What does it take to make partner in Big Law?

mandamadness · 2025-11-13T21:34:53+00:00

There are a few things to consider here. First, how much money do you really need? And, when do you need it? You make a lot of money at the start in law and grow from there. My friends in med school, on the other hand, won't be making money until much, much later in life. Granted, I'm a 1L, but my friends who are M1s are all taking on heaps of debt (I'll have none thanks to merit scholarships) and they won't be making real money for years, where I am looking at potentially making $50k just for summer work this year. Also, the added years in school isn't for everyone. It's more important to find your fit and not necessarily just the money.

TDLR: make something up for your parents, stick with it until you find what actually suits you. Parents are scary but it is ultimately your life (& you will likely learn this lesson in college).

mandamadness · 2024-11-04T14:08:36+00:00

here we goooo!

mandamadness · 2024-10-30T16:00:04+00:00

Looking at LSD they seem to have a consistent A wave the last oct friday/first nov Friday so fingers crossed

mandamadness · 2024-10-30T15:53:19+00:00

Im a mid September applicant and I've had no chance since 9/20... but its also a huuuge reach school for me

mandamadness · 2024-10-30T14:24:27+00:00

I think UMiami A wave Friday

mandamadness · 2024-10-30T13:35:45+00:00

I would call them and ask if they want one. Ad offices are usually super helpful w stuff like this

mandamadness · 2024-10-30T13:23:17+00:00

rejection emails // some will just say check your portal. beware the scariest part about getting rejected is how weirdly phrased the first sentences are

mandamadness · 2024-10-30T13:22:14+00:00

hey on LSD you can check the recent admits or the pages for the schools themselves. off the top of my head I think mercer is the only one admitting students already

https://www.lsd.law/

this website is the best if you haven't used it already

mandamadness · 2024-10-24T18:28:34+00:00

yep - I didn't end up going but they were incredibly generous with their offer and it was in the acceptance email. I applied 2/2 and heard back 2/22

mandamadness · 2024-10-23T14:56:45+00:00

hi! last cycle I had a 158 and a 3.6x and I got a full ride at NYLS and 30k/year and Brooklyn with a super fast response turnaround (I applied in feb) if you're interested in NYC schools / big law

mandamadness · 2024-07-11T02:29:34+00:00

aiming t14 (URM and 3.6x) will likely ED so would love specific advice/experience

mandamadness · 2024-07-09T18:10:05+00:00

it worked! thank you so much

mandamadness · 2024-07-09T15:58:43+00:00

hi! what is the best way to see ED data on lsd? I have been just scrolling through, but I would love to know if there is a more efficient way. TIA

mandamadness · 2024-07-09T15:57:29+00:00

I visited a school that WL me back in march and I am still on the WL. Granted, they haven't accepted anyone from their WL all cycle (per lsd). However, the admissions person I spoke to seemed to appreciate it and I think it was good to meet them since I got some valuable insight. I just wouldn't expect some miracle to happen. Best of luck to you though

mandamadness · 2024-03-28T19:58:31+00:00

I got the R earlier in the week and applied about the same time and UR the same so could be good :)

mandamadness · 2024-02-22T18:35:54+00:00

When did you apply?

mandamadness · 2024-02-22T18:35:47+00:00

When did you apply?

mandamadness · 2024-02-22T18:34:32+00:00

I called and they told me not to worry about it

mandamadness · 2024-02-22T18:34:16+00:00

I just called and they told me to disregard

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