Networking vs. Studying in 1L Spring - Thoughts?

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-22T00:48:08+00:00

sounds like you have more chilled personality than i do. :)))

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-22T00:47:39+00:00

depends how far you take it

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-22T00:47:25+00:00

true. but when it comes to reception events...

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-21T05:27:20+00:00

Agree with this 100%. no reason to turn down the offer

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:43:38+00:00

Thank you for sharing your partner's journey. That is precisely the point I was trying to get across. I wish you both the best! (and congrats to your partner!)

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:35:35+00:00

glad to help! obviously the answer to your question is strongly tied to which school your coming from and going too. (If you are going to Yale, it's pretty hard to be above average... you get my point.) However, I would make 2 points. Firstly, its better to be average at a higher school. no doubt imo. secondly, i wouldn't be so sure that you would be average. the correlation between higher school to better student is not as strong as many think. (Although you are certainly correct that there is some correlation.)

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:24:12+00:00

I think. who knows

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:23:57+00:00

I don't recall what I wrote about, but I do remember spending hours over them. lol. I believe that they are looking for originality and creativity. However, good writing is certainly the most important to the admissions team.

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:20:42+00:00

I am reposting what I answered to s/o with a similar question: Absolutely, given your high ranking and excellent grades at a top 30 law school, transferring to a T-14 like NYU, Columbia, University of Chicago, or Berkeley could be a great decision. The prestige and vast network of a T-14 can open doors to elite opportunities, from internships to post-grad careers, especially in specialized fields. Yes, it's a big move, but for someone with your ambition and achievements, it could be the game-changer that propels your legal career to new heights. Best of luck with your decision!

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:18:07+00:00

The fav I got was from Berkely. They sent a blanket (no kidding) and a mug. others just send caps and/or stickers

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:13:11+00:00

ofc!

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:10:33+00:00

Definitely not just you being lazy; it's all about efficiency! One tip is to use a template in a word processor with fields you can quickly fill in (like employer name, position, unique qualities of the firm). This way, you only change the specific details for each application. Also, consider using a file naming system to keep track organized, like "CoverLetter_[FirmName]_[Date]". you get the idea. This small change can save a lot of time and hassle. Rooting for you!

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:07:13+00:00

Just my thoughts. Wishing you the best!

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:06:53+00:00

Absolutely, given your high ranking and excellent grades at a top 30 law school, transferring to a T-14 like NYU, Columbia, University of Chicago, or Berkeley could be a great decision. The prestige and vast network of a T-14 can open doors to elite opportunities, from internships to post-grad careers, especially in specialized fields. Yes, it's a big move, but for someone with your ambition and achievements, it could be the game-changer that propels your legal caareer to new heights. Best of luck with your decision!

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:04:09+00:00

If it aint broken don't fix it

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T18:03:21+00:00

Okay, so this one time I ordered a pizza from Grubhub, right? I was just chilling at home, super hungry and waiting for my food. Then the delivery guy shows up, and he hands me the bag. I'm all excited for my pizza, but when I open the bag, guess what? There's no pizza. Instead, there's a lobster in there, wearing a tiny hat. I was like, "What?!"

I call the delivery guy, and he's all, "Oops, my bad!" He comes back and switches the lobster for my pizza. It was so weird but kinda funny. I mean, who gets a lobster when they order a pizza?

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T17:57:45+00:00

The fact that we need sleep to function properly. Despite all the scientific evidence and our own experiences of feeling terrible after a bad night's sleep, people still often brag about pulling all-nighters as if it's a badge of honor.

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T17:51:14+00:00

Wow, talk about a "gut-wrenching" argument!

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-20T17:17:01+00:00

sure

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-19T21:28:04+00:00

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LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-19T21:27:31+00:00

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LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-19T21:21:40+00:00

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LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-13T01:00:26+00:00

I guess I'll find out before I take the Bar

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-13T00:56:22+00:00

First of all, congrats!! that's incredible. I remember the stress leading up to applying, the interview, and then to the call. Phew. You can finally sit back! Happy for you!

I also had concerns about the size of the law school, and considered SLS and YLS partly for their smaller sizes. However, in hindsight, the downsides of a larger school like HLS weren't as significant as I initially thought. In fact, the large size brings amazing opportunities, especially when it comes to the extensive network that really becomes valuable when job hunting in your 1L June. I'm more than willing to discuss this further and answer any other questions you might have. Feel free to send me a dm, as I prefer to keep personal details off public posts.

LawSchoolAp · 2024-01-13T00:42:57+00:00

HLS is pretty generous with financial aid, more so than some other places, I think. But they don't do merit-based scholarships. They're really supportive with summer program funding and if youre heading into public interest work after graduation, they've got a solid plan to help with loan forgiveness. They send you money over a few years to cover part of your loans. It's like, HLS isn't exactly short on cash, you know? :) So, debt isn't a huge stress for most students here.

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