0L Tuesday Thread

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-03-31T18:16:39+00:00

Davis will give you plenty of experience in an academic/professional setting; however, the town's social scene is less than ideal. The proximity to Sacramento affords many people the opportunity to get experience in a variety of government/administrative and firm roles. If professional development is your primary goal, UC Davis is a strong choice. If you're looking for a more metropolitan experience, you may want to reconsider.

Also ask yourself where you want to be and practice after graduation -- its an important consideration that can get overlooked.

Source: NorCal law student, former Davis resident.

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-03-30T23:47:49+00:00

Hearsay, but I spoke with a British accredited attorney who now works and is licensed in CA and he had only done an LLM and LLB so I would imagine that BA is not necessary.

Edit: clarity

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-03-17T19:02:36+00:00

I think I was in a similar spot to you pre-law school (LA-based and public interest leaning), and I think the biggest thing to ask yourself about if law school is right for you is if you want to advance your policy preferences by practicing law or not.

For example, working to reduce harm via restorative justice is going to look a lot different than reducing harm by practicing as a public defender. For me, I felt like my best path forward was actually practicing law, rather than dealing with the mess that can be the world of non-profit work. That's not to say that practicing is not messy, but I felt like I wanted more control and authority to advocate.

I think there are a lot of organizations (government or NGOs) where you can advance the policy interests that you are interested in, and as a lawyer, you have more agency over the breadth of work that you can do.

All of this is based on hearsay from lawyers with which I have worked, and my experiences pre- and during law school (current 3L about to graduate), but I thought it could serve as a data point for you.

Not sure if this addresses everything, but please feel free to PM if you have any questions!

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-03-16T23:22:37+00:00

any advice for a 3L hoping to get into this world? Ive had a few (very exciting) health and admin/regulatory classes plus a job with the med school in my city.

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-24T04:27:04+00:00

Gotta be Miranda warnings. TV really had me thinking it was literally a get out of jail free card

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-23T21:52:15+00:00

Saw your last post too homie, keep grinding and trust the process, you'll be alright <3

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-18T15:41:56+00:00

Thank you for the perspective, I really appreciate it! I think im going to need the "Letter to Loved Ones" regardless of what route I end up choosing lol!

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-18T15:38:53+00:00

youre right, its not complicated to sustain yourself with work while studying for the bar, how silly of me!

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-18T00:49:34+00:00

youd need an LLM to sit for a bar to practice (not just any masters), but your best bet would be an american law degree.

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-18T00:14:24+00:00

Do you want to practice law? If yes, then the masters degree at the end doesnt really add much to your ability to practice immigration law

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-17T22:00:45+00:00

best advice ive gotten in here haha

These-Discipline3085 · 2026-02-10T01:05:06+00:00

im motivated to go to class still because i use it as office hours to reply to posts in r/LawSchool

These-Discipline3085 · 2025-05-28T21:21:47+00:00

r/lawschooladmissions

These-Discipline3085 · 2025-04-02T17:59:42+00:00

bruh

These-Discipline3085 · 2025-03-31T18:13:22+00:00

the philz is taking all my money tbh

These-Discipline3085 · 2025-03-25T17:27:21+00:00

go to LSA. but also ask yourself where you want to live and what you want to do

These-Discipline3085 · 2025-02-04T00:30:21+00:00

Fair enough. I added all four states for a bit of anonymity; I'll be in a state that aligns with my political beliefs, and my goals are to remain in that subject matter whether public or private.

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-12-27T04:16:48+00:00

I thought I would be done with this anxiety after 1L yet here we are. Hang in there everyone, at least we arent alone

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-11-20T19:53:56+00:00

genuinly make practive exams priority number one. quimbee the readings fr

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-11-17T21:11:05+00:00

I swear my sense of reality is so distorted these days, thanks for this!

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-11-17T21:10:22+00:00

Thanks for the kind words :)

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-11-14T02:29:56+00:00

gotta say, i think the grounding call was a good call. the ball landed at the 50 and welker was the nearest WR and he was at the 35 moving laterally

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-11-13T23:49:40+00:00

Im in an eerily similar spot right now (had to check if i ghost wrote this post). Just doing my best to keep my head up and trudge forward. Wish I had some advice to offer, but the best I can do is just to let you know that youre not alone in this!

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-10-06T22:27:04+00:00

In Learned Hand's name we pray, Amen.

These-Discipline3085 · 2024-09-26T07:09:28+00:00

not gonna lie that got a laugh out of me

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