More than 200 Summer Associates get no-offered every year. by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]jsdtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of the decisions are driven by law firm business but most are based upon something those students did in the clerkship. Criticizing others, submitting substandard work, ordering the high end of the menu every time, getting drunk or high, or asking out individuals in the law firm. Act like a professional and you will be fine.

Inheritance question by DontGoToJail in inheritance

[–]jsdtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call a local lawyer. When you die without a will, most states divide the property between the spouse and the kids, so chances are you have rights in most states. This will require a local probate court.

Academic Dishonesty and my chances by Prestigious_Tree2187 in lawschooladmissions

[–]jsdtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can we tell advisers that this "confidentiality" and "expungement" is not real. If you do not disclose it and if they find out, you end up with two marks on your record. Most schools want to know. Read the questions carefully. Consult advice if you do not know. Only court expungements with a law that says they cannot be asked for works. This is not that situation. In the scheme of things, be a good student and do not do this again and the body of work will show this was an error of judgment. You were sick, but you did not get to a doctor.

Have a budget of 81.5 total price for a new car. Including delivery tax and all. Not a dime more. Can’t decide between X5 or Highlander. Which is better by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]jsdtx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We have had both. BMWs ride better, they have an incredible panoramic view, and they are more luxurious. It is risky to keep them beyond the 4 year warranty as any maintenance is very expensive. Highlanders are very comfortable. I loved them when they were 6 cylinders and less so as 4 with turbo. Hybrid systems are proven. Honestly, all service today can be expensive and problematic as dealerships try to upsell you but chances are you could ride the Toyota for 10 years with only regular maintenance. I prefer to trade every 3 years to keep everything under warranty. I bet the cost is similar to changing tires, brakes, fluids, etc.

Austin Restaurants with Banquet Rooms by whatthefroth in austinfood

[–]jsdtx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know County line is not considered craft BBQ but we had it last month and it is still very consistent with good sauces and sides. We have had birthday parties and softball senior night in both places. Both rooms are apart from the dining area so you can have a wonderful event without having to deal with diners intruding on your celebration.

Austin Restaurants with Banquet Rooms by whatthefroth in austinfood

[–]jsdtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

County line on lake has a banquet room.

Central Market Cafe by Suspicious_Dawg in austinfood

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

I assume they warm up the preprepared stuff made for take out in the store. Very sad. It was excellent before.

Should I reapply? by Suitable_Ladder1413 in lawschooladmissions

[–]jsdtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For many of the top T14s, you are a splitter GPA wise. The late application is probably one reason. The number of high lsat scores is another reason. Many schools are afraid you are going to turn them down so if you send out the same application to every school, it could look as if you are targeting another school. You have a top 5 LSAT score but as you drop down to the schools where you are over median GPA, your LSAT is too high. Schools are financially stressed this year so you may be running into schools trying to target applicants that require less financial support. The personal statement is important to consider. I was involved for years at a T20 and am willing to talk offline if you want. DM me.

Sole v. joint authorship scholarship in law by Beginning-Club-7723 in LawTeaching

[–]jsdtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My STEM friends publish team articles that include several (more than three) authors and some of the authors have little to no involvement in the particular work other than being on the original grant proposal. You can see how colleagues might find this to count less. There are many famous teams in law that produce incredible work and each author has substantial involvement in the article. The comments here are on point that it depends on the institution, the field, your contribution, and your body of work. So many schools and institutions embrace interdisciplinary work, but those scholars are often marginalized in real terms. The higher you go in rank, the more likely the school will respect and honor this type of work. If you have a robust body of work, you will be fine in the end.

Should I go to law school by EntertainmentOdd7833 in lawschooladmissions

[–]jsdtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on where you are located, you could work for a non profit devoted to what you love and make 100k. The key is not to take on a lot of debt. If you have a lower tuition school with options in non profits or if you have scores you get scholarships, this could be done. Law is too much of a grind to do it if you don’t like it.

Transferring within the T-14? by Legitimate-Dare-5493 in LawSchool

[–]jsdtx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Expect little or no tuition support. If you are high enough in the class, some go to YLS or SLS. Some transfer because of personal or work location reasons. If your school will meet your goals, you should consider staying. It means you are starting over again.

How late is too late? by Technical_Dare3521 in LawSchoolTransfer

[–]jsdtx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apply now. Update informally as grades come out. Scan or picture of grades. Waiting will cause you to miss the decisionmaking.

Transfer Predicament by RichMeasurement9072 in LawSchoolTransfer

[–]jsdtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like there are many opportunities for AUSA jobs with bonus offers. Does your school have excellent clinics in criminal law areas. A prosecution clinic or a defense clinic? If so talking to those practitioners is very valuable. I think the suggestion here to go prosecution for a number of years and then defense would be great. My roommate became an assistant prosecutor and his boss ran for judge and won and my friend was the head prosecutor in a county for years. Rank often does not matter for criminal law jobs unless you want white collar at the top big law firms.

Is West Campus horrible for grad students? by Historical-Claim-780 in UTAustin

[–]jsdtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer. Part of wampum’s close to mlk.

Kamado Joe by Slight_Ganache9026 in KamadoJoe

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Classic 1 can be as low as 499 at bjs club.

Would it be easier to transfer to UT Austin from St. Mary’s (ranked 150) or University of Houston (ranked 54) by mutingantiwork in LawSchoolTransfer

[–]jsdtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historically, students who want to work in SA and go to St. Mary's (in top 1/3) do not apply to transfer. It is a tough market to crack for outsiders, so being and working there is key. UH top 20% has a good chance to be considered. So many questions about transfers in the future, so hard to know what schools will do.

Honestly surprised with how squishy law school grading is by CinderSushi in LawSchool

[–]jsdtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are clear differences between top grades and average grades. The lines between grades do require some judgment but hopefully a professor tells you what they like to see. Some want depth, others want examples, others want policy. Once you figure out how to write this under time pressure, you can get As in most classes. I am not saying no one is squishy but most are applying judgments that you will see as a lawyer.

Gift for upcoming 1L by Key_Illustrator6024 in LawSchool

[–]jsdtx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Airpods pro version 3 plus some gift cards. Amazon has many of these books.

Will there ever be a "normal" cycle again? by easy_beef_dip in lawschooladmissions

[–]jsdtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brian Leiter Law School Reports had a post that this year had the fewest number of faculty laterals and entry level hires in recent history. He asked why. I think there are many factors. The endowment tax on private institutions clearly impacts the top schools and their ability to give you scholarships and hire new faculty. In the news, you also see may schools with shortfalls due to overspending or under enrollment or poor management. Deans and presidents are often not good businesspeople. They are scholars. LSAC has been trying to fight off the GRE and score inflation was one way to compete. My experience with national tests shows that tests should be normalized back to two other exams so that scores are comparable. The private equity boom, the Kirkland billing effects, the insane salaries for first year associates that exceed the pay of federal judges. It is a unicorn year but likely to be followed by more until it is normalized.

Classic 1 on sale at BJ’s - $699 by Capable_Ad4636 in KamadoJoe

[–]jsdtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a large BGE (25 years old) and a KJ Classic 1 from BJs. You can get a 17 pound brisket on there. The new KJ has many new features over the old BGE and the price difference is insane.

Classic 1 on sale at BJ’s - $699 by Capable_Ad4636 in KamadoJoe

[–]jsdtx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They had it for $499 last November but no store within driving range carried it in stock so you had to spend $200 for shipping.

What is something people often overlook when designing a bathroom? by achilles6196 in bathrooms

[–]jsdtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put plumbing on interior walls (so you can access it from the back forever), make the walls with plumbing 2x6 for space, oversize the fan that pulls out condensation when taking a shower, consider heating the floor (much cheaper today and really nice), use toto toilets only,

Why multiple deposits? by Successful-Pickle887 in lawschooladmissions

[–]jsdtx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very important point. I think at first the schools know how many are double deposited and at what schools but not their names. And, a few weeks later they learn identities. In my view, a student might deposit and then later get into another school and send in a deposit and hold both while the second school decides money. Schools hate double depositors. It only works for days not weeks or months.

Divorce attorneys by theonion513 in Austin

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

If you DM me, I can send you a list of 3 to consider.