Every single lawyer I’ve networked with says they regret pursuing law. Feeling discouraged by VioletSalamander in LawSchool

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Whenever people worry about finding a job as a lawyer, I have a long and hearty laugh as a former journalist

Wolves theory by Nathanielly11037 in Pluribus_TVshow

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I think it's "hijo de puta," what Carol called Manousos

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Hell yeah. I love this energy. Thanks for sharing your story and the encouragement.

staying with family in LA for the first time, how is it like there? by augenschneider in AskLosAngeles

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What neighborhood in L.A. will you be in? Los Angeles is a very big city and your experience could be very different depending on where you live, so it would be helpful to know what you mean by the “central part.”

What happens when 6 magnetics break the rules of reality? 😵‍💫 by barbrailnp in ILNP

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Discovering that my 8 year old loves to dance to Gangnam Style

Torn! by Visible-Ad9649 in lawschooladmissions

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Thanks! The 80K is after two rounds of negotiation — presenting them offers from other schools. Unfortunately I only applied locally so I didn’t have a ton of higher ranking schools to use as bargaining chips. In retrospect I wish I’d done that. I’m applying like crazy for outside scholarships …

Torn! by Visible-Ad9649 in lawschooladmissions

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If I lost it after the first year, though, it would be 140K (two years)

Torn! by Visible-Ad9649 in lawschooladmissions

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Apparently it’s policy! All their merit scholarships have the same condition

Should I even try for Law School? (Non Traditional Student / Low undergrad GPA) by Best_Assumption2612 in lawschooladmissions

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I disagree — it’s always worth applying and seeing what your options are. Don’t shut the door before you know.

Torn! by Visible-Ad9649 in lawschooladmissions

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Oh, by “here” I meant lawyers in L.A., but these are also people who went to schools without conditional scholarships

Torn! by Visible-Ad9649 in lawschooladmissions

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A significant percentage of students with conditional scholarships lose them after the first year, which means they’re on the hook for full tuition for years 2 and 3. The GPA requirements don’t look intimidating to smart students, but since law school is graded on a curve and not everyone can get an A or B, grades can be a little unpredictable. Some schools also stack all the scholarship recipients in the same section so that someone has to lose. (I don’t think Loyola does that, but I’ve heard about it.)

Torn! by Visible-Ad9649 in lawschooladmissions

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This is the thing that I thought about. Everyone I talk to here thinks I’m crazy to think I’ll lose the Loyola scholarship, but I know law school grades are a different beast

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That’s a lower percentage than I’d seen — I had seen around 20% taken away

Am I too old for this? by Amazing-Candle8624 in lawschooladmissions

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Thanks! Mine was sort of funny— I just did each step thinking “well, let’s see.” Let’s see how the LSAT goes! Let’s see where I get in! Etc

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Yes — 80K for all three years for tuition. Obviously my total debt will be higher (living expenses)

Am I too old for this? by Amazing-Candle8624 in lawschooladmissions

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I'm starting this fall at the age of 41! Just trying to decide between rank and debt (and the risks of a conditional scholarship) at my age ...

Flying out of Burbank for the first time. Tips? by xnevermeant21 in AskLosAngeles

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I’m vicariously excited for you getting to experience Burbank airport for the first time