Law School - Page 18

ShaedyKD · #**256** 10-10-2006, 10:30 AM

Yay for class being cancelled! Especially since I have a paper due at 5pm.

adpiucf · #**257** 10-11-2006, 10:45 AM

Shae are you at S TX? I met a 2L from there yesterday.

I got a PT job to keep my mind occupied while I wait to hear back from law schools...

hayden83 · #**258** 10-21-2006, 03:44 AM

Hey folks, I'm just finishing up my undergrad and am considering applying to a couple of American law schools, just for fun, even though I'm Canadian and really am not that motivated to work in the US. I haven't written the LSAT yet, but I'm wondering, do you folks consider 3.7 a strong GPA? Assuming I don't totally drop the ball this semester, I should finish with 3.7 over my last two years, and 3.6 overall.

shinerbock · #**259** 10-21-2006, 03:57 AM

3.6 is solid. If your lsat is good, you should have a good shot.where do you wanna go

_Opi_ · #**260** 10-21-2006, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hayden83

Hey folks, I'm just finishing up my undergrad and am considering applying to a couple of American law schools, just for fun, even though I'm Canadian and really am not that motivated to work in the US. I haven't written the LSAT yet, but I'm wondering, do you folks consider 3.7 a strong GPA? Assuming I don't totally drop the ball this semester, I should finish with 3.7 over my last two years, and 3.6 overall.

3.7 is good. You must still ace your LSAT to get into a good school. I'm also Canadian, but I did undergrad in the U.S., and I'm currently attending law school there as well. However, I intend to work here for a while before I head up north. The only thing I would suggest you do is look into the bar you want to take (Ontario bar, etc?) because some require you to take more classes in a Canadian law school before sitting for the bar. Basically, do your research and make an informed decision before you start. Good luck.

kddani · #**261** 10-21-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hayden83

Hey folks, I'm just finishing up my undergrad and am considering applying to a couple of American law schools, just for fun, even though I'm Canadian and really am not that motivated to work in the US. I haven't written the LSAT yet, but I'm wondering, do you folks consider 3.7 a strong GPA? Assuming I don't totally drop the ball this semester, I should finish with 3.7 over my last two years, and 3.6 overall.

If you don't want to work in the US, why the heck would you want to go to a US law school?

KSigkid · #**262** 10-21-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hayden83

Hey folks, I'm just finishing up my undergrad and am considering applying to a couple of American law schools, just for fun, even though I'm Canadian and really am not that motivated to work in the US. I haven't written the LSAT yet, but I'm wondering, do you folks consider 3.7 a strong GPA? Assuming I don't totally drop the ball this semester, I should finish with 3.7 over my last two years, and 3.6 overall.

Depending on where you went to college, the 3.6 is good. I wouldn't necessarily say you need to ace your LSAT, but a solid score you should have a choice of the better schools around here.

If you go on to the LSAC website, you can get a general idea of how your GPA and (possible) LSAT scores would fit at different schools. It's not set in stone, but it's a good starting point.

If you decide to do it, good luck with the process.

shinerbock · #**263** 10-21-2006, 12:09 PM

There appear to be quite a few canadians on this site.

KSigkid · #**264** 10-21-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

There appear to be quite a few canadians on this site.

There are a bunch who post regularly. I'm not myself, I was just giving general LSAT/law school application advice.

KSigkid · #**265** 11-26-2006, 05:22 PM

Ok, here's a question on the REALLY important stuff in law school:

How long are your Westlaw and Lexis reward points good for? Is it just until the end of the semester, the end of the year, or do they last throughout school?

GeekyPenguin · #**266** 11-26-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

Ok, here's a question on the REALLY important stuff in law school:

How long are your Westlaw and Lexis reward points good for? Is it just until the end of the semester, the end of the year, or do they last throughout school?

Until the end of school, I think - I still have all mine banked.

OtterXO · #**267** 11-27-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

Ok, here's a question on the REALLY important stuff in law school:

How long are your Westlaw and Lexis reward points good for? Is it just until the end of the semester, the end of the year, or do they last throughout school?

If I recall correctly I think they last until you graduate. I had a friend who banked them all three years and got a huge Coach bag. I loved Westlaw and Lexis points.

KSigkid · #**268** 11-27-2006, 05:49 PM

Cool, thanks - I'm not sure if I'll ever get enough to get something good, but I have over 1000 points for each right now, so I'm off to a good start.

OtterXO · #**269** 11-27-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

Cool, thanks - I'm not sure if I'll ever get enough to get something good, but I have over 1000 points for each right now, so I'm off to a good start.

They give 10 points per day on Westlaw just for signing on, right? Then they also have quizzes and stuff for points. Lexis has these random giveaways for points all the time. I got 15,000 once from one. Definitely do it....the points add up. I wish they offered Westlaw points for attorneys!

KSigkid · #**270** 11-27-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OtterXO

They give 10 points per day on Westlaw just for signing on, right? Then they also have quizzes and stuff for points. Lexis has these random giveaways for points all the time. I got 15,000 once from one. Definitely do it....the points add up. I wish they offered Westlaw points for attorneys!

Yeah, every day you sign into Westlaw is 10 points, with 15 more available for answering the True/False question. I've entered quite a few contests too; it's easier to get the points on there than on Lexis.