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Re: How old will you be when you enter law school? 
by: PunjabiLower on: November 7, at 06:23:43 in: Law School FAQ
lol@punjabilover, maybe the best reason to take a few years off is so you can take the obviously necessary time to study and improve your LSAT score. In the meantime, you might even grow up! you know what they say about LSAT predicting law school performance... if i were you, OCIs wouldnt even be a consideration at the moment.
I can't see myself devoting more than 3 months of intense studying f...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88037
Re: Tiger Tar Clubhouse
by: nygrrrl on: November 7, at 06:16:32 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
Awesome. I'm glad fake Ken was banned because I reported one of his posts. I never know when someone crosses the line or not or even where the line is.... which is why I don't report any of Veritas' posts.
Guys, come on and get your heads up. Don't throw away relationships and what we have here because a few people will come in here and give us shit. We didn't give up before. I'll be damned ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=90293
Re: Military Veterans FAQ
by: MURPH on: November 7, at 06:16:04 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Thanks for posting this....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94771
Re: bad trip anxiety right now
by: robespierre2012 on: November 7, at 06:15:54 in: Forum for Law School Students
did you take this with fellow law students? if so, your class/ls sounds pretty fun, minus the ocassional bad trip. you're head will clear up eventually, which in normal circumstances may not be such a big deal, however, in ls those precious days of recovery, can cause you to fall seriously far behind. good luck catching up and slaying those demons.
nope, not with fellow law students. haven...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94480
Re: bad trip anxiety right now
by: robespierre2012 on: November 7, at 06:15:00 in: Forum for Law School Students
Prove that you are not using DMT as a scapegoat. How were you doing before this incident?
Perhaps you were taken aback by the complexity of the mind? Or was it that you saw yourSelf beyond the body for the first time? Whatever it was, don't simply dismiss it as poppycock.
trust me pal. i was a stable, focused, happy law student prior to this. not everything was perfect but i was doing fine...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94480
Re: Harvard 2010!
by: sayan on: November 7, at 06:12:14 in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
Hum, I still haven't applied because I'm paranoid about my PS (I think it's somewhat generic). 4.08/176 with leadership softs... can someone put me in perspective?
I seriously have issues ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=85858
Re: Tiger Tar Clubhouse
by: bouakedojo on: November 7, at 06:12:01 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
Awesome. I'm glad fake Ken was banned because I reported one of his posts. I never know when someone crosses the line or not or even where the line is.... which is why I don't report any of Veritas' posts.
Guys, come on and get your heads up. Don't throw away relationships and what we have here because a few people will come in here and give us shit. We didn't give up before. I'll be damned i...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=90293
Re: How old will you be when you enter law school?
by: PunjabiLower on: November 7, at 06:11:33 in: Law School FAQ
"PL is not only immature because of his age, but FOR his age, clearly. I feel young, and I am pretty dead-average in terms of age."
Yep, I am immature for my age. Nice assumption. Most people my age are freshmen in college getting drunk and having unprotected sex with people at frat parties. They used their parents money blindly on stupid shit and spend extra years in college just to fu...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88037
Re: How old will you be when you enter law school?
by: tebow4president on: November 7, at 06:00:35 in: Law School FAQ
lol@punjabilover, maybe the best reason to take a few years off is so you can take the obviously necessary time to study and improve your LSAT score. In the meantime, you might even grow up! you know what they say about LSAT predicting law school performance... if i were you, OCIs wouldnt even be a consideration at the moment.
I can't see myself devoting more than 3 months of intense studying f...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88037
How Chicago should game USNWR
by: of Benito Cereno on: November 7, at 05:56:45 in: Choosing a Law School
Chicago has great rep scores and pretty damn good student numbers, but if they want to increase those numbers, yield, and selectivity they need only spend a few million dollars once. Chicago is a small class so if they want to raise their medians getting maybe two or three dozen kids who might otherwise go to columbia, nyu, harvard could make a huge difference. basically, i'm suggesting that for o...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95049
Re: How old will you be when you enter law school?
by: PunjabiLower on: November 7, at 05:55:58 in: Law School FAQ
lol@punjabilover, maybe the best reason to take a few years off is so you can take the obviously necessary time to study and improve your LSAT score. In the meantime, you might even grow up! you know what they say about LSAT predicting law school performance... if i were you, OCIs wouldnt even be a consideration at the moment.
I can't see myself devoting more than 3 months of intense studying f...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88037
Re: 28 days until the December 2009 LSAT
by: bouakedojo on: November 7, at 05:54:22 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
28 days...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=91812
Re: William and Mary vs Washington and Lee?
by: galahad85 on: November 7, at 05:50:34 in: Choosing a Law School
William and Mary is a better school with a better reputation. And I assume above poster is joking, but W&M is neither religiously affiliated nor particularly conservative.
Ehhh...
http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leit ... _rank.html
http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog ... ation.html
http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog ... judge.html
W&M jumping W&L by 2 spots in the ov...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95038
Re: HLS Lambda Letter
by: sayan on: November 7, at 05:49:18 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I received a letter from Josh Rubenstein. Same one?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94795
Re: LSAC LOR Service
by: nicdmx on: November 7, at 05:47:44 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I hear you!! I've posted about my LSAC LOR frustrations elsewhere, but basically it now looks like fax #2 (3rd submission of this letter!!) has been lost, as well. I got confirmation by phone today that the fax was indeed received yesterday, but was told there was no way to predict when they would process it.
Wow, I feel your pain. I am to the point where I would honestly consider getting ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94988
Re: LSAC LOR Service
by: nicdmx on: November 7, at 05:43:44 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Yeah thats right, its unacceptable for people to have sent LORs sitting in limbo for 10+ business days, the better part of 2 weeks.
Fax machine is not the published way to submit LORs. I did not know about the fax number until I looked on this forum, which in case you didn't know is not affiliated with LSAC.
Oh, by the way, I did have it faxed yesterday and its still not posted....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94988
Re: Elizabeth Lambert Goes Crazy in Women's Soccer Game
by: GodSpeed on: November 7, at 05:41:41 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
she's gotta be wild in bed....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=95015
Re: William and Mary vs Washington and Lee?
by: generals10 on: November 7, at 05:41:11 in: Choosing a Law School
William and Mary is a better school with a better reputation. And I assume above poster is joking, but W&M is neither religiously affiliated nor particularly conservative.
Ehhh...
http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leit ... _rank.html
http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog ... ation.html
http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog ... judge.html
W&M jumping W&L by 2 spots in the ov...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95038
Re: Why X Essay: am I even remotely on the right track?
by: Torvon on: November 7, at 05:36:35 in: Law School Admissions Forum
If you're borderline it would be stupid not to write it, but if you are in the clear as far as LSAT and GPA it doesn't matter. Also from the interviews that have been posted here on TLS it would seem that you could write the Why X essays in many different ways and still be effective. It also seems like to me that the style of writing means a lot more than the content itself....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95020
Re: Power Score vs. Kaplan course
by: MURPH on: November 7, at 05:18:27 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
My opinion is that Kaplan is only good for poor testtakers who need general test taking skills. Powerscore is good for everyone taking the LSAT....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=94588
Re: In at Duke!
by: hoopsguy6 on: November 7, at 04:47:38 in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
For the people in already at Duke, did you write a why duke essay?
I didn't. Duke doesn't YP as far as I know....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=84809
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: calkel on: November 7, at 04:45:50 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Smokeout 2009
what lsat?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: How old will you be when you enter law school?
by: tebow4president on: November 7, at 04:24:21 in: Law School FAQ
lol@punjabilover, maybe the best reason to take a few years off is so you can take the obviously necessary time to study and improve your LSAT score. In the meantime, you might even grow up! you know what they say about LSAT predicting law school performance... if i were you, OCIs wouldnt even be a consideration at the moment....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88037
Re: Double majoring and minoring question
by: notaznguy on: November 7, at 04:21:23 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Well I'm at UCLA for undergrad and from I hear, their Poli Sci and History departments are pretty top notch. But then again, I guess you guys are right...neither really have a shot at getting a career alone. I always just figured political science sounds such much better than a history degree. I mean at least Poli Sci you at least do something important like stats and numbers while History is just...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95026
Re: Penn
by: Hattori Hanzo on: November 7, at 04:19:48 in: Law School FAQ
I got both last week....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95048
Re: Confused as to what to put as GPA...
by: superflush on: November 7, at 04:02:57 in: Law School Admissions Forum
This may seem as a silly question, but on the "Common Information" form I'm confused as to what to put as my GPA. Before transferring to a four-year university I attended community college, and when the common information form asks for the GPA of the Bachelor's Degree Institution , should I put my cumulative GPA or only the GPA I got at the four year university? Thanks a lot!
If it a...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95047
Penn
by: TheWire on: November 7, at 04:01:07 in: Law School FAQ
Did anyone get anything in the mail from them? fee waiver or just broschures?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95048
Re: More Apps at Iowa? The myth of the hard cycle
by: Iuvo on: November 7, at 03:58:46 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I don't know if I'm wrong but even with 600% the number of applicants, the school can only hold and only wants to only hold so many people, so the number of lawyers that will be entering the market to compete with you in the future for jobs is exaggerated....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94886
Re: LSAT and ESL students - 2nd Round
by: dudester on: November 7, at 03:57:51 in: Under Represented Law Student Forum
There were just so many posts on the other thread. The discussion was going nowhere, so I've created a new thread on this topic. This is still an important issue for me because if I can't persuade at least some of you, then it wouldn't be worth writing an addendum for the LSAT score. And, I still firmly believe, from my first-hand experience, that ESL students' LSAT score might not accurately ref...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=95017
Re: What are some T14 schools you have NO interest in?
by: friedoreos on: November 7, at 03:49:50 in: Choosing a Law School
i have no desire to ever live or go to school in the northeast, which would take out most of them... all but stanford, berkley, uva, georgetown and duke. and i went to duke for undergrad so i wouldnt want to go there for law school. im pretty tired of it (lol yes i had the same geography limitations for undergrad)...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94986
Re: More Apps at Iowa? The myth of the hard cycle
by: superflush on: November 7, at 03:49:21 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I wonder if Iowa, or if most law schools, are aware of these possibilities when considering admitting super high numbers. This is usually where "yield protection" comes into play but I really wonder if this will be applicable this year because it seems from that email that they seem pretty proud and confident in the increase...maybe they might see it as their golden opportunity to bum...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94886
Re: Personal Statement, Third Draft! Please take a look!
by: mcgins on: November 7, at 03:43:15 in: Law School Personal Statements
PM'd you some edits. It's a good start, but you have some sharpening and editing left to do....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=94489
Re: How much can I improve/what book should I buy?
by: rw2264 on: November 7, at 03:40:10 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I'm great on the games, what I actually need to study more is the logical reasoning portion, the part with arguments and super-short passages (not the reading comprehension portion). Is powerscore the way to go for this too?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95046
Re: Elizabeth Lambert Goes Crazy in Women's Soccer Game
by: Iuvo on: November 7, at 03:36:49 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
I was a little turned on?
Me too. Is that wrong?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=95015
Re: How old will you be when you enter law school?
by: PunjabiLower on: November 7, at 03:31:47 in: Law School FAQ
While PunjabiLover might be able to "change himself" for his OCI's in three and a half years, one thing keeps me happy: the knowledge that his current immaturity will undoubtedly keep him out of any school I will attend.
How do you figure that if I have the numbers? I mean sure... I'm 5 years younger than most of you and am taking the LSAT and applying at the same time as ya'll. I'm ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88037
Re: Doom and gloom in legal profession an overreaction??
by: legends159 on: November 7, at 03:01:23 in: Law School FAQ
I guess you sorta get my post. it is a lot or material, but is not as hard. I know its on a curve and am willing to go above and beyond. I think it is do able.
It's not really that simple. I've had both 2L/3Ls and professors point out that grades aren't random, but I've observed that the process of getting there is somewhat unpredictable. It's just not really clear what "above and beyond&q...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=94937
Re: Power Score vs. Kaplan course
by: BrianGriffintheDog on: November 7, at 03:00:25 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
So basically, the consensus seem that if a person is a "newbie," kaplan is recommended to bring your score to a decent one (low-mid 160s). If a person is somewhat experienced and wish to score 170+, powerscore is better.
If I was to take kaplan course to bring myself up to 160s and then use powerscore to bring myself up to 170s, I'm just worried that the things I learned from kaplan m...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=94588
Confused as to what to put as GPA...
by: Stevematic on: November 7, at 02:56:20 in: Law School Admissions Forum
This may seem as a silly question, but on the "Common Information" form I'm confused as to what to put as my GPA. Before transferring to a four-year university I attended community college, and when the common information form asks for the GPA of the Bachelor's Degree Institution, should I put my cumulative GPA or only the GPA I got at the four year university? Thanks a lot!...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95047
Re: More Apps at Iowa? The myth of the hard cycle
by: adonai on: November 7, at 02:53:11 in: Law School Admissions Forum
[quote="Jones, Dow":2u7lrldz] How many apps can we assume Iowa has received so far? I'm guessing they got about 400-600 out of about a yearly average of 1600 apps/yr. What can really be said about a 200-300 app increase within the first couple months compared to last year??
a lot. the numbers don't matter because your not comparing them across schools. you're comparing iowa to iowa...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94886
Re: june 2008 lsat explained?
by: Dinosaur Hunter on: November 7, at 02:51:30 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
anyone know if there's anything out there explaining the answers to any of it?? I have the answer KEY, but need some explanations... I'm going over it and having trouble with a couple LRs and the fucking dino problem haha.
Assuming you mean June 09, just google "lsat dinosaur game," there's multiple explanations and videos....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=94906
Re: NYU 1L Taking Questions
by: IHaveDietMoxie on: November 7, at 02:49:01 in: Discuss Your Law School
Who in your opinion(s) are the best teachers, and why?
tyia...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=86290
Re: Doom and gloom in legal profession an overreaction??
by: rayiner on: November 7, at 02:41:06 in: Law School FAQ
The word on the street is that even our rising 2Ls did better than that.
Exactly how well did they do? Above median were fine? It can't be top 75%.
I literally don't have enough reliable data to say any more than what I did.
Heck, I don't even know what "offer" means in this circumstance......
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=94937
Re: What undergrad major are you?
by: shadowfrost000 on: November 7, at 02:40:53 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Remember that physics was once called natural philosophy. I, for one, am inclined to think that any major that doesn't really give you some advanced position or knowledge that is otherwise difficult to obtain makes your degree very much a piece of paper. Philosophy has historically branched out into science and economic theories, law and justice, religion and doctrines of thought, but that is just...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94005
Re: Doom and gloom in legal profession an overreaction??
by: rayiner on: November 7, at 02:39:47 in: Law School FAQ
I guess you sorta get my post. it is a lot or material, but is not as hard. I know its on a curve and am willing to go above and beyond. I think it is do able.
It's not really that simple. I've had both 2L/3Ls and professors point out that grades aren't random, but I've observed that the process of getting there is somewhat unpredictable. It's just not really clear what "above and beyond&q...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=94937
Re: My Prelaw Advisor says I have a good shot at HYS-- Do I??
by: TaipeiMort on: November 7, at 02:39:25 in: What are my chances?
Snap, bitches.
+1...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=95013
Re: My Prelaw Advisor says I have a good shot at HYS-- Do I??
by: TaipeiMort on: November 7, at 02:39:01 in: What are my chances?
BTW, thanks everyone for helping me organize my thoughts tonight. I'm going to churn out a new PS after this message.
To make a nerdy analogy and a rash (untrue?) generalization, many TLSers are like Spock from the recent Star Trek film. They hold significant logical and analytical abilities, are risk-averse, and enjoy methodically and cleanly approaching most aspects of career preparation. They ...
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Re: My Prelaw Advisor says I have a good shot at HYS-- Do I??
by: jsix on: November 7, at 02:38:34 in: What are my chances?
Snap, bitches....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=95013
Re: Harvard 2010!
by: catwoman on: November 7, at 02:37:26 in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
Those decision notifications will be made via email.
Wait so.. does that mean just an email instead of a JR2?
I was looking at that and wondering the same thing. Anyone know if they used different wording in previous years?
I don't think that precludes JR2 calls. Harvard probably means that most communications will happen via email rather than snail mail, but there's no reason why he can...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=85858
Re: Doom and gloom in legal profession an overreaction??
by: jsix on: November 7, at 02:35:19 in: Law School FAQ
The word on the street is that even our rising 2Ls did better than that.
Exactly how well did they do? Above median were fine? It can't be top 75%....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=94937
Re: What are considered "strong softs"?
by: shadowfrost000 on: November 7, at 02:32:41 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Being black or hispanic....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95024
Re: 3.35/166 Electrical Eng. from UCSB
by: erico on: November 7, at 02:30:41 in: What are my chances?
[quote="Unadilla Kayaker":3qkib3fe] Curious what you think my chances are.
White male with 2.5 yrs work experience in the hot field of Radio-frequency chip design.
Planning on IP/int'l/corp and would love to be accepted to
CAL
Northwestern
UVA
UCLA
USC
BC
BU
GWU
Fordham
UMinn
Thanks a lot!
All I can say is I've got a 166 and 3.29, been out of college and living abroad for three years...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=95035
Re: Columbia: Reach or Target?
by: Blazers4Life on: November 7, at 02:30:19 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Please re-read your old thread on the same topic.
In case you lost it, it is here: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=91039
The same speculation/advice applies.
You are WAY overthinking it. And YES, there are ways that you can get rejected ED NYU and accepted RD CLS. This is NOT 100% a Math/URM game. i.e. you write a personal statement about your cat. NYU ad-com guy hates cats and thinks you're weird, CLS ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94997
Re: Legacy situation...Will I be admitted?
by: SomethingCorprt on: November 7, at 02:30:16 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I'm not sure if the money thing will help you. Speaking from experience my great great uncle donated A LOT of money to a specific school (they have a foundation in his name at the school and are contracted to keep his memory alive at the school in his will) and the staff changes their tone when I drop his name but I have to earn my way in simple as that. I'm busting my ass to do well on the LSAT f...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95019
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: shadowfrost000 on: November 7, at 02:29:16 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I'm high right now, but I didn't smoke and only drank once the month before the LSAT. Need that REM sleep sucka....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: 29 days until the December 2009 LSAT
by: traehekat on: November 7, at 02:26:33 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
This thread needs more crazy shit not related to testing or the LSAT, so here you go. This is the best Halloween costume ever.
I feel bad for that kid.
Kiddin' me? That kid is the luckiest person ALIVE....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=91812
Re: What undergrad major are you?
by: Ragged on: November 7, at 02:25:14 in: Law School Admissions Forum
If you know anything about academic philosophy, you would know that the thing philosophers are worried about is their teaching. Philosophers philosophize-- that's what we do. And a previous poster is right, you may not have had much exposure to analytic philosophy. Reading philosophy and understanding the great philosophers of the past is NOT what we do. That's called the history of philosop...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94005
Re: Elizabeth Lambert Goes Crazy in Women's Soccer Game
by: Harryis44 on: November 7, at 02:24:55 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
Ref must have had an off day... ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=95015
Re: Which Resume Should I Use?
by: SomethingCorprt on: November 7, at 02:24:19 in: Law School Admissions Forum
I've always been told one page for resumes. If the school does interviews this is a good place to talk about your experiences....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94994
Re: Doom and gloom in legal profession an overreaction??
by: rayiner on: November 7, at 02:22:10 in: Law School FAQ
Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Detriot, Tampa, Houston, Flint (haha, just kidding: I'd rather live in Mogadishu), Jacksonville, et al.
Those places have been hit harder than NYC. Everyone panics about NYC job opps because that's where the recession started, and Latham did a very public, very early, and very large layoff of most of their NYC lawyers (Latham for the record is a CA firm)....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=94937
Re: intelligence
by: Corsair on: November 7, at 02:21:30 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
Skills or innate abilities are not intelligence. Calling a bat's echolocation (or a shark's electric sensing) "intelligence" is just ridiculous....
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Re: What is everyone's opinion of Baylor???
by: GodSpeed on: November 7, at 02:20:05 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
Go to the cheapest school in the state, IMO. Just make sure it's got a decent reputation. Then intern at the courthouse in the summers (which will be unpaid) and do your clinics/internships/externships there. That's really the key to getting a job there more than the slightly better or worse university.
Keep in mind, that means working at a courthouse in or near Waco unless you want to commute an...
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Re: What are considered "strong softs"?
by: SomethingCorprt on: November 7, at 02:19:39 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Someone tried to explain to me what strong "softs" and weak "softs" were. I forgot what they said because it seemed really stupid and unfounded. I'm still confused as to what they are or can be. This thread hasn't really made a set definition either. My search continues......
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95024
Re: Harvard 2010!
by: T14 on: November 7, at 02:18:50 in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
Those decision notifications will be made via email.
Wait so.. does that mean just an email instead of a JR2?
I was looking at that and wondering the same thing. Anyone know if they used different wording in previous years?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=85858
Re: Elizabeth Lambert Goes Crazy in Women's Soccer Game
by: Ragged on: November 7, at 02:18:43 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
The ref should have issued two yellows after the first two aggresive tackles. If you let players get away with shit like that, they WILL take advantage of it. Which is what happened here. The punishment should be suspension for 3 months or so. Taking her off the team sounds a bit extreme, but she needs to be made an example of. I assume, the ref crew should be reprimended as well. They have no exc...
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Re: Harvard 2010!
by: exeunt on: November 7, at 02:16:14 in: Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists
Those decision notifications will be made via email.
Wait so.. does that mean just an email instead of a JR2? ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=85858
Re: bad trip anxiety right now
by: Lord Jim-ish on: November 7, at 02:16:14 in: Forum for Law School Students
Jesus. Just buy some salvia from bouncing bear next time....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94480
Re: My Prelaw Advisor says I have a good shot at HYS-- Do I??
by: TaipeiMort on: November 7, at 02:16:02 in: What are my chances?
I don't need to defend myself, but will anyway.
Raised in California, began learning Chinese, a little management experience.
Served as an LDS prostleyting missionary in Taipei, Taiwan.
Asked by the President of the Taiwan Taipei Mission (a 180-member NPO) to work as financial secretary (managing the finances for the entire mission, planning and adjusting a $500k budget, etc.) for 9 mon...
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Re: How old will you be when you enter law school?
by: VoidSix on: November 7, at 02:14:26 in: Law School FAQ
While PunjabiLover might be able to "change himself" for his OCI's in three and a half years, one thing keeps me happy: the knowledge that his current immaturity will undoubtedly keep him out of any school I will attend....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88037
Re: Power Score vs. Kaplan course
by: SomethingCorprt on: November 7, at 02:14:09 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I have to say that I am in the position of the OP. I bought the PS LGB and I am enjoying the book (did I just say that) and I'm enrolled to take the Kaplan course. I hope that it'll help me do well on the test.
I have to disagree with the time you study and how it will effect your LSAT experience. I'm one of those people who just can't seem to fall sleep before 3 or 4 AM. I've never been a day p...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=94588
Re: College Football 2009-10 OFFICIAL THREAD
by: SamSeaborn2016 on: November 7, at 02:10:34 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
Okay, open question: I'm playing ESPN's college football fantasy, and I'm in the top 50 nationally with a couple weeks left. I've already had a good start to the week, but I'm having trouble with choosing a second running back. Which of the following do you like?
Toby Gerhart, Stanford
Pros:
gets a lot of redzone touches (13 scores this season and 8 in the last four games)
will get the ball a l...
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Re: Columbia: Reach or Target?
by: crackberry on: November 7, at 02:08:19 in: Law School Admissions Forum
Also talibkweli, stop predicting doom and gloom this cycle due solely to finance and consulting nerds who suddenly decide they want to be lawyers. I have plenty of friends who went to HYPS who worked at Goldman, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Bros, BCG, McKinsey, Bain, etc. who are fucking dumb as rocks and would never get 170+ on the LSAT. For whatever reason you think kids at those firms are total rocks...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94997
Re: cramming
by: Ragged on: November 7, at 02:05:53 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Yeah, I don't know why, but I think they are talking about ls. If you click on that guys profile he's attending ls and I think this is around the time that people begin freaking out about exams. However, I could be completely wrong.
How about that penguin guys posts, too much.
Yea you might be right about that. Or maybe one is talking about lsat and the other about ls, but I guess we'll neve...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95037
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: GoBroncos22! on: November 7, at 02:05:13 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Hahaha, this thread is so awesome. One key piece of advice-having a drink (or two or three or more) to cure the hangover in the morning will only lead to bad situations. That was my problem, I never wanted to deal with the hangover...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: What are some T14 schools you have NO interest in?
by: eskimo on: November 7, at 02:03:58 in: Choosing a Law School
Hmm... NO interest in:
Stanford/Berkeley - no interest in California, too far away from my family
Michigan - It's, well... in Michigan.
Duke - never had an interest in that one, for pretty much no reason at all.
Northwestern - too 'old', plus I will have no WE....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94986
Re: Elizabeth Lambert Goes Crazy in Women's Soccer Game
by: wolfpack-avvocato on: November 7, at 02:02:31 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
When you pull shit like that, especially repeatedly, there are more deep seated issues than just being a poor sport. She shouldn't be allowed to play competitively ever again....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=95015
Re: What are some T14 schools you have NO interest in?
by: eskimo on: November 7, at 02:01:07 in: Choosing a Law School
^ Chicago is a great city. You should visit.
Not interested:
UVA (location)
Duke (location)
Berkeley (location)
Northwestern (too old)
haha, what?
Just taking a stab at this one, but I think he means the student population is too old. I'm just guessing because that is the reason I'm not considering Northwestern. I want a younger student body, since I'll be straight out of undergrad....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94986
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: alamedaman on: November 7, at 02:00:55 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
lol, getting wasted and posting on TLS is pretty much the epitome of lsat nerdiness.
as to the actual question, I haven't smoked since I graduated in June and I haven't drank to excess since the night scores came out (lol). I'm not planning on getting fucked up to the point of drunk TLS posting until the night of the 5th (also 3 days after my bday), but I might have a beer or something on thanksgi...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: How much can I improve/what book should I buy?
by: SomethingCorprt on: November 7, at 01:58:37 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
The Powerscore Logic Games Bible has really helped me understand the questions and to a degree have fun with them. Can't say enough about that book. I know they have two other books but I haven't heard anything about them and I'm not sure if I should pick them up.
Don't waste your time with LSAT for Dummies. I have that book too and it just confused the hell outta me. Total FAIL with that book l...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95046
Re: Official Study group for December 2009 L.S.A.T..DO IT!
by: bkbkbk on: November 7, at 01:57:32 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Wow, it has been a while since I checked out this post. I read through the LR and LG bibles cover to cover and started taking tests and reviewing results in Sept. I am now on test 20 starting from the beginning and scoring:
LR's 0 to -5 mostly -3 to -5
RC ditto
LG -2 to -4
163-169
Cold test was 147
The problem is I can never complete a full LG section in the given time. Some games take me ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=83495
Re: cramming
by: ejjones on: November 7, at 01:55:37 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Yeah, I don't know why, but I think they are talking about ls. If you click on that guys profile he's attending ls and I think this is around the time that people begin freaking out about exams. However, I could be completely wrong.
How about that penguin guys posts, too much....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95037
Re: When to write an optional essay?
by: SomethingCorprt on: November 7, at 01:54:40 in: Law School Admissions Forum
[quote="voice of reason":3i3c14g6]If the application form invites an you to submit an "optional" essay, then failing to do so signals that you don't care enough about the school to write an essay. The only thing worse than that would be writing an essay that sucks.
I agree, if given an opportunity to have an edge why not take it? Let's say there's 10 applicants and 9 out of...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94889
Re: What is everyone's opinion of Baylor???
by: wolfpack-avvocato on: November 7, at 01:53:34 in: Lounge - Social Networking - Off Topic
Great School, Shithole town...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=95023
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: ejjones on: November 7, at 01:52:10 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
wow, awesome drunk/high posting....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: Ragged on: November 7, at 01:49:51 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I will be waiting to see how you do with great anticipation. Now, go get some sleep. It will all be ok, I promise.
LOL. you;re an asshole.
Nah, I hope you do well.
Goodnight dude.
Yep. Sweet dreams. Sweet, LSAT-filled, nervous, dreams....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: loyola or cooley
by: scooter629 on: November 7, at 01:49:12 in: Law School FAQ
Chicago or LA...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95043
Re: When to write an optional essay?
by: voice of reason on: November 7, at 01:48:36 in: Law School Admissions Forum
If the application form invites an you to submit an "optional" essay, then failing to do so signals that you don't care enough about the school to write an essay. The only thing worse than that would be writing an essay that sucks....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94889
Re: cramming
by: Ragged on: November 7, at 01:48:13 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
if ever there was a time to cram, I think this upcoming week will be the time do so.
okay bye
+1
I'll be cramming for the next four weeks.
retaking 174? RESPECT D00D!
I think they're talking about cramming for law school exams.
Then how come its in LSAT prep forum? But you might be right....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95037
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: laidoffjournalist on: November 7, at 01:47:48 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I will be waiting to see how you do with great anticipation. Now, go get some sleep. It will all be ok, I promise.
LOL. you;re an asshole.
Nah, I hope you do well.
Goodnight dude. ...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: Getting drunk and shit
by: Ragged on: November 7, at 01:46:34 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I will be waiting to see how you do with great anticipation. Now, go get some sleep. It will all be ok, I promise.
LOL. you;re an asshole.
Nah, I hope you do well....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95034
Re: loyola or cooley (great laugh)
by: Haven on: November 7, at 01:46:05 in: Law School FAQ
So somebody actually told me I shouldn't go to Loyola law school I should go to Cooley. He;s like Loyola is a risky move. I was flabbergasted like are you out of your mind!? What would you have said?
the mere fact that you took the time to post this and create a poll on this inine question leads me to believe you would be a perfect fit at cooley.
Typo made me LOL.
Which Loyola by the way?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95043
Re: How much can I improve/what book should I buy?
by: laidoffjournalist on: November 7, at 01:45:59 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Try Powerscofe; http://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-LSAT-L ... 097212960X and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098017 ... 5AEKS29R5V
Good luck!!...
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Re: cramming
by: ejjones on: November 7, at 01:45:14 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
if ever there was a time to cram, I think this upcoming week will be the time do so.
okay bye
+1
I'll be cramming for the next four weeks.
retaking 174? RESPECT D00D!
I think they're talking about cramming for law school exams....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=95037
Re: loyola or cooley (great laugh)
by: scooter629 on: November 7, at 01:43:22 in: Law School FAQ
yeah maybe my poll wasn't funny, but it just astounded me that someone would say go to Cooley over any T1 or T2 school. I'm not quite sure where it gets such a bad ranking and why people hate it so much, but for some reason it is so looked down upon...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95043
Re: William and Mary vs Washington and Lee?
by: ejjones on: November 7, at 01:42:36 in: Choosing a Law School
Price is an issue. Location....? I suppose, I don't know anything about their locations or Virginia. Im out of State, but I don't have a good instate value...money wise.
Well, why those two schools?
I would pick W&M pretty much hand down, unless maybe you got significant money from W&L. I just think I would be less misserable at W&L. W&L has a really small class sizes and the...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95038
How much can I improve/what book should I buy?
by: rw2264 on: November 7, at 01:41:19 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I started studying in July for the September LSAT, worked my way through the games section of my book (Nova's Master the LSAT, which I'm pretty happy with), took a hiatus for various reasons (obviously didn't take the September test) and have picked the book up again in the last week to study for the December LSAT which I'm registered for. I have taken two practice LSATS (from 10 More Actual, Offi...
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Re: loyola or cooley (great laugh)
by: Cupidity on: November 7, at 01:40:36 in: Law School FAQ
The guy has a point. Isn't Cooley ranked li ke, number 12 in the nation or something ?...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95043
Re: Power Score vs. Kaplan course
by: laidoffjournalist on: November 7, at 01:40:26 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Hello there,
So from what I've been hearing, the bibles published by power score are excellent tools to prepare for LSAT. Based on this notion, I figured the courses (full length) would be reflected upon this. As for kaplan, I've been hearing mixed responses regarding the materials/courses, but their retake is free as opposed to powerscore charging $900 something for retake.
Here's the problem:...
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Re: loyola or cooley (great laugh)
by: scooter629 on: November 7, at 01:38:33 in: Law School FAQ
and you are a troll. Its just a joke...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95043
Re: Power Score vs. Kaplan course
by: MURPH on: November 7, at 01:37:37 in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
I am a private tutor. Many of my students come to me after having taken a Kaplan class. The general concensus is that they suck. They say they do not use fake LSAT question in their class. That may be true. I have a copy of the Kaplan Master series book and there are no fake questions there. I also have a few other Kaplan books that are loaded with fake LSAT tests and questions. Most of what they...
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=94588
Re: loyola or cooley (great laugh)
by: GATORTIM on: November 7, at 01:37:04 in: Law School FAQ
So somebody actually told me I shouldn't go to Loyola law school I should go to Cooley. He;s like Loyola is a risky move. I was flabbergasted like are you out of your mind!? What would you have said?
the mere fact that you took the time to post this and create a poll on this assinine question leads me to believe you would be a perfect fit at cooley....
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=95043
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