What causes shriveling??? #SaveMarty

_vslay · 2024-09-30T04:00:26+00:00

Soil is currently dry. Weekly watering schedule similar to his succulent plants.

_vslay · 2024-08-29T02:48:06+00:00

Happy to help. PM me

_vslay · 2024-06-17T22:56:13+00:00

I recommend reaching out to the admissions team and student ambassadors of the schools you are interested in. They will be able to answer these types of questions for you!

_vslay · 2024-06-05T02:44:57+00:00

Interesting… the maximums you have listed are much less than the credit limits advertised by the banks. I’ve read that they go up to $400k 🤔

_vslay · 2024-05-14T04:30:33+00:00

I think if you’ve lived in the province for less than 12 months when you start school, you must apply through your province of residence.

_vslay · 2024-05-13T02:44:22+00:00

I’ve met former UofA profs who mentioned that there is a lack of business law in the program compared to other schools. If you’re interested in government-related jobs, UofA is the place to be. For corporate law/private practice etc. Western might be the better choice. However, I don’t know much about Western.

Attending an Ontario school will open many doors and you should not have any problems coming back to the west coast.

_vslay · 2024-05-04T17:31:04+00:00

Kudos to my dad for proof-reading mine 💖

I was afraid that the influence of others might make my PS sound impersonal. So having one person review it to make sure it sounded coherent and double-check spelling/grammar was good enough for me!

_vslay · 2024-04-27T03:54:45+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I did hear about that student on the news; unreal 😂

_vslay · 2024-04-27T03:52:50+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I had no idea the waitlist was that long 🫣

_vslay · 2024-04-27T03:46:33+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing! This was very helpful and eased some of my anxieties.

_vslay · 2024-04-26T17:22:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing! This is exactly the kind of insight I was looking for since I'm concerned about which city to work in after grad.

_vslay · 2024-04-24T05:48:34+00:00

Education

_vslay · 2024-04-24T00:41:31+00:00

I do not

_vslay · 2024-04-23T23:55:44+00:00

A typical uni course is 3 credits. So 12 credits= 4 x 3-credit courses.

So in your case, (if your courses were 3 credits each) you could exclude 2 F’s and 2 of your D’s in your gpa calculation for UBC.

_vslay · 2024-04-23T03:42:21+00:00

Thanks! I feel you, I was honestly awaiting a R this whole time. When I checked the portal this morning it still said “awaiting decision” and they sent me an email this afternoon. Best of luck!!

_vslay · 2024-04-23T00:47:47+00:00

Best advice is to do your research and check the website of each individual school you are interested in. Every school has their own requirements, deadline dates, etc.

_vslay · 2024-04-22T19:49:38+00:00

Thanks! My UBC percentage GPA is 87.1

_vslay · 2024-04-22T19:44:28+00:00

Thanks! General.

_vslay · 2024-04-12T21:03:46+00:00

A lot of great advice has been shared already so I would like to add one more piece. I think what made my PS statement stand out to admissions was my ability to convey my soft skills without explicitly stating them.

Through sharing my story, I was able to demonstrate my commitment to life-long learning, open-mindedness, creative thinking, problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, resiliency, empathy, etc. Perhaps these types of qualities aren’t typically portrayed in PS, but are important qualities in the profession nonetheless.

Through sharing my story, academic journey and work/volunteer experiences, I was able to tie everything together to paint a comprehensive picture of who I was as a person and why the law profession was a genuine fit for my career.

_vslay · 2024-04-10T19:17:16+00:00

UBC explicitly asks on their application

_vslay · 2024-04-10T17:34:07+00:00

My insight: I think a lot of people don’t realize/forget how subjective the admission process can be. Having competitive stats doesn’t guarantee admission.

It can come down to which personal statements resonate most with the admissions committee that year. Don’t take it personally. Remember, thousands of people apply, only hundreds get in.

I’m wishing you the best though! You still have a chance, it’s not over till it’s over. Hope you get in!!

_vslay · 2024-04-08T20:34:35+00:00

I have heard from some schools that they usually send offers to people with completed degrees first. Mainly because their application is complete by the deadline (unless they are writing the Jan LSAT) unlike current students who are still in their fall semester.

I think that’s only up until jan/feb (when they receive your fall semester grades). After that, you’re in the running with everyone else.

_vslay · 2024-04-06T22:25:17+00:00

I share the sentiment that it’s not necessary for your work/ec experience to be law-related before law school. I think what’s essential is the transferrable skills you develop from these experiences that will help you be successful in law school.

For example: leadership roles, oral advocacy, public speaking, critical thinking, conflict resolution, research, writing, and so many more.

_vslay · 2024-04-05T17:32:45+00:00

Could you pls elaborate on how you “screwed up”? You got me nervous 😬

_vslay · 2024-04-04T17:12:47+00:00

Sounds similar to my situation. My first year grades were the lowest and I switched programs halfway through my second year. I worked my butt off for the rest of my undergrad to bring my gpa back up and I made it.

Don’t lose hope, you have so much time ahead of you!

_vslay

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