Incoming 1L Dilemma Forum

[fdr123]

I just recieved my 1L class section (4). My torts class meets monday and weds night but I work those days and cant switch days. Section (2) does not have any night classes. How would I go about switching sections and going into section (2)??

[HyeMart]

...tell this to administration

[CanadianWolf]

Which law school ? Are you a full-time or part-time law student ?

[fundamentallybroken]

Tell this to the administration - they might be willing to switch you. Although, I would check with your school's work policy for 1L's before you try to use work as an excuse. Some schools strictly forbid working as a 1L.

[fdr123]

im full time. has anyone ever switched out of their section into another?

[fundamentallybroken]

im full time. has anyone ever switched out of their section into another?

I've heard stories that at some schools it is possible to lobby for different sections if the reason is solid enough - child care, for instance.

[northwood]

im full time. has anyone ever switched out of their section into another?

If you are full time- then talk to admissions to see if you can work. The ABA only allows for 20 hours of work a week, but some schools frown on that for 1L.

[fdr123]

what do you guys think would be a legitimate excuse?

[BackToTheOldHouse]

Whatever you do, don't talk to the people in charge of this (administration).

p.s. I hope you get my sarcasm.

Also, the best excuse is the actual one - truth is always the right answer, especially when it should not hurt you.

edited: you are breaking ABA rules. You should stop breaking those rules.

[justhockey31]

I thought you weren't allowed to work at all your 1st semester if you are full time?

[northwood]

what do you guys think would be a legitimate excuse?

Tell the truth. If you need to work, and the school has a PT program- maybe PT is a better option for you. If you lie to them- then you will have no credibility in the future, and will risk a whole lot more. Telling the truth is always the best idea, and explaining yourself is also a great idea. Worst they can say is no, and if you dont like it- you still dont have to matriculate.

[fundamentallybroken]

I thought you weren't allowed to work at all your 1st semester if you are full time?

Depends on the school. For accreditation, the ABA sets a limit of 20 hrs/week (I believe for any year), but strongly discourages 1L work. However, some schools will look the other way on 1L work, as long as it doesn't interfere with studies.