Teach for America and LS admissions Forum

[DetroitRed]

I'm a current TFA teacher applying to law school. (No, I didn't do TFA for the perceived soft value.) I know there have been a few threads tangentially on this subject, but I was curious what, if any, soft value TFA has in admissions.
This question is primarily for former CMs who've applied to law school, but I invite anyone with relevant observations to respond.

[GreenTee]

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[McAvoy]

I didn't do TFA for the perceived soft value.

Right, you did it for the kids' benefit.

[MistakenGenius]

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[McAvoy]

I didn't do TFA for the perceived soft value.

Right, you did it for the kids' benefit.

Go fuck yourself McAvoy. Your schtick is really getting old. I did TFA too before I ever decided to go to law school. Some people genuinely like helping others and aren't anti-social, aspie misanthropes.

Wasn't implying that wasn't the case but all right

[hillz]

Yep, schools look favorably upon TFA. You might wanna read this blog post, if you haven't already, before you write your PS (if you decide to write it about your time with TFA):http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/admissi ... essay.aspx

[Mack.Hambleton]

I didn't do TFA for the perceived soft value.

Right, you did it for the kids' benefit.

Go fuck yourself McAvoy. Your schtick is really getting old. I did TFA too before I ever decided to go to law school. Some people genuinely like helping others and aren't anti-social, aspie misanthropes.

lold

[nothingtosee]

It won't get you in anywhere above what your numbers are. If you're at a mylsn threshold where half the people get in, it might push you in. Or it might not. I think it's better than k-jd but it's not some supersoft.

[Mack.Hambleton]

It won't get you in anywhere above what your numbers are. If you're at a mylsn threshold where half the people get in, it might push you in. Or it might not. I think it's better than k-jd but it's not some supersoft.

also agree with this, shouldnt be in the category as veterans and other softs

[nothingtosee]

It won't get you in anywhere above what your numbers are. If you're at a mylsn threshold where half the people get in, it might push you in. Or it might not. I think it's better than k-jd but it's not some supersoft.

also agree with this, shouldnt be in the category as veterans and other softs

I also think veteran = strong soft is flame...at least at Harvard. 9 us vets out of 560 students.

I know that's just one anecdata point, but I would say undergrad prestige + not terrible work experience > vet.

/end derail

[Skool]

In terms of supply and demand, tfa kids are a dime a dozen since they make so many every year (kind of like lawyers generally) and tons of them apply to law school.

Like others have said, it doesnt make you a lock by any means. But it will probably make people slightly more disposed to let you in.

Honestly, law students and lawyers suck so much that even TFAers are a breath of fresh air.

Also I really love the naked insecurity that flows through this forum. Almost everyday I read something that warms my heart with passionate loathing .