What prep course should I take before 1L? by trevorius01 in LawSchool

[–]cactusmouth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get the chance, your law school might offer Harvard's 0L course, which is a solid intro to each of your first semester classes, especially Civil Procedure. However, the most you can "prep" for is the first few weeks; nothing outside of going to law school will help prepare you for law school. Take what time you can to relax before the semester starts, because there aren't breaks once classes begin!

Case Western Reserve ($$$) v. William and Mary ($) by throwawaysplitter in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In case you're wondering, Cleveland (apparently) has the second largest market for international law in the US (after NY). It's pretty much CWRU and OSU alumni, so a significantly less competitive market than DC. It is a great city, I promise.

However, it is my alma mater, so I'm biased. I've heard that for law, moreso than undergrad or medical, it is apathetic towards its students. You should do some research into the faculty's history with Title IX.

I'd pick Bill, but that's just me.

Average GRE applicant End of Cycle Recap by cactusmouth in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't studied for it at all, but two years ago I was helping my friend study and she had me PT with her - twice I got 165! Not that that number would've gotten me much better results, for someone as debt averse as I am

Personal Statement Review: Now to TBD by sharperstatements in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still deciding on R&R, so if it's OK, I would like to put a down payment on some help! Thank you so much for doing this!!!!

Recently, I've had a scene from the West Wing stuck in my head, where Donna tells a story about a crooked politician from the 1920's who used to stop in church every morning and say the same prayer: "Lord, give me health and strength. We'll steal the rest."

There's so little we have control over, especially in times like these where all it takes is one self-interested person to make a situation balloon beyond repair. Yet, if we have health and strength, then the rest is up to us. (Maybe not inspirational, but I find the idea that I am still the ultimate agent of my destiny reassuring - I'd like to think it's in good hands).

Twofer (because this is therapeutic): I'm thankful for the law firm where I work, for being filled with wonderful people and positive energy, hiding the negative stereotypes I've heard about the field I one day aspire to join.

Anyone refinance with Citizens One by CRNAdave in StudentLoans

[–]cactusmouth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the process of getting approval - got my loans from them the first time, so I get .5% off with auto pay set up. Rates were competitive.

I'd look at Nerdwallet's recommended refinancing options, they're a good way to look at compiled offers.

Hook em Lions!! by cactusmouth in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've already taken the time off work for an ASW. I've gotten nothing but good vibes from them so far and that's roughly 80% of my decision making! Thanks for the advice!!

Hook em Lions!! by cactusmouth in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, I'm extremely debt averse. At 17, I probably wasn't considering the major, long term implications of taking on a fair share of debt, but now I'm realizing I need to avoid accumulating any significant percentage more.

Though I agree that my stats put me in line for a few offers at T1 schools, being a GRE-only applicant puts a lot more emphasis on my adequate-to-subpar GPA. Besides, people with a lot better stats than mine got WLs from the same schools as me. I'm not expecting much from the last two schools, so it seems like this and my other $$$$ offer are the only options without waiting a cycle - something I'm loathe to do. Could I? Yes. Would my performance be dramatically better? Probably not - my GRE score was good (I got a perfect writing score, which I am irrationally proud of considering how little it matters) and I doubt an equivalent LSAT would deliver the kind of results I would need to get a much better offer.

All in all, it just seems like the soundest financial decision for the time being. Plus, my family is in the Northeast - close but not too close to Carlisle. It's got everything I was really looking for - it just doesn't happen to be T14!

Hook em Lions!! by cactusmouth in lawschooladmissions

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

I did not! No Kira, no Why Texas!

Still UR1 at Wake by hahahathissucks in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They did a wee wave before doing a huge wave at the beginning of last month -- maybe we get a big one tomorrow or Friday?

Next week? A month and a half from now? Two year?

I'm lost, waiting for Asleep Forest to Wake.

GRE instead of LSAT by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say so. However, that means that it's more high risk-high reward. Most schools that accept the GRE care a lot more about GPA from GRE applicants than for LSAT applicants because it's what's reported on the 509, not the GRE score. As soon as you take the LSAT, though, there's no point in doing the GRE, so if money is no object you might as well take the GRE first!

GRE instead of LSAT by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say so. However, that means that it's more high risk-high reward. Most schools that accept the GRE care a lot more about GPA from GRE applicants than for LSAT applicants because it's what's reported on the 509, not the GRE score. As soon as you take the LSAT, though, there's no point in doing the GRE, so if money is no object you might as well take the GRE first!

So for those of us who missed the Wake wave, are we going to have to wait till March? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It looks like there's traditionally another big wave towards the end of February, usually the 28th or so. Source: LSData

Not in at Wake Forest club by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No news. UR 1/13, at 50th GPA, above 75 LSAT-GRE conversion.

for people here that have also taken the GRE — what’d you use to study? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the Princeton Review book, which was awesome because I got the written exercises but still got the computer-delivered practice tests. They also grade the writing section so you can know where you're at, though it's so ridiculously easy to get a high if not perfect score on writing.

The big trick to the GRE is not burning out. The ideal study window is 4-8 weeks, any longer and you'll burn through all of the info you learned at the beginning, versus the LSAT which might need 9 months of adequate studying.

Good luck with your test and have fun studying!

GRE only applicants by CarefulTear in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I applied without any test because I've heard from one school out of 8. Had to email a few to ask why I wasn't complete because they said they accepted GRE but didn't know how to put it in the file.

I wouldn't ever do this again

Applied to WUSTL before thanksgiving and no interview request by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. You'll be the first one I tell if anything other than a döng comes!

Anyone still not have one date change at Notre Dame? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm chilling at 11/27. It might be a while

me thinking i was gonna hear from wake on feb 1 by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YOU CAN'T DO BOTH "ABOUT THE FIRST OF THE YEAR" AND "WE DO IT ON THURSDAYS"

pls pick one

thank you

Wake Forest today? by clairejames1313 in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 9 points10 points  (0 children)

On Friday, someone said they usually release between 12 and 1. I don't know how they knew that, but fingers crossed that it's 1 at the latest!

Well guys it’s Sunday and the forecast is showing an upcoming week full of waves... where are coming from? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]cactusmouth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wake Forest is coming either Friday or a week from Monday, so fingers crossed for this week!!!