im not really anywhere near actually applying to law school as I am starting my undergrad freshman year this fall and am going to major in political science and do pre-law, although its always possible i may change my mind and go on a different path at during the next 4 years but assuming i stay with this plan, i have a few questions to people who have gone through the process of applying to law schools already. ive heard that law schools do give out full rides in some cases, can anyone give an example of the type of LSAT score that would most likely result in the school offering this?

It all depends on the school. It also depends on other factors such as whether you are in state or out of state.

[tigers01]

oh well thats comforting! i always thought that law schools didnt give a lot of aid and since im already taking out loans for my undergrad i want to try not to pile anymore on lol ya im hispanic so im hoping that helps with some scholarships and im going to really try to keep high grades and do good on the lsat but i guess i wont know until i actual see how i do! thanks for the help =)

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by tigers01

im not really anywhere near actually applying to law school as I am starting my undergrad freshman year this fall and am going to major in political science and do pre-law, although its always possible i may change my mind and go on a different path at during the next 4 years but assuming i stay with this plan, i have a few questions to people who have gone through the process of applying to law schools already. ive heard that law schools do give out full rides in some cases, can anyone give an example of the type of LSAT score that would most likely result in the school offering this?

Originally Posted by tigers01

oh well thats comforting! i always thought that law schools didnt give a lot of aid and since im already taking out loans for my undergrad i want to try not to pile anymore on lol ya im hispanic so im hoping that helps with some scholarships and im going to really try to keep high grades and do good on the lsat but i guess i wont know until i actual see how i do! thanks for the help =)

It's going to depend heavily on your GPA. Even if you get a high LSAT score, it's not going to mean anything if your grades are really low. At this point, concentrate on your grades, do well, and figure out LSATs and the rest later.

[Kevlar281]

So is there a way to tell someone you're going to law school without sounding pretentious?