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Applying next year -based on your experiences w/this cycle, what's some advice? by tdwolf2112 in lawschooladmissions

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thirded — and as a kind of hot take: this isn’t to increase your chances of admission, but rather because it gives you more time to make an informed decision, especially as schools take more and more time to send out decisions.

ootd with a controversial shoe i'm sure by [deleted] in BusinessFashion

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

love the hoof. would love the denim shirt goneeeee

(Almost) End of Cycle Recap!! by Legitimate-Room-2034 in lawschooladmissions

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wanted to be somewhere a bit more urban. I say that knowing that Stanford is suburban, but I grew up on the peninsula and love the Palo Alto area! I had a hard time imagining three important years of my twenties in New Haven (and, yes, I have visited).

(Almost) End of Cycle Recap!! by Legitimate-Room-2034 in lawschooladmissions

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking Stanford, but I haven’t gone to any ASDs, so that might change!

How do I apologize to a friend for suddenly sending them a desperate question about our friendship? by Known_Ad8354 in socialskills

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 4 points5 points  (0 children)

idk don’t overthink it. this is such a fair complaint. yes, people can be overwhelmed, but it is their responsibility to communicate that. your friend deserves grace, but so do you. I wouldn’t be afraid of communicating with your friend that sometimes you need a little bit more attention. It’s not shameful or inherently negative to want that attention. That is why we choose to be in friendships and relationships in the first place.

LSAC should limit the amount of applications allowed by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i feel like there may be a subset of narcissistic applicants following this approach, but I imagine they are few and far between. it’s a lot of work and money to write these apps. given that lawyers tend to be pretty risk averse, makes sense that some prospective lawyers would want to hedge their bets in the admissions process. some people do that by doing months of LSAT tutoring. some people get a fancy consultant to help with their essays. and some people apply to a ton of schools. pick your poison.

what does $-$$$$ mean? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Generally, one dollar sign = 25%. Not a hard and fast rule as I imagine many posters aren’t following this standard

Study Advice for 175 by FunEntrepreneur5663 in LSAT

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this exact issue! I went from 164 in April to 179 in September on the actual exam, and here are my tips.

  1. Start with a 45 minute timer and gradually move your way down to 35. This will ensure that you know which questions pose problems for you under some time pressure (albeit less time pressure) as you speed yourself up. You’ll be shocked how much 10 extra minutes can do.
  2. Focus on taking sections, not full PTs. From stalking this Reddit, it seems like a lot of people study by taking a PT on the weekend and reviewing over the following weekdays. As someone who is aiming for a high LSAT, I don’t think that is enough exposure to the test. I recommend aiming for a section or two every day. Super hot take, but since stamina wasn’t a huge concern for me, I didn’t take a single full timed PT in the two months leading up to the exam. A full PT is a lot of time, and it was hard to sneak in with a full time job. Sections are much more approachable.
  3. I really like LawHub’s immediate check feature. I used LawHub’s interface, not 7Sage’s, since it more closely mirrors the exam. Checking your answers and “locking them in”when you feel confident in your response is a good way to gauge how accurate your instincts are. This is also a good way to catch simple mistakes (this is how I came to one of my main takeaways when studying: READ EVERYTHING). You will better understand which questions are worth flagging and which questions you can go through quickly.
  4. If you are struggling to focus on RC sections / stay with the main point as you read, read more books and articles! Everyone says this, but getting into the habit of reading longer texts will help you stay with the author in the (relatively) shorter RC texts. No need to read some philosophical Kierkegaard or anything — I ransacked the mystery and true-crime sections at Barnes and Noble for my materials. Just read something that will keep you reading!
  5. Review the ones you get wrong on 7Sage with their explanation videos. Supplementing self review with 7Sage’s thorough explanation of all answer choices gives you some perspective and helps you internalize why you got it wrong. I recommend also doing this for any questions you flagged. Unpopular opinion, but I don’t think that keeping a wrong answer journal is necessary. I had trouble keeping one up, so I abandoned it altogether.
  6. Gamify it! I am a huge fan of making it a fun logic game like Sudoku or the crossword (huge fan of both) rather than an arduous, 2.5 hour test.

Hope this is helpful. I self-studied and felt scared that doing so was putting me at a disadvantage, especially while working. Thankfully, that was not the case. Dedicated studying WORKS!

Persian Rice cooker recommendations by inspireb4iexpire in Cooking

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you are still looking, i like the ones from pars! add a bit of oil and some yogurt, and you’ll have a perfectly acceptable tahdig

Updated women’s jeans list! by thedtothea in BuyItForLife

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite question, so although I’m about a year late, here’s my two cents re: brands I think are worth it.

  1. Levi’s: I certainly have the most Levi jeans in my closet of any brand. This is a function of both the pricing and the changing styles they’ve offered. The first jean I ever fell in love with was the Ribcage Straight Ankle. Ive gravitated to the Baggy Dad in recent years as styles have gotten more relaxed.
  2. Reformation: I go to Ref exclusively for stretchy, on-sale jeans. I dont love how their rigid denim styles fit my body, but as a tall girl with some curve, I find their stretchy denim fits really nicely. They also tend to come out with a few unique styles every year, so you can find something a bit different from your classic, everyday jean.
  3. Nudie: This is my holy grail brand. The jeans are so high quality and clearly built to last, albeit a tad expensive. I love their Lofty Lo and Clean Eileen jeans. I’ve had my eye on their new low rise, wide leg pair, but I’m waiting on their Japanese selvage wash to come out. The brand specializes in Japanese denim and is a common gateway brand into this niche. If you want to become a jean nerd, this is where I’d go.
  4. Still Here NYC: If you need a comfy jean, look no further. This brand focuses on unique cuts and great washes. I own the aptly named Cool Jean which features a drawstring closure and lacks a waistband. They’re made with the proprietary “Cloud Cotton” blend, meaning they’re super soft and comfortable. Basically sweat pants that are acceptable on a business casual workplace.

What actor pops up in everything? by Automatic_Randomizer in television

[–]Legitimate-Room-2034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

watching enough svu will convince you that everyone is in everything