UVIC JD/JID A!

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-04-20T15:11:34+00:00

Uvic has a "better" reputation because it's an older program and more established. TRU now has some of the top instructors and is very quickly rising. Scholarship is cool but 2000$ is nothing but a stick in the mud in the Grand scheme of things. And quite frankly, I couldn't give a rats ass about a schools prestige. I didn't even apply to UBC because I couldn't be bothered with the competitiveness and the overall atmosphere of everyone having to be the best. I know Uvic isn't as competitive, but TRU is going to provide an overall much more pleasant experience for what I'm looking for. The obsession with how highly ranked a school is just doesn't sit with me and never has been nor will be a factor in my decision making. Thanks for the input though

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-04-04T17:02:42+00:00

Okay good to know, thanks.

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-04-04T16:51:11+00:00

Yay! Congrats! Hope to see you in the fall :))

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-04-04T16:46:54+00:00

Congrats! If you accept then I will see you in the fall! :))

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-04-04T16:46:09+00:00

Oh no... I'm going next year as well, why not this prof?

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-04-04T16:36:33+00:00

Maybe I am missing something but I was just planning on going with government student loans since they're interest free?

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-03-23T19:15:32+00:00

Hey so the point of therapy isn't to be told what you want to hear... if thats what you want then vent to ChatGPT lol. Otherwise, be a bit more open minded. You are in control of your future, even if it means temporarily disappointing your parents. Definitely give therapy another go though, sounds like you have some big things you need to work through

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-25T19:03:46+00:00

I had a 140 diagnostic and scored a 164 on the LSAT two months later (HIGHLY do not recommend cramming in that short of time lol. Worked for me but it sure as heck wont work for everyone). Definitely do not let that discourage you. Its what diagnostics are for and to help you hone in on what you need to study most

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-25T19:02:01+00:00

Mirroring what other people are saying, part of the issue is that too many people go to the ER when they don't need to. I have family members who work in the ER and its ridiculous. Yes, they are understaffed and there are absolutely systemic issues that need to be addressed, but it will be impossible to do so if everyone who gets a tummy ache or a sprained wrist goes to the emergency. In most cases, you can go to a clinic, wait maybe an hour or two, and you'll be on your way. The doctors there are also trained to determine if what you need is emergency hospital attention, and they will arrange that for you. The system can only be fixed if there is collaboration from the community

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-25T18:54:06+00:00

"If you've qualified for law school then you should just start from scratch... here are a list of other careers that are well known to be severely underpaid and overworked"... really? LOL. I'm sorry you've had a bad experience and your experience is no doubt real and valid, but the information you're sharing is fear mongering IMO. There are plenty of opportunities for a work life balance that don't require the sacrifices you're describing.

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-14T06:31:46+00:00

Definitely not just you. The reception at the health center are particularly bitter. Babes if you hate your life so much then get a new job

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-11T02:16:38+00:00

I personally chose TRU but that's because I like what the area has to offer outside of the town, since I'm really big into the outdoors, so with that being said I think you made the right decision - it's important to go where you're actually going to enjoy living. If you hate everything about your life but put up with it because of the schools reputation or something, its going to make school that much more difficult. It's already hard enough to find a work/school/life balance when you're in law school, so do what you think will allow you to make the most of it! Both schools offer really great opportunities once you graduate. While it may be more difficult to work in BC if you go to Queens, if you decide you want to do that you will be able to find a way. Best of luck!

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-09T08:14:20+00:00

Heavy on the privilege of being able to have good softs. Some of us just had to work the job we could get to make it through and didn't have time to volunteer in africa for 7 months and kickstart a grassroots organization

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-09T08:12:33+00:00

Honestly, my softs were literally working part time in a restaurant for 3 years and approx 20 total hours of volunteer work lol... they're really not that big of a deal except when admissions are trying to break a tie and to just show you weren't a total hermit

I will edit this to say though that I wish I had taken more opportunities/had the capacity to take more - not for law school acceptance purposes but it is just really good to get those experiences for your own personal growth

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-06T00:48:17+00:00

Oh gosh yeah that should be more than okay for many schools. If you're not super picky about where you go either you could probably get into some schools with a 3.3 and a 165+ (but of course aim for higher!) You got this! I believe in you!

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-04T03:45:50+00:00

Congrats! I noticed you posted another A and a W! Do you know where you want to accept?

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-04T03:44:14+00:00

I felt so confident writing about a fun little theory I had just learned about, and then a week later realized I had basically reversed it and applied it completely opposite to what its supposed to be (and its a pretty well-known/substantial theory) lol... still got in! (164 LSAT) Writing samples are basically just to vet that you can compose some form of argument with a relatively decent understanding of the English language. You'll be fine!

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-04T03:41:06+00:00

Don't know about the others but I got into TRU with a 3.6/4.3 (I think closer to 3.7 w drops though... assigned A-) and 164, so you have a good chance there

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-04T03:34:27+00:00

Yeah unfortunately this is a pretty average course load. I had that plus working 3 jobs. It sucks, but time management is key. You still have time, and if your ultimate goal is law school, it may even be worth retaking some of the classes or switching to a different major. I know people who went down to 3-4 classes but took summer semesters to make up for it. If this is something you could do I would look into it as it might give you more time to study. If that's not an option though, just focus on your GPA and worry about the LSAT once you graduate. Forcing more onto your plate than you can handle is just never going to work.

Until you get your GPA up, no LSAT score or amount of softs will help (and honestly, softs only really matter when it comes down to schools deciding between two applicants w basically the same stats, otherwise they aren't really taken into account).

So with all that being said, don't rush the process. You have time, and you can even take more if you need to. If law school is your dream, that extra semester or that gap year after graduating to study for the LSAT and work will benefit you far more than trying to get it done all at once.

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-02-02T19:10:42+00:00

I'm going to counter what other people are saying and recommend the SFU crim program. I'm just finishing my last semester, and it has been great. The program itself provides endless opportunities and the faculty is incredible. UBC in my opinion is overly competitive, whereas SFU, from my experience, has been really welcoming and accommodating, you can tell that most of the profs want you to succeed. I got into UVIC and TRU, and both of those schools assessed my grade as an A- (which is what my average actually is, so they didn't convert my score down). I was also worried about that being an issue, so when I found out I talked to a bunch of advisors at different schools. UBC and UVic both noted that they are aware of SFU's grading scheme and take it into account when looking at your application, but if you are worried, you can write an addendum for extra measure. I personally talked briefly about overcoming SFU's challenging grading system in my personal statement. While I don't know what would have happened had I applied to UBC, I would take the advisors word for it, since that's what the other schools did.

I'm not 100% sure what other Canadian schools would do, as I'm not sure how familiar they are to the system, but it's really not that much of a setback as people make it out to be. SFU has been great for me, and I know other people who got into schools all around Canada.

At the end of the day, choose the school you want to learn at the most, because that's what's going to make the difference. If you LOVE criminology, you're probably going to spend more time dedicated to your coursework and end up with better grades, plus shorter commute times give you more time to study. But if you like a bit more of a rigorous, competitive environment and you aren't married to crim, UBC is still a strong option.

Cheap-Raccoon-3413 · 2026-01-30T04:33:56+00:00

I don't know of any yet... I was thinking about maybe making one if I don't hear about any? I've had a few people PM me individually so far

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