Re: Pt 50-60 September Crew. Enter Here 
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:41:41 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Are you allowed to eat while you're waiting? I'm going to be super hungry if I check in at 8.30, then the test doesn't start until 10.30, then 3 sections = what, 12.30 or so? I am a snacker. I guess I'll just have to eat a protein bar or something at home, then a banana en route, then another protein bar before I check in or something lol.
Hmm, I think it depends. I got there at like 12:15, and...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=127452
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:41:28 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":36fh03rq]Only one student accepted an offer. With that yield rate, they'd need to make 39 offers just to get 3 CLS students.
That would be awesome.
I was hoping that hiring decisions had been made before the dinner and that we'll get some news today, but it's looking like last night was another informal callback. Oops....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: BC OCI Results
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:41:24 in: Legal Employment
+ 1 on Wilmer Boston Ding....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127955
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: beachbum on: September 2, at 15:40:51 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Anyone else gonna ED to UVA? I'm like 99.984% sure I am...... god I'm terrible at committing....
I'm really, really thinking about it. It seems that with RD I'm destined for the waitlist... but with ED (at least based on the past few cycles), I stand a decent shot of getting in. But I dunno- that's a pretty huge commitment. Gonna sleep on it until I have all of my app stuff ready to go (just re...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Application Fee Waivers - Fall 2011 Applicants
by: eskimo on: September 2, at 15:40:19 in: Law School Admissions Forum
No, you can go to checkout and see then just Cancel. Payment options for the app fee will show up if you don't have a hidden waiver.
Oh this is so tempting.... (resisting the urge to do this for all t14 schools I didn't get a fee waiver from)
It doesn't take long at all. ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=122246
Re: U. of Florida 2010-2011 Applicants!!
by: tebow4president on: September 2, at 15:40:17 in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
applying to only fl and nc schools for tuition purposes. currently a sr at uf. stats are 3.16/164. UF is currently top choice followed by UNC at 2, and then the rest of the florida schools.
gl to everyone. hit me up if you have any Qs about gainesville in general....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=127383
Re: Application Fee Waivers - Fall 2011 Applicants
by: mpasi on: September 2, at 15:40:05 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I should ask Georgetown, even though I think that'll be an automatic ding for me. I've e-mailed a ton of schools today, though.
Any responses?
OU and USD, both merit-based. I haven't taken the LSAT yet, so I can't apply for them. I applied for the LSAC need-based waiver, and OU said they accept that, so we'll see....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=122246
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: Nightrunner on: September 2, at 15:38:37 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I've seen Eskimo -- AWESOME eyes.
Oh, and Knockglock:
...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Pt 50-60 September Crew. Enter Here
by: eit on: September 2, at 15:38:25 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Are you allowed to eat while you're waiting? I'm going to be super hungry if I check in at 8.30, then the test doesn't start until 10.30, then 3 sections = what, 12.30 or so? I am a snacker. I guess I'll just have to eat a protein bar or something at home, then a banana en route, then another protein bar before I check in or something lol....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=127452
Re: Application Fee Waivers - Fall 2011 Applicants
by: mpasi on: September 2, at 15:38:01 in: Law School Admissions Forum
And the only responses I've gotten have trended toward merit based waivers. Eh. I should have asked earlier. I think I'll wait and see what LSAC decides. If I don't get any, I'll go broke applying to schools....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=122246
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: Ildeuce on: September 2, at 15:36:47 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Anyone else gonna ED to UVA? I'm like 99.984% sure I am...... god I'm terrible at committing.......
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Woke up at 4 AM and wrote my Personal Statement
by: Tiva on: September 2, at 15:36:36 in: Law School Personal Statements
I love how everyone gets all up in arms because some Internet doucher is running his mouth. The dude's either a troll or an overly defensive dumbass. In any case, he seems very proud of his PS and completely unwilling to change it. So let him send it in. Done deal.
TITCR...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=128502
Re: Share 1L Gunner Stories
by: CordeliusX on: September 2, at 15:35:59 in: Forum for Law School Students
maybe this has been addressed BUT-
is there a name for kids quiet as hell in class but annoying line up to chat with professors EACH DAY once class ends?
Do profs like that?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=127984
Re: Any point in applying ED to UVA with sub 160 lsat?
by: 2011Law on: September 2, at 15:35:35 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I'd also say retake. If you can get a ~4.0 in any school, you should be able to at least break into the upper 160s with enough study....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128653
Re: Pt 50-60 September Crew. Enter Here
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:34:21 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
PT 50 RC has Riddled basins right? It could just be that you ran up into a real tough RC section. How many did you miss on that passage?
yeah...-3 on that section alone so i feel a teensy bit better actually
It's definitely a whole new ballgame when you take the test earlier in the morning. I've been taking them usually around 10-11a, but I may start taking it at 9:30 sharp since this is wh...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=127452
Re: Interview Blues
by: Aqualibrium on: September 2, at 15:34:08 in: Legal Employment
...still not at all the same to exploring lateral options. Not in a million years, and especially not ITE.
Yea, I think "lateraling" from nothing is a litttttle different.
Haha, there is always 3L OCI..... ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: Predict where poster above you is going to school!
by: jfb on: September 2, at 15:34:04 in: Law School Admissions Forum
GW
3.9 161 or Oct. retake goes pretty well and 3.9 170...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21577
Re: Application Fee Waivers - Fall 2011 Applicants
by: kazu on: September 2, at 15:33:26 in: Law School Admissions Forum
No, you can go to checkout and see then just Cancel. Payment options for the app fee will show up if you don't have a hidden waiver.
Oh this is so tempting.... (resisting the urge to do this for all t14 schools I didn't get a fee waiver from)...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=122246
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:33:03 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":39hmygls]Only one student accepted an offer. With that yield rate, they'd need to make 39 offers just to get 3 CLS students.
Ooh, gotcha now....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: Pt 50-60 September Crew. Enter Here
by: lastch2 on: September 2, at 15:32:47 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
PT 50 RC has Riddled basins right? It could just be that you ran up into a real tough RC section. How many did you miss on that passage?
yeah...-3 on that section alone so i feel a teensy bit better actually
It's definitely a whole new ballgame when you take the test earlier in the morning. I've been taking them usually around 10-11a, but I may start taking it at 9:30 sharp since this is wh...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=127452
Re: Davis Polk offers thread
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:32:44 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":1e89n9ly][quote="Anonymous User":1e89n9ly]Offer, CB interview wednesday of last week.
Congrats! Did you hear today?
Yep, one of the partners who interviewed me called and then emailed. I know of someone who interviewed the same day as I did and heard last week, so it definitely varies....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128448
Re: Any point in applying ED to UVA with sub 160 lsat?
by: electricfeel on: September 2, at 15:32:33 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Yes. If you want to waste the application fee $...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128653
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:32:10 in: Legal Employment
Only one student accepted an offer. With that yield rate, they'd need to make 39 offers just to get 3 CLS students....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:32:05 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":1726zngn]Anyone heard from Simpson yet?
I got a Simpson cb a few days ago; call from the interviewer at OCI....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127740
Re: October 2010 Test Prep
by: gdane5 on: September 2, at 15:32:00 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Just took Superprep C. 74 raw, 161 scaled. My best ever! I'm getting hot! Im getting hot! 158 to 159 to 161 over the last 3 days. Lets hope I can keep this up.
Thank you! Going over the test found that I continue to make careless mistakes. I need to fix this! I like the pattern that my scores are following though. At this rate, since Im planning on taking 24 PT's by Oct 7th, Ill end up with a 1...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=113348
Re: Application Fee Waivers - Fall 2011 Applicants
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:31:49 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I should ask Georgetown, even though I think that'll be an automatic ding for me. I've e-mailed a ton of schools today, though.
Any responses?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=122246
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: kazu on: September 2, at 15:31:43 in: Law School Admissions Forum
And the picwhoring begins.... ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Interview Blues
by: Blindmelon on: September 2, at 15:31:21 in: Legal Employment
...still not at all the same to exploring lateral options. Not in a million years, and especially not ITE.
Yea, I think "lateraling" from nothing is a litttttle different....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: beachbum on: September 2, at 15:30:48 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I'm always interested to see what you people look like!!!
I look awesome.
(Just kidding, that's from Glee.)
Some TLSers do know what I look like, actually.
Eskimo IRL pic:
god that's hot...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Any point in applying ED to UVA with sub 160 lsat?
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:30:41 in: Law School Admissions Forum
This, how much did you prepare and what kind of PT scores were you getting?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128653
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: kazu on: September 2, at 15:30:33 in: Law School Admissions Forum
You can run the firm. I'll be more of a symbolic figurehead and will be out of the office more than I'm actually in it.
What about meeee - what do I get to do??!?!
Would it be super stupid of me to submit my PR Duke application with one academic LOR and one extracurricular/campus involvement LOR (plus a Why Duke?) essay now?
I am going stir crazy and want to submit something and not wa...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:30:24 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":1ko60p3k][quote="Anonymous User":1ko60p3k][quote="Anonymous User":1ko60p3k][quote="Anonymous User":1ko60p3k]
Not a peep out of Schulte. Since they only take like 20 summers total from all schools and there were 30 or more CLS kids at the dinner last night, it's pretty safe to say that the offer rate for CLS kids is not going to be ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: Application Fee Waivers - Fall 2011 Applicants
by: mpasi on: September 2, at 15:30:20 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I should ask Georgetown, even though I think that'll be an automatic ding for me. I've e-mailed a ton of schools today, though....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=122246
Re: Californian Law Schools
by: lennonist on: September 2, at 15:30:12 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Does Loyola have that good employment prospects? Honestly, I am a foreign student so all I can really go by is the rankings and numbers that the schools give (which I am throwing a pinch of salt in with).
I also cant give any GPA numbers as a result - I am heading for a 2:1 degree in English Law LLB though ha, could maybe get a 1:1. I am sitting the LSAT in December. I was going to take it in ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:29:50 in: Legal Employment
Orrick "CB" via snail mail (it was very unusual).
I opened the letter thinking it was definitely a rejection....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127740
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:29:44 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I'm always interested to see what you people look like!!!
I look awesome.
(Just kidding, that's from Glee.)
Some TLSers do know what I look like, actually.
Eskimo IRL pic:
...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Interview Blues
by: NYAssociate on: September 2, at 15:29:31 in: Legal Employment
...still not at all the same to exploring lateral options. Not in a million years, and especially not ITE....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:28:42 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I think the wait for final grades 1st semester is probably the worst of them all.
Yeah... I think from now one it's just going to get worse and worse... after final grades there's OCI and trying to get hired.
It's a treadmill.
It's okay, i'm going to open my own firm and hire everyone from this thread .
Ooo oo. What's my job?
You can run the firm. I'll be more of a symbolic figureh...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: scruffs mcguff on: September 2, at 15:28:32 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I just imagine you look like your avatar.
Except maybe with a big, white, furry jacket and hood....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:28:05 in: Legal Employment
Anyone heard from Simpson yet?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127740
Re: October 2010 Test Prep
by: lastch2 on: September 2, at 15:27:58 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
did PT 50 yesterday, awful. -6 RC -2LR -1LG -3LR...168.
please, someone out there reading this tell me how to beat the morning fuzzies!!! this is really killing me!! and my stupid self just realized i'm signed up to take the test in eastern time, i'm in central time, which means to my brain it'll be like taking the test at 7:30am...i'm really freaking out about this morning thing!
edit: t...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=113348
Possible ethics violation?
by: sanetruth on: September 2, at 15:27:54 in: Law School Admissions Forum
So we all know the questions on all applications like "have you ever been convicted of a felony?" and "have you ever been removed or banned from a public organization", "have you ever been discharged from the military"...
but on one app, i saw "have you ever been fired or unwillingly terminated from a job due to lack of performance" (paraphrased, and i can'...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128656
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: eskimo on: September 2, at 15:27:50 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I'm always interested to see what you people look like!!!
I look awesome.
(Just kidding, that's from Glee.)
Some TLSers do know what I look like, actually....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Californian Law Schools
by: bk187 on: September 2, at 15:26:59 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Does Loyola have that good employment prospects? Honestly, I am a foreign student so all I can really go by is the rankings and numbers that the schools give (which I am throwing a pinch of salt in with).
I also cant give any GPA numbers as a result - I am heading for a 2:1 degree in English Law LLB though ha, could maybe get a 1:1. I am sitting the LSAT in December. I was going to take it in ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: BC OCI Results
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:26:37 in: Legal Employment
WilmerHale email ding (from the Boston office). Does anybody else that interviewed for NYC and Boston know if they're planning on reporting individually or if a ding from Boston also counts as a ding from NYC?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127955
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:26:31 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":28awzl9j][quote="Anonymous User":28awzl9j][quote="Anonymous User":28awzl9j][quote="Anonymous User":28awzl9j]Any updates on Schulte? Also, anybody heard from Jones Day yet? The JD wait for me is ~two weeks now.
Not a peep out of Schulte. Since they only take like 20 summers total from all schools and there were 30 or more CLS kids ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: Interview Blues
by: Aqualibrium on: September 2, at 15:26:28 in: Legal Employment
Uhhh... getting rejected by a firm for 1L summer and then accepted for 2L summer is totally different, given that the former is extremely hard. It's not at all similar to lateraling in later in one's career.
Though the point of networking is well taken, that's about all it has going for it.
Firms in the market I am located in tend to have pretty big 1L summer programs though....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: October 2010 Test Prep
by: lastch2 on: September 2, at 15:26:24 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Just took Superprep C. 74 raw, 161 scaled. My best ever! I'm getting hot! Im getting hot! 158 to 159 to 161 over the last 3 days. Lets hope I can keep this up.
Thank you! Going over the test found that I continue to make careless mistakes. I need to fix this! I like the pattern that my scores are following though. At this rate, since Im planning on taking 24 PT's by Oct 7th, Ill end up with a 1...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=113348
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: acrossthelake on: September 2, at 15:26:18 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I think the wait for final grades 1st semester is probably the worst of them all.
Yeah... I think from now one it's just going to get worse and worse... after final grades there's OCI and trying to get hired.
It's a treadmill.
It's okay, i'm going to open my own firm and hire everyone from this thread .
Ooo oo. What's my job?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: NYU 2010 EIW Callbacks Thread
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:26:12 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":23xspaau]Anyone heard from K&E (SF)?
I haven't heard of either K&E California offices making callbacks yet....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127643
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:26:08 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I think the wait for final grades 1st semester is probably the worst of them all.
Yeah... I think from now one it's just going to get worse and worse... after final grades there's OCI and trying to get hired.
It's okay, i'm going to open my own firm and hire everyone from this thread ....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:26:03 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":3k5fwemd][quote="Anonymous User":3k5fwemd][quote="Anonymous User":3k5fwemd][quote="Anonymous User":3k5fwemd]Any updates on Schulte? Also, anybody heard from Jones Day yet? The JD wait for me is ~two weeks now.
Not a peep out of Schulte. Since they only take like 20 summers total from all schools and there were 30 or more CLS kids ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: kazu on: September 2, at 15:25:26 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I think the wait for final grades 1st semester is probably the worst of them all.
Yeah... I think from now one it's just going to get worse and worse... after final grades there's OCI and trying to get hired. ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Californian Law Schools
by: lennonist on: September 2, at 15:24:07 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Does Loyola have that good employment prospects? Honestly, I am a foreign student so all I can really go by is the rankings and numbers that the schools give (which I am throwing a pinch of salt in with).
I also cant give any GPA numbers as a result - I am heading for a 2:1 degree in English Law LLB though ha, could maybe get a 1:1. I am sitting the LSAT in December. I was going to take it in ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: Interview Blues
by: NYAssociate on: September 2, at 15:23:38 in: Legal Employment
Uhhh... getting rejected by a firm for 1L summer and then accepted for 2L summer is totally different, given that the former is extremely hard. It's not at all similar to lateraling in later in one's career.
Though the point of networking is well taken, that's about all it has going for it....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:23:38 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":ywy05bk5][quote="Anonymous User":ywy05bk5][quote="Anonymous User":ywy05bk5]Any updates on Schulte? Also, anybody heard from Jones Day yet? The JD wait for me is ~two weeks now.
Not a peep out of Schulte. Since they only take like 20 summers total from all schools and there were 30 or more CLS kids at the dinner last night, it's pretty safe ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: help~~ pt.36, s.3. q.25
by: 2807 on: September 2, at 15:22:12 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Your problem is that this isn't really a standard formal logic question! The stimulus in is this one is a beast, but if you break it down slowly, you actually are rewarded with 4 pretty bad answer choices, and one answer choice which should have been similar to your prephrase.
I don't recommend diagramming this one since the conditional relationships are hard to decipher, and it's not even ne...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=128321
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:22:12 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":30chmgh4][quote="Anonymous User":30chmgh4]Any updates on Schulte? Also, anybody heard from Jones Day yet? The JD wait for me is ~two weeks now.
Not a peep out of Schulte. Since they only take like 20 summers total from all schools and there were 30 or more CLS kids at the dinner last night, it's pretty safe to say that the offer rate for CLS kids is ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:22:00 in: Legal Employment
Still nothing from Covington???? 3 of my friends and I interviewed last week and none of us have heard....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127740
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: kazu on: September 2, at 15:21:49 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I missed the picwhoring session? Nooooo!
I mean....shame on you all. Shame.
There might not have been one, I just thought I saw mention of one.
Don't worry everybody, there was no actual picwhoring, although I came *this* close..
I think the minute we start picwhoring we'll be moved straightaway to the Lounge....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: TLS LSAT Prep
by: katie96 on: September 2, at 15:20:38 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Great! Thanks guys....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=128652
Re: Any Boston offers?
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:19:49 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":1z9yhgpz][quote="Anonymous User":1z9yhgpz]Wilmer ding after CB...ouch.
As in, right after? Sorry, man.
No, a week and a half after....
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Re: Davis Polk offers thread
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:19:43 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":2tgjc3zj]Offer, CB interview wednesday of last week.
Congrats! Did you hear today?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128448
Re: Interview Blues
by: Aqualibrium on: September 2, at 15:19:16 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":19dkmp54]
Well if you really liked the place, you will be an advantage if you want to lateral in someday. I know it sucks to hear "look on the bright side" when you're disappointed, but...well...try.
This. I had the same thing happen to me last year. Interview, callback, great feedback and then rejection. Kept in touch with the firm and just accepted ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: Interview Blues
by: Blindmelon on: September 2, at 15:17:58 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":1rhaenqg]Well if you really liked the place, you will be an advantage if you want to lateral in someday. I know it sucks to hear "look on the bright side" when you're disappointed, but...well...try.
Shut the fuck up.
tyft...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: Predict where poster above you is going to school!
by: beachbum on: September 2, at 15:17:15 in: Law School Admissions Forum
t-14
Fail . Guess you don't know how this game works.
3.25 154
Stanford for Knock. Retake for legal eagle.
170/3.4...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21577
Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:16:32 in: Legal Employment
Has anyone heard from any Pacific Northwest firms in the Seattle/Portland area? (Perkins Coie, Davis Wright, etc.)...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127740
Re: transfer dillemma
by: shmantieantie on: September 2, at 15:16:20 in: Transfers
I also agree with the view that your transfer school will not regard your semester off as something detrimental to your acceptance, especially if you note you reason for doing so in your personal statement....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=128228
Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:15:59 in: Legal Employment
Cooley ding via snail mail....
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Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: dulcatis on: September 2, at 15:15:53 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Would it be super stupid of me to submit my PR Duke application with one academic LOR and one extracurricular/campus involvement LOR (plus a Why Duke?) essay now?
I am going stir crazy and want to submit something and not wait until October x______x...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:15:36 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":2k1jetdp][quote="Anonymous User":2k1jetdp]Any word from Gunderson Dettmer? I go to NYU, and I heard from them yesterday. They interviewed on Thursday here.
my friend got a cb a couple of days ago....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127740
Re: Should I wait to apply?
by: minnbills on: September 2, at 15:15:27 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Appreciate the advice.
LSAT's are valid for four years correct? Since I've already been studying for a while, I think I should go ahead and take it in October. And then retake in Feb if the score is unacceptable. I just think considering the heavy lifting I've already done, it will be worse if I wait til June.
The only real reason I have for wanting to graduate early is because I'm anxious to ge...
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Re: Michigan 2010 OCI Callbacks
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:15:14 in: Legal Employment
Mayer Brown NYC and Cadwalader NYC...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127740
Re: New Hampshire Job Fair
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:14:59 in: Legal Employment
GCG's CB's went out as well today...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128510
Re: Interview Blues
by: Zugzwang on: September 2, at 15:14:10 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":17y774l3]Well if you really liked the place, you will be an advantage if you want to lateral in someday. I know it sucks to hear "look on the bright side" when you're disappointed, but...well...try.
Shut the fuck up....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: Californian Law Schools
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:13:54 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I don't mean to change the direction of the thread but knockglock I've kinda hit a wall in my score and I'm wondering how to break through it... LR is still getting me... Suggestions?
Hmm, how many are you missing on LR and do most of your misses come from certain question types? and how is your timing, are you able to finish on time consistently?
One thing that helped me was to adjust my paci...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: CLS EIP Offers 2010
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:13:08 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":16ituonw]Any updates on Schulte? Also, anybody heard from Jones Day yet? The JD wait for me is ~two weeks now.
Not a peep out of Schulte. Since they only take like 20 summers total from all schools and there were 30 or more CLS kids at the dinner last night, it's pretty safe to say that the offer rate for CLS kids is not going to be super high. I'm expecting ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127343
Re: How bad will this possible honor code violation hurt me?
by: Quine on: September 2, at 15:12:21 in: Law School FAQ
Yeah he just dropped in the thread to post something irrelevant to the OP's situation, then to try and get in an E-fight by insulting someones reading level... Good Show! Thanks for posting the equivalence of :
Ignorance of the Law (thanks for the Latin that was helpful)(not) is an interesting topic to me and the prima facie interpretation is dubious. (in my mind)
U SMELL LIKE A SHIT HEAD BR...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=128310
Re: Woke up at 4 AM and wrote my Personal Statement
by: beachbum on: September 2, at 15:12:02 in: Law School Personal Statements
I love how everyone gets all up in arms because some Internet doucher is running his mouth. The dude's either a troll or an overly defensive dumbass. In any case, he seems very proud of his PS and completely unwilling to change it. So let him send it in. Done deal....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=128502
Re: Interview Blues
by: Blindmelon on: September 2, at 15:11:59 in: Legal Employment
Eh yea, I'm just being a little whiney because I got a slew of rejections today - from the CB and 3 OCI rejections. Yey....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=128563
Re: Californian Law Schools
by: MrAdams on: September 2, at 15:11:54 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Does Loyola have that good employment prospects? Honestly, I am a foreign student so all I can really go by is the rankings and numbers that the schools give (which I am throwing a pinch of salt in with).
I also cant give any GPA numbers as a result - I am heading for a 2:1 degree in English Law LLB though ha, could maybe get a 1:1. I am sitting the LSAT in December. I was going to take it in Oc...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: help~~ pt.36, s.3. q.25
by: Anaconda on: September 2, at 15:11:51 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Your problem is that this isn't really a standard formal logic question! The stimulus in is this one is a beast, but if you break it down slowly, you actually are rewarded with 4 pretty bad answer choices, and one answer choice which should have been similar to your prephrase.
I don't recommend diagramming this one since the conditional relationships are hard to decipher, and it's not even nec...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=128321
Re: Any point in applying ED to UVA with sub 160 lsat?
by: bk187 on: September 2, at 15:11:42 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Retake....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128653
Re: Please help me finalize my PS!! Thanks!
by: Cromartie on: September 2, at 15:11:39 in: Law School Personal Statements
I think it's generally well-written but will probably not help your application very much. Having said that, it probably won't hurt your application significantly either.
My main take-away after reading this was that you traveled to Europe, studied a bit in London, (supposedly) learned a bunch of stuff about other cultures/perspectives, and (supposedly) learned to cope with "new and frig...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=128651
Re: Californian Law Schools
by: florentine on: September 2, at 15:11:35 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I don't mean to change the direction of the thread but knockglock I've kinda hit a wall in my score and I'm wondering how to break through it... LR is still getting me... Suggestions?
Hmm, how many are you missing on LR and do most of your misses come from certain question types? and how is your timing, are you able to finish on time consistently?
One thing that helped me was to adjust my paci...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:11:21 in: Law School Admissions Forum
The key is to get into yale.. Then grades are no bother
If only it was so easy ....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: Any point in applying ED to UVA with sub 160 lsat?
by: gdane5 on: September 2, at 15:11:16 in: Law School Admissions Forum
You can go for it, but its highly unlikely that you'll get in. Highly unlikely.
Try to retake or shift your focus to another school. Not a bad one though....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128653
Re: Integrity and Misrepresentations of Schools
by: CanadianWolf on: September 2, at 15:10:56 in: Talk About Law School Visits, Open Houses, Admit Days
Were the stats for the same admissions cycle & were they both for matriculated students or was one for admitted students & the other for attending students ?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=128139
Re: Harvard Law School EIP 2010 Callback Thread
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:10:55 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":1nmyo1u0]Dude, my heart goes out to you. Do you have any pending? I'll pray for you (ok, I'm an atheist, but even so...).
Anyone else feel like going to HLS was the worst decision of their life? If we went to a lesser school, chances are we would've done better. Particularly the schools that offered us scholarships, etc. At least we would've done better in t...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=127544
Re: Formal Logic Questions
by: JesusChrist on: September 2, at 15:10:42 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
But where are they getting the double negative from? What part of that sentence indicates the double negative? No one will be admitted to Yale Law School unless he or she studies hard for the LSAT. No one studied for the hard for the LSAT unless he or she was a graduate from Tri-State University.
This gets you SH->~G because you negate the first part, the contrapositive makes it ~~G->~...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=128524
Re: Application Fee Waivers - Fall 2011 Applicants
by: kazu on: September 2, at 15:10:20 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Got a hidden Michigan waiver today!
Hemm! Did you send in your Michigan apps?? (I reallly, really should get started on my personal statement... Ugh!!)
Good luck!...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=122246
Re: Californian Law Schools
by: General Tso on: September 2, at 15:10:17 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Im literally applying to every law school in Cali
arent there like 50 of them?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: which of HYS is most splitter-friendly?
by: Kretzy on: September 2, at 15:10:11 in: Law School Admissions Forum
SLS took someone this year with a 3.22, so it's not out of the question, but it's highly doubtful.
With no major "softs" to speak of, Harvard seems your best shot (if only a marginal one). Take care on the application and maybe JR gives you a shot to impress him in the phone call, which could push you over the edge.
Honestly, with a 3.5+ and a 177+, I'd apply to all three if you have ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128644
Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: tkgrrett on: September 2, at 15:10:00 in: Law School Admissions Forum
The key is to get into yale.. Then grades are no bother...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=127189
Re: PT 21 LG #4 - #24
by: arean.ryan on: September 2, at 15:09:56 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Seems like the rule governing J is conditional and does not apply to H, am I correct?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=128655
Re: TLS LSAT Prep
by: gdane5 on: September 2, at 15:09:54 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
How reliable are the LSAT Prep articles on TLS? Not trying to be disrespectful to whoever wrote them--I'm just looking for a little extra help on Logical Reasoning and want to know if the TLS articles would benefit me.
They're very helpful. Use them. Although, in my opinion, they seem to require a basic knowledge of the concepts they're describing. So, I'd recommend using other prep books such...
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Re: Californian Law Schools
by: bk187 on: September 2, at 15:09:44 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Im literally applying to every law school in Cali I just know I want to practice there and be there. I plan on taking some time to go down there and visit as many as I can. I wont be caught up on a website or brochure. Wherever Im accepted with the most scholarship money and highest rank, thats where I will be!
Currently preparing for the October LSAT, once I have an official score I will have...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=128650
Re: 1Ls, what's your impression thus far?
by: Knockglock on: September 2, at 15:09:32 in: Forum for Law School Students
Things here are great. Everyone is interesting, the workload is reasonable (and 2Ls keep saying how much lighter it will get, at least until mid-November), and things are fairly laid back. 3 of my 4 professors are wonderful (each in their own different ways), and 1 is a bit too intense but very nice. Each of them treats us well though.
Take today in Contracts.
Prof: Kretzy, did the defendant ag...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=127950
Re: Interview Blues
by: Anonymous User on: September 2, at 15:09:24 in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User":3n3wyk18] [quote="Anonymous User":3n3wyk18]Since you at least got a callback, no one feels sorry for you.
Yea, I'd much rather get my hopes up, waste a whole day interviewing and a day prepping, then to not have to do all those things and end up in the exact same position. /sarcasm.
Right, because meeting with partners/networking/flying to another c...
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Re: Fall 2011 Applicants FAQ, Misc. Qs, & Chat Thread
by: bk187 on: September 2, at 15:08:56 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Haha, is it worse than the LSAT wait?
At least with the LSAT you have a 5 day or so period where you know it will be in there as opposed to a several month period with multiple responses on top of likely waitlists....
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