Twin Cities Law Schools VS Other State Law Schools Forum
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lath0028
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Twin Cities Law Schools VS Other State Law Schools
I'm slowly getting my shit together to take the LSAT...so I haven't really ventured to think about applying to a Law School until I've made the cut. But I'm casually wondering your thoughts on MN law schools VS other potential schools. I'm bored out of my goddamn head living in MN. It gets really cold, not very friendly women, and the job market is shit. I'm 37 and my family & friends are here but, I'm really interested in using Law School as a means to GTFO of Minnesota - at least for a few years. Perhaps study abroad if they offer it. Any suggestions ladies & gentlemen?
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87mm
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Re: Twin Cities Law Schools VS Other State Law Schools
Not a law student yet, but I have lived all over the US and in other countries...
Have you lived outside MN before? Where do you want to live? Be careful not to go to some place and realize you absolutely hate it and want to go back home. I've seen this more times than I can remember. Are you willing to start your life over with no friends/family at the age of 37-40?
People here say going to a top 14 lawschool affords national placement so you can potentially go almost anywhere. If you go to a top regional school outside the T14 you will have potentially good placement in your area (MN) but its tough venturing further away.
Maybe someone with more law experience can chime in.
Have you lived outside MN before? Where do you want to live? Be careful not to go to some place and realize you absolutely hate it and want to go back home. I've seen this more times than I can remember. Are you willing to start your life over with no friends/family at the age of 37-40?
People here say going to a top 14 lawschool affords national placement so you can potentially go almost anywhere. If you go to a top regional school outside the T14 you will have potentially good placement in your area (MN) but its tough venturing further away.
Maybe someone with more law experience can chime in.
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CanadianWolf
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Re: Twin Cities Law Schools VS Other State Law Schools
A high LSAT score is probably your best ticket to attending law school in another geographical region. Law school admissions are primarily based on one's LSAT score followed by one's undergraduate GPA. In terms of getting employment options beyond a specific geographic region, the best course of action is to graduate from a Top 14 law school (as determined by US News' rankings).
Consider enrolling in an LSAT prep course such as TestMasters or PowerScore before sitting for the LSAT.
Consider enrolling in an LSAT prep course such as TestMasters or PowerScore before sitting for the LSAT.
