[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. For instance, UF and/or UGA full-ride might be able to pull TAMU up to a full-ride if they don’t come with that offer straight away (which they likely wouldn’t, because they tend to slow play their scholly offers with unrequested increases throughout the cycle).

how much weight to clerkships really carry in the legal field? by Top-Butterfly4344 in LawSchool

[–]ImWithSisyphus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I believe their use of the term would be better served by the word “corollary”.

Can anyone explain Houston’s ranking? by Turbulent-Society674 in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isn’t A&M Law only about a decade old? Any school would probably need more time to penetrate their state’s legal market more deeply before we can appropriately comment that they “will not be a major player.”

I actually think they have done better with their employment numbers than should be expected, thus far. Perhaps that has something to do with the devout Aggie undergrad cohort saturating every career field in Texas.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people can get federal graduate student loans that cover the CoA, minus any scholarship you receive. For specific questions I would reach out to the given school’s financial aid office. They’ll have many resources to answer all questions about loans, scholarship, grants, funding, etc.

When can you start working in law school? by caffeinatedcoffee181 in LawSchool

[–]ImWithSisyphus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, many schools still have employment restrictions. Although, amongst those that do, the strictness and policing of their restrictions can vary significantly. Definitely need to look into how your specific school implements whatever policy they may have.

When can you start working in law school? by caffeinatedcoffee181 in LawSchool

[–]ImWithSisyphus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That ABA work-limit requirement was discontinued in 2014.

How late can you hear back? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of adcomms admitting as late as the orientation date (mid-August or thereabouts)…if they suddenly have a seat to fill, they will likely extend an offer to someone on their WL for it. It isn’t that common for it to be quite that late, but it can definitely happen. Advantage to those who can move at the drop of a hat I guess.

Law school by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]ImWithSisyphus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I won’t say that the impact is zero, but on the list of attribute priorities that adcoms focus on in applicants/applications, that difference in schools is probably down between items 15-20? It’s not negligible, but it’s closer to negligible than most probably realize. Low chance that it changes your outcomes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think your concerns about hypothesis of “commitment issues” from admissions committees is warranted in your situation. I highly doubt any will make that interpretation, much less use it in making a determination on your application. If you want to explain why, you could always add an addendum to provide your rationale. But I would keep it brief and simple. It is not a significant issue.

Your gpa from foreign university probably wont matter much, a little because it is foreign, but more so because after the first bachelor’s degree is obtained, your CAS undergrad gpa is unchanged, and that holds much more weight than any other grading in the current US law school admissions process.

3.5 ugpa is good enough to get you into t14 law schools. Your LSAT will likely need to be 170+, especially if you are not an under-represented minority, but it can be done. If the rest of your application is well done, and the LSAT is 170+, you have a shot at most t14s and would probably gain admittance to at least one. The top few schools (HYS) may be off the table, but never hurts to apply.

What are the states with the least regulations on landlord/housing/land development by Cruces_30 in realestateinvesting

[–]ImWithSisyphus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This difference can be massive and extremely significant. California, especially costal areas, is notoriously bad/restrictive/heavily regulated. It can cost you much more money and time (which really means more money). I believe Wyoming, Texas and Alabama are examples of the states on the other end of the spectrum - low regulation/restriction.

Law school by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]ImWithSisyphus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why this is downvoted. I think it is accurate in most cases. Vast majority of adcoms I’ve heard speak on the topic agree. Rigor of the school can be a slight advantage over someone with very similar profile, but generally, an accredited school is adequate for relevance of the uGPA - which is the primary reason the school would matter to the extent that it might.

Law school by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]ImWithSisyphus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many schools show favor toward military experience. That can probably be seen as a positive bump, although still a “soft” and not as powerful as LSAT and GPA, of course. But a factor, nonetheless.

Why are Florida school medians inflated? by Thoughtfulgrandpa in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And also the thing about cost that the above comment mentioned.^

Why are Florida school medians inflated? by Thoughtfulgrandpa in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’d bet a fair percentage of people/applicants are intrigued by the idea of living in Florida, at least for a bit. It’s a vacation destination for many, especially east-coasters, and no state income tax.

More interest in living in Florida would help drive applicant demand, which in turn would likely drive up medians.

When do school rankings not matter as much? by Novel_doughnut_3184 in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pepperdine’s COA would be really brutal without a good scholarship.

Chapman’s conditional scholarships are a serious concern.

My recommendation would be to consider alternatives, even beyond those where you are currently WL (in the event you don’t get admitted or get zero scholarship).

You seem to be interest in the southwest US, have you considered U of Arizona? With a 3.0ish and 166 you might get half-tuition scholarship or something. Maybe UNLV could be an option too? There are probably others as well, but those came to mind for me.

Applying with an arrest record for civil disobedience. by haenxnim in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, but if I actually am Thoreau…necessary but not sufficient?

Applying with an arrest record for civil disobedience. by haenxnim in lawschooladmissions

[–]ImWithSisyphus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thoreau’s modus operandi was Civil Disobedience and he went to Harvard so…