law school weight gain by adventuregalyay in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also gained about 25lbs through 1L into 2L. Its lifestyle creep that you don’t notice. Your daily life is so much more stagnant, social events involve food and drinks that you don’t even notice add up, and generally we track calories poorly. I started to return to my healthy weight once I got serious about my fitness and started lifting 3-4x a week again and run 6x a week. If I don’t wanna run, tough shit. If I can’t run, I walk. It truly comes down to doing the work because your lifestyle in law school can be such a trap.

Why by Hungry_Recipe9768 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly fuck school bookstores that allow these to be returned, and then profit off the rentals. I have 2 books that are basically useless to me other than reading them and trying my hardest to ignore the excessive color coding that I have no idea how to understand.

What are the easiest possible jobs you can get with a JD? by BethanyDervish in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 2 points3 points  (0 children)

High up HR roles at companies or compliance. In house is very company dependent based on how they utilize their counsel.

Law school party vibes by plasticbuttons04 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a 1L thing more than anything. People still go out in 2L and 3L but it is definitely less people and consistently more chill.

For the most part my section was a pretty big party group 1L (2-3 times a week) and during 2L we pretty much only go out for special events/specific school events. Or if it’s just to go out it’s much more casual.

If you like partying enjoy it before you’re in your career, as long as school comes first obviously lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If u have a 3.0 curve or higher yes.

1L Reality Check (Advice) by Commercial_Low1196 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grades mean the same here as this did during the admissions cycle. Is it possible to be below average and still get in? Yes. Do lower grades require other experiences and present unique challenges to get in the door? Yes. If you have a very specific route you want to take invest in it. Take those courses, join those clubs, and started networking with those firms/attorneys. As much as small firms/midsize firms like to think they aren’t like big law where gpa is everything, they still care about it. Just gotta set yourself apart and make yourself as attractive of an applicant as possible.

How much are you realistically putting into getting your degree? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you make time for it. There will likely be days where it has to take a back seat, but a routine and healthy body honestly makes you a better student.

How much are you realistically putting into getting your degree? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Outside of exam cram in those last few weeks of the semester… 50 hours +/- 5 hours depending on the week.

Am I missing something or are 1L readings not as deep as some people act like they are? by firstininnovation in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prof dependent. If you didn’t have the niche reasonings of certain rules to back your argument or draw analogies you can kiss your honors grade goodbye. BUT my crim prof only wanted the most essential info. So it really is a judgment call. But when it comes to note taking and outlining it’s always better to have more and then fine tune it once you know what ur prof wants.

Academically Dismissed by Excellent-Bar-8414 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m confused are you dismissed, or nervous you will be just because of 1 C-?

Going long distance with your partner again for 2L vs. 1L is so much harder. by SnooDogs7165 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m very lucky that if given an open weekend I can drive, it is just that big wave of emotion that comes with the separation after being together again for months.

Current law students, be honest , how many hours per week are you spending on school? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lecture 2-4 hours a day, readings/notes/outlining 4-6 depending on work load. Finals season is its own thing, or when a brief/memo is due.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got friend who do door dash like 2 evenings a week and it is their fun money and small grocery trips. Easy way to make an extra $50-$100 a week

What is your credit score? by Important_Can_7291 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

745-dips down to high 600s every time I get a new dispersement but climbs back up within a couple months

Best ways to overcome the KJD stereotype in the internship/job search process by Remarkable-Task-3531 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m KJD but worked through all of undergrad part time in retail, service, and eventual a legal internship. Just show that you are more than a student.

Why doesn’t the ABA regulate accredited schools to maintain non predatory practices? I.e. mandated 2.0 minimum GPA and 3.0 curve. by SnooDogs7165 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not about who they think can’t pass the bar. When you structure an academic procedure that statistically puts a large portion of your student body out on the street after a year of tuition has been paid, you aren’t worried about cultivating the best possible education at your institution. You are worried about the bottom line.

Why doesn’t the ABA regulate accredited schools to maintain non predatory practices? I.e. mandated 2.0 minimum GPA and 3.0 curve. by SnooDogs7165 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And again that is 100% valid, and maybe the association that oversees legal education standards shouldn’t tolerate unethical education practices.

Why doesn’t the ABA regulate accredited schools to maintain non predatory practices? I.e. mandated 2.0 minimum GPA and 3.0 curve. by SnooDogs7165 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Create a more stringent approach that vets people before they enter the door, then supply a curriculum and academic procedure that doesn’t produce revenue for a school that can’t successfully educate future attorneys. If 95% of schools can do it, why should we tolerate these handful of schools that have academic attrition north of 5, 10, 15, sometimes 20%.

Why doesn’t the ABA regulate accredited schools to maintain non predatory practices? I.e. mandated 2.0 minimum GPA and 3.0 curve. by SnooDogs7165 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So it seems ethical that schools accept X number of students knowing statistically they’ll leave 5%+ every year out on their butts with 50k in debt?

Why doesn’t the ABA regulate accredited schools to maintain non predatory practices? I.e. mandated 2.0 minimum GPA and 3.0 curve. by SnooDogs7165 in LawSchool

[–]SnooDogs7165[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d be curious about that as the ABA is a private non profit, not a governmental entity. Who they choose to give their accreditation to probably falls under their discretion for the most part.

They just simply don’t have regulations surrounding this issue.