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This forum has always been helpful, so I decided to join and this is my first post.

I am currently a sophomore at one of the better schools in Chicago, double major, 3.400 GPA, and was just wondering what the best pieces of advice are for people in my situation? I took a cold LSAT my freshman year and got a less than steller score, so I need to study that as well.

Are there any tips of advice for resume boosters/study tips/anything in general to help me through the process of eventually getting to a T/TT/TTT law school with some financial aid help?

Thanks

HappyMadison wrote:This forum has always been helpful, so I decided to join and this is my first post.

I am currently a sophomore at one of the better schools in Chicago, double major, 3.400 GPA, and was just wondering what the best pieces of advice are for people in my situation? I took a cold LSAT my freshman year and got a less than steller score, so I need to study that as well.

Are there any tips of advice for resume boosters/study tips/anything in general to help me through the process of eventually getting to a T/TT/TTT law school with some financial aid help?

Thanks

Get better grades. Drop one of the majors if it'll help: Your GPA and LSAT will trump any of the easily addable softs.

Thanks for the response. I have always heard that so I definitely apply myself. My goal is above/about 3.6 and a mid to high 150s to get into my ideal schools, but at least I have some time

HappyMadison wrote:Thanks for the response. I have always heard that so I definitely apply myself. My goal is above/about 3.6 and a mid to high 150s to get into my ideal schools, but at least I have some time

This could be a flame but I doubt it.......

Your goals have changed as of NOW... Your goal is a 180, period...... Realistically that may not be achievable but if you actually apply yourself in your LSAT studies and start now, the 170s are but your goal is still 180..... That and get a 4.0 from here on out....

What JC said. Upper 150s is nothing special. Aim higher, at least for the sake of increasing the scholarship you get from your target school. A few extra points can easily transilate into tens of thousands of dollars.

JCFindley wrote:

HappyMadison wrote:Thanks for the response. I have always heard that so I definitely apply myself. My goal is above/about 3.6 and a mid to high 150s to get into my ideal schools, but at least I have some time

This could be a flame but I doubt it.......

Your goals have changed as of NOW... Your goal is a 180, period...... Realistically that may not be achievable but if you actually apply yourself in your LSAT studies and start now, the 170s are but your goal is still 180..... That and get a 4.0 from here on out....

This. And take classes you like, but if your goal is law school, make sure those classes are ones that can help your GPA. Also, enjoy yourself. You're in college, have some fun.

yeah, you'll realize in short order that your primary goals should be systematically getting A's in all of your classes and getting the very highest LSAT you can possibly achieve. aiming for a 158 might be sufficient for some school you're looking at right now; however, you should always aim to get as many of the questions right because a higher score will at best get you into a dream school that sets you up for life and at worst will earn you better scholarship offers.

good luck.

1. Start thanking a higher power every single day that you found TLS so early in your college career.

2. As said before - 4.0, 4.0, 4.0. Truly internalize the fact that all this "softs" stuff that admins talk about is complete nonsense. No one gives a shit...unless you so something truly amazing.

3. Take a few reading intensive classes (but not if it may negatively affect your GPA).

4. Relax and begin your LSAT prep early. Also think about getting some post-grad work experience.

Get interested in economics and finance while you still have time and drop the law school plan.

that's a clown reply, bro

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have begun reading and studying some LSAT books on strategies, and plan to take PT's in addition.

HappyMadison wrote:Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have begun reading and studying some LSAT books on strategies, and plan to take PT's in addition.

you don't really need to do this now. just focus on the 4.0 and having a good time. Wait till jr./sr. year before you start prepping. And when you do, make sure you do your research on LSAT prep forum.

Read the new employment stats and get out while you still can.

blurbz wrote:Your GPA and LSAT will trump any of the easily addable softs.

This.

Do whatever you can to maximize these two numbers.

You need to drop a major and take the EASIEST possible courses you can. Go on rate my professor and find professors at your school that give good grades. Law school doesn't care what your classes are in. Shoot for all A's for the rest of your semesters.

OP: Learn the difference between "better" & "best". Sorry to be so blunt, but you need to know that words are important in the practice of law.

HappyMadison wrote:This forum has always been helpful, so I decided to join and this is my first post.

I am currently a sophomore at one of the better schools in Chicago, double major, 3.400 GPA, and was just wondering what the best pieces of advice are for people in my situation? I took a cold LSAT my freshman year and got a less than steller score, so I need to study that as well.

Are there any tips of advice for resume boosters/study tips/anything in general to help me through the process of eventually getting to a T/TT/TTT law school with some financial aid help?

Thanks

Live your life. Seriously, don't slack off or anything, keep your priorities straight, but enjoy yourself.