Re: JUNE 2013 Study Group / Study Partner Thread 
by: itachiuchiha on: May 19, at 12:29:45 pm in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
how will I concentrate on the LSAT if my Pacers make it to the finals?
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Re: UC Davis vs Hastings vs UW
by: onionskin on: May 19, at 12:29:10 pm in: Choosing a Law School
The UC Hastings crim law clinic is pretty good, a lot of the participating offices let clinical students handle prelims, hearings and possibly some trials. And the UC Hastings lawyers for America program may be perfect for. http://www.uchastings.edu/academics/clinical-programs/lawyers-for-america/index.php No one is going to think UW is prestigious in nor cal It's things like this that I'd like t...
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Re: Class Rank After OCI
by: rad lulz on: May 19, at 12:27:31 pm in: Legal Employment
I missed out on getting a job at OCI and ended up with a job at a small firm. At my school, you generally needed to be in the top 20% to interview at OCI and top 10% for the top firms. My class rank is around 14%. Does it even matter for me anymore to try to work my ass off to get into the top 10%? Or does that not matter anymore? Even if I still want a job at a large or mid-size firm. I mean get...
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Re: S.S. Avoiding The Inevitable "No Offer"
by: rad lulz on: May 19, at 12:16:23 pm in: Legal Employment
Just finished first week of SA. How bad is it to screw up on an assignment for a practice area you definitely aren't going into and won't take any assignments for again? Working on a really interesting project but I'm finding it difficult. I don't think it matters where the assignment is from. The hiring committee usually asks for input from everyone you did work for. One bad review may not ruin ...
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Re: JUNE 2013 Study Group / Study Partner Thread
by: wtrcoins3 on: May 19, at 12:07:11 pm in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
What do you all consider to be "acceptable" levels of noise while studying? Obviously, it's good to practice for the test with some background distraction in order to prepare your patience. Regardless, when is noise too much for you? For example, I can work absolutely fine in a noisy library. It tends to become white noise after a while. However, certain isolated noises can thoroughly b...
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Re: Worried About Softs and School Rep.
by: Ling520 on: May 19, at 12:05:34 pm in: Law School Admissions Forum
I actually thought that was true until I applied to Law schools. At least with YSH, I was surprised to find that prestige of UG mattered very much, or at least a few experiences impressed me in that way. The interviewer from HLS suggested pretty strongly in her questioning that my state school weakened my application; she asked questions of the sort (I'm paraphrasing), "coming from x state s...
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Re: Harvard Waitlist 2013
by: tidymnstr on: May 19, at 12:04:44 pm in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
Michigan doesn't require a LSAC update, just a final transcript sent from the degree-granting institution. Probably true for most. However, it is advantageous if you can update and show steady or upward trending performance. ASAP!
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=207522
Re: JUNE 2013 Study Group / Study Partner Thread
by: the_pakalypse on: May 19, at 12:03:45 pm in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
21 days 23 hours!
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Re: OLD SCHOOL (must be 30 and over ITT)
by: 40andlegal on: May 19, at 12:03:45 pm in: Choosing a Law School
Are you as scared as I am that they will take one look at the resume, see a college degree awarded during the first W administration and toss it right into the garbage can? Age and experience are an asset, not a liability. You just need to translate that experience into a story that fits the jobs you're targeting. And stop worrying about your W administration diploma. I graduated undergrad when H...
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Re: USC 2016
by: rdmccart on: May 19, at 12:01:59 pm in: TLS Class of 2016 Forum
Just paid my second seat deposit. For anyone who went to law day, how was it? I was admitted off the wait list and missed it
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Re: S.S. Avoiding The Inevitable "No Offer"
by: RELIC on: May 19, at 12:01:24 pm in: Legal Employment
Just finished first week of SA. How bad is it to screw up on an assignment for a practice area you definitely aren't going into and won't take any assignments for again? Working on a really interesting project but I'm finding it difficult. I don't think it matters where the assignment is from. The hiring committee usually asks for input from everyone you did work for. One bad review may not ruin ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=209557
Re: JUNE 2013 Study Group / Study Partner Thread
by: Beercules on: May 19, at 12:01:13 pm in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Last bunch of PTs, from most recent to least recent:
38-176
37-166
36-172
35-174
34-173
Dafuq is with PT 37? Burnout?
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Re: JUNE 2013 Study Group / Study Partner Thread
by: patfeeney on: May 19, at 11:59:51 am in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
What do you all consider to be "acceptable" levels of noise while studying? Obviously, it's good to practice for the test with some background distraction in order to prepare your patience. Regardless, when is noise too much for you? For example, I can work absolutely fine in a noisy library. It tends to become white noise after a while. However, certain isolated noises can thoroughly br...
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Re: mens dress shoe advice
by: bk187 on: May 19, at 11:56:43 am in: Legal Employment
Okay the shoes posted in the OP were terrible. But paying 200-400 for fucking shoes is just stupid. No one is looking at your shoes. I have used 40-80 dress shoes for the last two summers and it worked out great. No one notices what the brand is as long as the style is right. Just don't buy really crappy shoes and no one will be able to tell the difference. LOL at posting Brooks Brothers shoes. W...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=209787
Re: Can you be a ceo or go into Wall Street with a Law Degree?
by: Ghost93 on: May 19, at 11:56:32 am in: Law School Admissions Forum
If you only want to make a lot of money, or become a CEO/banker, don't go to law school.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=209809
Waitlist Questions
by: DaRascal on: May 19, at 11:54:09 am in: Under Represented Law Student Forum
Does anyone know what the biggest factors are in getting off of waitlists for a URM applicant? Are we all just lumped together into a huge WL group with all non-URMs or are we evaluated against each other? Do LOCI's really make a difference or are numbers the biggest factor in who gets pulled? Also, I'm not really good at math but does being on more waitlists necessarily increase your chances of g...
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Grades Needed to Transfer from Top 14 to Harvard/Columbia?
by: Anonymous User on: May 19, at 11:47:39 am in: Transfers
Just wondering
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=209819
Re: Arizona c/o 2016
by: tow13 on: May 19, at 11:47:13 am in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
Withdrew today. Hopefully that opens some spots for others. Best of Luck all.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=199166
Re: PT -> FT transfer (with a twist)
by: keg411 on: May 19, at 11:44:47 am in: Transfers
Michigan takes transfers in the second year of PT programs.
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Re: mens dress shoe advice
by: portaprokoss on: May 19, at 11:44:25 am in: Legal Employment
Okay the shoes posted in the OP were terrible. But paying 200-400 for fucking shoes is just stupid. No one is looking at your shoes. I have used 40-80 dress shoes for the last two summers and it worked out great. No one notices what the brand is as long as the style is right. Just don't buy really crappy shoes and no one will be able to tell the difference. LOL at posting Brooks Brothers shoes. W...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=209787
Re: Can you be a ceo or go into Wall Street with a Law Degree?
by: NoodleyOne on: May 19, at 11:32:51 am in: Law School Admissions Forum
So would an MBA be an easier route to Wall Street/Ceo? Is this a serious question? I call troll (or dumbass). This could be true, but playing along is a little fun. Mitt Romney has an HLS JD in addition to his HBS MBA. I guess he got the law degree because he thought he wanted to enter politics someday. I can't imagine it helped him at Bain. Pat Robertson, the televangelist and adulterous media m...
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Re: PT55 LR2 Q25
by: Clearlynotstefan on: May 19, at 11:30:36 am in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Honestly, don't worry about the labels. If you got the credited response you're fine. There's about 12-14 flaws you'll see all the time, and being familiar with them is helpful, but this is just a generically flawed argument, his evidence isn't strong enough to justify his strong conclusion.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=209817
Re: Reach vs. middle vs. safety.
by: NoodleyOne on: May 19, at 11:28:47 am in: Choosing a Law School
You'd best focus on getting that GPA up and studying for the LSAT. Once you get that GPA as high as you can and get that 170+ score, you should be competitive at most T14s. I'd just blanket the entire T14 and a flagship schools in the states that you want to practice in. It'd be hard to imagine that you won't get some scholly money from some T14s with that GPA/LSAT combo. If you actually get a 17...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=209765
Re: PT55 LR2 Q25
by: Daily_Double on: May 19, at 11:25:29 am in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Flaws are always clear if you break down the argument into what it's doing, how it does that, and what's wrong with those two things. In this case, we have a claim, which the argument refutes. It denies this claim by establishing some nonsense about the presence of math in relation to the need of a math professor. What you can see here though, is that this claim, the one which the argument denies,...
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Re: Attrition at V5 (NY)
by: Fresh Prince on: May 19, at 11:20:05 am in: Legal Employment
I can see Cravath being harder than Sidley in that billing 2900 hours is worse than billing 2500 hours. But 2500 hours is still a lot and isn't really the lifestyle a burnt out Cravath associate is seeking. From my research, seems like there are plenty of firms content with you billing 2000 or just a little less. After billing 2900, that's definitely a lifestyle change. Of course, the over achieve...
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Re: S.S. Avoiding The Inevitable "No Offer"
by: piccolittle on: May 19, at 11:12:34 am in: Legal Employment
Going to read Curmudgeon's for a third time. Read it pre-law school, pre-1L SA. May as well read it now. I am about to read it. I read a few excerpts and I liked it. Just started this the other day. My first thought after reading the first chapter on writing was "why in the blue fuck was this not the first thing I was required to read in legal writing?" Yeah, I'm definitely having my mo...
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Re: Success of people targeting Florida BigLaw?
by: Anonymous User on: May 19, at 11:12:30 am in: Legal Employment
I'm currently in my first year at a Miami "big law" firm. TLS was a great resource before and during law school. In fact, I'm stil on here ocasionally! I'd be willing to answer some questions - if anyone's interested.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=195212
Re: S.S. Avoiding The Inevitable "No Offer"
by: homestyle28 on: May 19, at 11:07:25 am in: Legal Employment
IAFG wrote:
TTRansfer wrote:
Going to read Curmudgeon's for a third time. Read it pre-law school, pre-1L SA. May as well read it now.
I am about to read it. I read a few excerpts and I liked it.
Just started this the other day. My first thought after reading the first chapter on writing was "why in the blue fuck was this not the first thing I was required to read in legal writing?"
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Re: How to not get divorced? :)
by: plaintiff-appellee on: May 19, at 11:05:54 am in: Ask a Law Student / Graduate
That makes sense. Best of luck!
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=208826
Re: LR on PT 61 hard
by: Drewkapper on: May 19, at 11:01:59 am in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Pt 68 LR is pretty mean, but the curve is lenient.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=209789
Re: Attrition at V5 (NY)
by: itbdvorm on: May 19, at 10:58:57 am in: Legal Employment
[quote="Fresh Prince Other firms don't know if you're getting pushed out.[/quote] This is sadly true. People make the jump for one of a # of reasons (any/all of which may be the stated reason for the move), such as: "I want to do X, and I couldn't really do X at Old Firm, but New Firm is better at doing X" "Given the limited opportunities for partnership at Old Firm, I wanted t...
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Re: Hofstra Law Fellowships- worth it?
by: JamJams on: May 19, at 10:58:04 am in: Choosing a Law School
I agree! thank you
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Re: October 2013 LSAT Study Group
by: senioritis13 on: May 19, at 10:54:43 am in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Superdingle- the thing that really helped me for LG the first time I took it (and I'll be honest, this is the only section I actually have down) was printing off 10 LG sections from real practice tests, grabbing a coffee, and posting up somewhere and doing the sections one after another. I think I only got through 8 of them that day before burning out, but I did them all timed and treated it like ...
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Re: should I make an outline?
by: stillwater on: May 19, at 10:52:57 am in: Forum for Law School Students
I dont think the fact people may have prewritten answers to be the source of the problem. I dont think prewriting answers really helps. its just OP had nothing to fall back on or study with.
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Re: mens dress shoe advice
by: Jsa725 on: May 19, at 10:52:52 am in: Legal Employment
No one is looking at your shoes. This is not true. I know many attorneys and businessmen that can peg a person by looking at his shoes, suit, knot, and watch... Gotta know who you are dealing with :D Protip (from a successful trial attorney): don't wear an expensive watch during a jury trial... You don't want the jury thinking you are some rich attorney, you want them on your side, a man of the p...
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Re: JUNE 2013 Study Group / Study Partner Thread
by: Daily_Double on: May 19, at 10:47:56 am in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Good question. I'll probably do it outside the test center, if I can bring in extra materials, doubtful, then I'll do them inside of the test center.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=198695
Re: The George Washington University Law Class of 2016
by: TheNextAmendment on: May 19, at 10:39:52 am in: TLS Class of 2016 Forum
Finally committed to GW. See you all this fall!
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=203267
Re: Columbia Class of 2016
by: beepboopbeep on: May 19, at 10:35:42 am in: TLS Class of 2016 Forum
Hey! So, I was looking through the admitted students handbook this morning, and I realized that I forgot to fill out the loan request paperwork. I have a grant that I got on the 26th of April, but it looks like the Stafford Paperwork was due the 15th of May? Am I boned now? Edited to add that I'm going call them when the office opens on Monday, I just can't today because its Sunday. I think you'l...
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Re: Would you be a surrogate to help pay off loans?
by: tigyrgrl on: May 19, at 10:33:09 am in: Financial Aid
Totally different perspective here: The spouse and I have interviewed women to be surrogates. I have to say, it was awful. We didn't have crazy expectations, but the women who the service put us in contact with were way over the top. The cost of hiring one is huge, but if we could have found one that we didn't think would try to sue for custody (the state we live in has a precedent for this happen...
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Re: Still a 2L. Let's get it, summer.
by: spleenworship on: May 19, at 10:29:49 am in: Forum for Law School Students
Bildungsroman wrote:
Just one more week.
You can do it bro!
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Re: mens dress shoe advice
by: nonprofit-prophet on: May 19, at 10:28:46 am in: Legal Employment
Okay the shoes posted in the OP were terrible. But paying 200-400 for fucking shoes is just stupid. No one is looking at your shoes. I have used 40-80 dress shoes for the last two summers and it worked out great. No one notices what the brand is as long as the style is right. Just don't buy really crappy shoes and no one will be able to tell the difference. LOL at posting Brooks Brothers shoes. W...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=209787
Re: How to not get divorced? :)
by: ryoung81 on: May 19, at 10:26:00 am in: Ask a Law Student / Graduate
My situation is a little unique in that many of the people who do the work I do are attorneys, it is a JD advantaged field. So it is very possible I stay doing what I am doing now after graduation. It pays more than most graduates will make except for top tier big laws gigs. I just can't really justify the opportunity cost of taking the time off. I have a pretty good network with the boutique firm...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=208826
Re: W's on transcript?
by: cerealdan on: May 19, at 10:23:16 am in: What are my chances?
Dr. Dre wrote:
cerealdan wrote:
I had 6 W's and I'm at H.
What were your numbers
3.75/177 (retake from 168).
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Re: Target Law Schools
by: Clearlynotstefan on: May 19, at 10:22:54 am in: Choosing a Law School
Does your school give a+?
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=209806
Re: Can you be a ceo or go into Wall Street with a Law Degree?
by: Clearlynotstefan on: May 19, at 10:18:54 am in: Law School Admissions Forum
KingFish wrote:
The CEO of Goldman went to Harvard Law School.
That's like being the captain of the titanic.
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Re: JUNE 2013 Study Group / Study Partner Thread
by: wtrcoins3 on: May 19, at 10:12:36 am in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
How do you guys warmup prior to completing a practice test? or do you just dive right in? I'll redo the first game, first ten LR questions, and reread the first passage in RC of the PT I completed most recently. Though when I do back-backs, I just dive in. +1 Sometimes I skip the RC passage, but the first 10 LR thing is super important. You guys planning on getting to the test center a bit early ...
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Re: Texas Tech Dean of Admissions Taking Questions
by: MikeSpivey on: May 19, at 10:00:13 am in: Law School Admissions Forum
[quote="SPerez"]Fallen to the 3rd page?! This cannot be! (Damn you, Spivey! ) I promised myself when I created this thread that I would never shamelessly bump the thread, and luckily I've never had to (16 months, not too shabby). Alas, the time has come...
Bump.
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Re: How to not get divorced? :)
by: plaintiff-appellee on: May 19, at 9:57:54 am in: Ask a Law Student / Graduate
I entered law school at 30 with three children and just graduated. My advice is to set up weekly date nights when your time belongs only to your wife. The hardest thing for her may be the uncertainty of your schedule, i.e. not knowing when you will be home. Also, make sure the work you are doing in your first year is geared towards the final exams. Anything else is a waste of time. Good grades ope...
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Re: 2 questions about admissions
by: itachiuchiha on: May 19, at 9:56:08 am in: Law School Admissions Forum
AntipodeanPhil wrote:
itachiuchiha wrote:
what does it mean to blanket the t14?
You make a quilt with all the t14 logos/crests. Like this, but for all 14 schools:
Then you send a photo to the admissions committees. It's a way of showing how much you care.
ohhhh, so does that help you get admitted?
lol
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Re: Can you be a ceo or go into Wall Street with a Law Degree?
by: itachiuchiha on: May 19, at 9:53:49 am in: Law School Admissions Forum
most people cant even be lawyers with law degrees
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