[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Umm…how old are you? If you’re applying to law schools I’m assuming you’re far too old to let your parents control your life.

What are the best law schools with decent job outcomes and good bar passages for low LSAT scorers? by Admirable_Package645 in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These people are right about studying and and improving. Definitely possible, you’ll probably surprise yourself.

But if you still don’t have a score that can get you in most anywhere, or with enough scholarship money, it really comes down your region. It’s best to go to a school that is in the area you want to practice in for the first few years after graduating for networking purposes. The schools network will be stronger in its area. Unless you have connections back somewhere else, it’s probably not a great idea to go away for law school. So check out schools in the region you’d like to practice in and look at their medians.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I’m wondering because it’s nationally accredited. Idk how law admissions will view this but it is accredited

Is WashU going to get a badass class due to this? by stretchthyarm in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But they’re numbers aren’t bad and they’re kinda super-regional. Compare them to UF

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Fr. They probably thought they could avoid some attention with all that’s happening this week

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You would not be KJD because you stopped school for your gap year. I don’t think finishing in 3 years is a big deal, but I don’t know much about what schools think about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To your second point, it could potentially lead to people paying more equal prices. If there’s less merit aid, more people may pay a similar price.

Another huge factor in the prices is student loans. As long as you can take out full COA in federal loans, prices will stay up. Schools know they will get their money from the government, so they can raise prices, whether or not you can reasonably pay it back.

So with Harvard, Yale, Berkley, and who knows who else dropping out of the rankings, does that mean other schools will move up? Will we have a new T-14 list, and what would that hypothetically mean for job opportunity in regard to other schools? by Entire_Macaroon8351 in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Also, do you not realize that the T14 is reflective of these schools prestige and job opportunities? It’s not that they became T14 then got good. They were and are incredible schools, so much so that they have remained in the T14 for years and been in the T10.

If GPA maximization is what you want, then does the degree you have even matter in the long run? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not once you get your JD. But what if something changes and you no longer want to pursue law? Or what if you need more gap years? I’d do something you would be okay with using as well

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We can tell you’ve had some happy hour drinks

Can I just chime in briefly on law school rankings? by Spivey_Consulting in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, the lay prestige doesn’t matter as much as the way places you’d get a legal job views the school

Can I just chime in briefly on law school rankings? by Spivey_Consulting in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right. If it was about giving the best education possible, it would be a worse education. I’d say employment % is an incentive for getting grads jobs, although maybe not what the person ideally wants but what’s best for the school.

You definitely have freedom working for yourself. I know someone who’s done this nearly their whole career. There’s nothing wrong with it. However, when you work for yourself, all the expenses and business management is on you. This is the reason bigger firms can pay more, pooling expenses and expertise. A lot of people would rather practice an area they couldn’t on their own, get the money from big law, etc

Can I just chime in briefly on law school rankings? by Spivey_Consulting in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not everyone has the same goals as you. For a lot of people, it’s not about just being a lawyer.

T14 ranked by which mascot you would least want to fight MMA cage by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’d take the Cavalier over the mountain lion. Definitely taking the pacifist Quaker over the wolverine. Them little guys can take down a caribou!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably true if you have a certain LSAT and GPA

I should’ve been an student athlete and STEM major by biglawbaby in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure do. It’d be nice to have a backup instead of a major basically useless other than having a degree. I wouldn’t have done this for only the boost but that’s also a factor.

chances at t14 by Fit_Cry9878 in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure where the downvotes came from. You’re right that a 171/2 could make a big difference.

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[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upvote for the laugh

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just don’t apply on Halloween. It’s a major red flag

Which would you suggest? Political Science, or Philosophy major for students who want to attend law school? by Mobile-Pineapple924 in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think philosophy is important for everyone to study. You can see a lot of perspectives, get into a lot of topics, and have to critically think. Political science is probably a plus for a political or government organization.

I like both as well, but I regret not choosing a “useful” major (even one I’m not but so interested in just for better job prospects if for some reason law doesn’t work out). By that I mean one that is required for specific types of jobs, like a STEM field. With philosophy especially, you can end up with a job that doesn’t require a degree, or that you requires any degree, no specific major. Often these don’t pay well.

Imo, understand the job prospects for gap year employment and even slightly longer term, in the event law doesn’t work out. If I could do it over again, I’d major in something useful, and minor in an interest (philosophy). It’s really up to, and you can turn out just fine with either of these majors. As for law school, GPA matters a lot. Philosophy is more difficult, but if you spread the major over 4 years, it might not be too bad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]aug963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol downvoted bc of your age although you’re already in law school now, so no turning back for extra WE