Class of 2017* or Wait a Year? 7 Acceptances Forum
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Class of 2017* or Wait a Year? 7 Acceptances
LSAT: 157 (once) GPA: 3.77
Admitted:
U of Iowa: $10k scholarship/$23k tuition
U of Nebraska: full ride
U of Colorado-Boulder: $12k scholarship/$36k tuition
Michigan St: $28k scholarship/$37k tuition
Drake: $30k scholarship/$34k tuition
Creighton: full ride
DePaul: $30k scholarship/$45k tuition
Waitlisted:
U of Minnesota
U of Illinois
TBA:
U of Wisconsin-Madison
U of Michigan
Here's my dilemma. I scored lower than I'd like on the LSAT. I thought about re-taking it but didn't have the time with my schedule to put in the proper dedication to really improve my score. I have always been set on entering for the Class of 2017, but after reading several posts on here I'm not sure if that is my best option. I want to go into International Law, and truthfully, I'm nervous on my prospects of getting into that market with my current acceptances.
That being said, am I selling myself short/is waiting a year and bringing up my LSAT my best option?
Lets hear it.
Admitted:
U of Iowa: $10k scholarship/$23k tuition
U of Nebraska: full ride
U of Colorado-Boulder: $12k scholarship/$36k tuition
Michigan St: $28k scholarship/$37k tuition
Drake: $30k scholarship/$34k tuition
Creighton: full ride
DePaul: $30k scholarship/$45k tuition
Waitlisted:
U of Minnesota
U of Illinois
TBA:
U of Wisconsin-Madison
U of Michigan
Here's my dilemma. I scored lower than I'd like on the LSAT. I thought about re-taking it but didn't have the time with my schedule to put in the proper dedication to really improve my score. I have always been set on entering for the Class of 2017, but after reading several posts on here I'm not sure if that is my best option. I want to go into International Law, and truthfully, I'm nervous on my prospects of getting into that market with my current acceptances.
That being said, am I selling myself short/is waiting a year and bringing up my LSAT my best option?
Lets hear it.
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Re: Class of 2014 or Wait a Year? 7 Acceptances
Explain what international law is and what sort of jobs you want.
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With your solid GPA and lack of LSAT preparation retaking is the way to go imo. Sure, law school will wait for a year, but the positive effects could be lifelong. Better schools and more $$$ could open up
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Re: Class of 2014 or Wait a Year? 7 Acceptances
What do you plan on doing in international law?
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If your interest is really International Law, then sitting out and retaking isn't only the best option, unfortunately, it's the only one. Please don't waste that GPA by accepting any offers this year. Between now and June you can definitely bump your score over 10 points and at that point, anything is possible. Grind it out, up that score, reapply, and reap the rewards the rest of your life.CEF wrote:LSAT: 157 (once) GPA: 3.77
Admitted:
U of Iowa: $10k scholarship/$23k tuition
U of Nebraska: full ride
U of Colorado-Boulder: $12k scholarship/$36k tuition
Michigan St: $28k scholarship/$37k tuition
Drake: $30k scholarship/$34k tuition
Creighton: full ride
DePaul: $30k scholarship/$45k tuition
Waitlisted:
U of Minnesota
U of Illinois
TBA:
U of Wisconsin-Madison
U of Michigan
Here's my dilemma. I scored lower than I'd like on the LSAT. I thought about re-taking it but didn't have the time with my schedule to put in the proper dedication to really improve my score. I have always been set on entering for the Class of 2017, but after reading several posts on here I'm not sure if that is my best option. I want to go into International Law, and truthfully, I'm nervous on my prospects of getting into that market with my current acceptances.
That being said, am I selling myself short/is waiting a year and bringing up my LSAT my best option?
Lets hear it.
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Re: Class of 2014 or Wait a Year? 7 Acceptances
I'm interested in International Business transactions or a further stretch, something with International Human Rights and the UN/International Courts.nebula666 wrote:Explain what international law is and what sort of jobs you want.
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Do you know what these things actually are? It sounds like you just want something with international in the title.CEF wrote:I'm interested in International Business transactions or a further stretch, something with International Human Rights and the UN/International Courts.nebula666 wrote:Explain what international law is and what sort of jobs you want.
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Right. I wouldn't go to law school if this is really your career goal. If you want to work in international human rights, join the peace corps.CEF wrote:I'm interested in International Business transactions or a further stretch, something with International Human Rights and the UN/International Courts.nebula666 wrote:Explain what international law is and what sort of jobs you want.
If you want a 30-50% chance at a midlaw job making around $50k in a small state, pick the cheapest option you listed and go there.
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rad lulz wrote:Those 2 things couldn't be more differentCEF wrote:I'm interested in International Business transactions or a further stretch, something with International Human Rights and the UN/International Courts.nebula666 wrote:Explain what international law is and what sort of jobs you want.
I agree! And I will say that I am not entirely educated on all of the opportunities in International Law, but I double-majored in Economics and Political Science so you can see my natural interest towards both of those areas.
My pull is greater towards international business and trade, as far as counseling corporations in transactions.
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Then you didn't have time with your schedule to go this year. You need a higher LSAT for even modest career goals. For "international law," you absolutely cannot settle for any less than a 170+.CEF wrote:I thought about re-taking it but didn't have the time with my schedule to put in the proper dedication to really improve my score.
If you would be happy working in small or mid-sized firms around the schools you listed, a ~165-167 should get you a full ride at most of them.
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Re: Class of 2014 or Wait a Year? 7 Acceptances
So you want to work for a corporate law firm. See Law School Transparency for information on how well the schools you've been accepted to place into large firms.CEF wrote:rad lulz wrote:Those 2 things couldn't be more differentCEF wrote:I'm interested in International Business transactions or a further stretch, something with International Human Rights and the UN/International Courts.nebula666 wrote:Explain what international law is and what sort of jobs you want.
I agree! And I will say that I am not entirely educated on all of the opportunities in International Law, but I double-majored in Economics and Political Science so you can see my natural interest towards both of those areas.
My pull is greater towards international business and trade, as far as counseling corporations in transactions.
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I think when people say "international law" we should just assume they mean Biglaw/prestigious PI.
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Re: Class of 2014 or Wait a Year? 7 Acceptances
OP in case you couldn't tell people get really fired up when someone says they want international law. But that really doesn't matter. For any career goal you should be retaking, either to get into much better schools, or to get a full ride to a regional school located in the market in which you want to practice.
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I assume that they have not yet informed themselves nearly enough to actually attend law school.d cooper wrote:I think when people say "international law" we should just assume they mean Biglaw/prestigious PI.
I think it's reasonable that OP could land a biglaw corporate job from a T14 and maybe eventually work on international deals. OP is a non-URM economics and poly sci/econ major; not exactly the kind of background to land prestigious PI internationally (domestically would be very different IMO). It's just not going to happen from the schools listed. OP should not go to law school if he/she does not have even remotely realistic expectations.
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"Class of 2014" is a no go for all applicants, right guys?
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Without thinking about it too hard, I would say that at least 90% of all people who go to law school probably shouldn't go to law school.Fiero85 wrote:"Class of 2014" is a no go for all applicants, right guys?
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Re-take
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I think counseling these guys would be pretty fun ....
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You want to to snag a sought after job even though you didn't put your best foot forward at the start of you legal career? Enjoy competing against people who did everything in their power to get the best possible jump to their legal career.CEF wrote:Here's my dilemma. I scored lower than I'd like on the LSAT. I thought about re-taking it but didn't have the time with my schedule to put in the proper dedication to really improve my score. I have always been set on entering for the Class of 2017, but after reading several posts on here I'm not sure if that is my best option. I want to go into International Law, and truthfully, I'm nervous on my prospects of getting into that market with my current acceptances.
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Fiero85 wrote:"Class of 2014" is a no go for all applicants, right guys?
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Well, thank you all for the advice! I knew I'd be throwing myself to the wolves here but thanks for your point of views.
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This. A failed joke apparently lolsublime wrote:BigZuck wrote:Without thinking about it too hard, I would say that at least 90% of all people who go to law school probably shouldn't go to law school.Fiero85 wrote:"Class of 2014" is a no go for all applicants, right guys?
I think it was a joke about c/o 14 v. c/o 17.
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My B broFiero85 wrote:This. A failed joke apparently lolsublime wrote:BigZuck wrote:Without thinking about it too hard, I would say that at least 90% of all people who go to law school probably shouldn't go to law school.Fiero85 wrote:"Class of 2014" is a no go for all applicants, right guys?
I think it was a joke about c/o 14 v. c/o 17.
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