If i take a year off from UG to retake the LSAT, (let's say i jump 5 points or so).... what types of activities should i get involved in to make it appear that i did not just sit around and waste my time?
Would a job or volunteer work be better?
If volunteer....... how many hours should i try to obtain in the 6ish months before i send out my applications to make me look 'good'?
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Cade McNown
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
Get a job, preferably in a law-related field. Do some part time volunteering on the side if you wish.
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rebexness
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dr123
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
Do you mean take a year off DURING ug or a year off AFTER ug?
Either way get a job ya bum. How do expect to live for a year with no income?
Either way get a job ya bum. How do expect to live for a year with no income?
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gaud
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haha i do have a job now but it is not 'law-related' ... would it be better to just continue where i am at now or specifically look for something in the field of law?.. even if it is mundane work (i dont mind either way)
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gaud
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
and after UG is what i meant
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rebexness
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AboveTheLawSchool
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
dr123 wrote:Do you mean take a year off DURING ug or a year off AFTER ug?
Either way get a job ya bum. How do expect to live for a year with no income?
How do you take a year off during ug? The fact that you are a full-time student means that you are not "off"
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dr123
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
How do you take a year off during ug? Don't go to school for a year between, oh say junior and senior year. Have you never heard of anyone taking a leave durng undergradAboveTheLawSchool wrote:dr123 wrote:Do you mean take a year off DURING ug or a year off AFTER ug?
Either way get a job ya bum. How do expect to live for a year with no income?
How do you take a year off during ug? The fact that you are a full-time student means that you are not "off"
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Moral_Midgetry
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
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lawlzier
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
A job makes it more clear that you have your life together. If you want to play up the public service angle, seek out a non-profit job for any pay.
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Ctgrapefruit
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Re: If i take a year off from UG
Yeah... I took a year off. Relax. NO one will judge you. You don't need a full time job - just do something that interests you to keep you active (I'm back home and live off the padres until law school so I can take my cash and travel during the summer). I needed the time for apps..worked out!Moral_Midgetry wrote:I took a year off after UG to retake the LSAT, volunteer, and relax. I also worked during undergrad and had enough money saved up to be in a financial position to take the time off. So far, I think it was a wise decision. Do something cool the summer before. Travel, work at the beach, or whatever makes you happy.
