The Official September 2017 Study Group Forum

[abujabal]

And to complete my triple post. The guy or gal not looking for BL. You should still apply if you have the numbers. Those schools allow for great negotiations and open tons of doors that are closed otherwise in every single field. Long term payoff crushes from the t13 and that's why I'm going even though I naively wanted in state law school initially, i am going elsewhere

yo I think that's me you're referencing. IDK my main thing is I'm looking to settle/live/work in Seattle exclusively. So given how insular Seattle's market is, I figure there's no use wasting the money and time to apply to Northwestern or something if there's no chance that it'd get me a job at home.

I'm just saying, take the LSAT, look at your gpa, and evaluate where you are. Not familiar with that market but you might be able to kill it with ties and an upper t13 big money scholarship

I mean you're right, to be clear. I feel like I could PT above UW's 75th %ile without much hassle given the time between now and September. My main issue is my GPA is chilling at 3.2x, and even with 3 years work experience and a fellowship, it's not going to match up with people who have WE and higher GPAs. So worst case, I pay a not horrendous in-state sticker at a school that keeps me in the city I want to be in. Best case, I do some dope stuff on the September LSAT, get past that 165 75th percentile and into the 170s, and use that to get some scholarship money. I'm just not super convinced that the T14 is going to want me at 3.2+my location desires makes just putting it all into UW a solid play I think.

[Alexandros]

And to complete my triple post. The guy or gal not looking for BL. You should still apply if you have the numbers. Those schools allow for great negotiations and open tons of doors that are closed otherwise in every single field. Long term payoff crushes from the t13 and that's why I'm going even though I naively wanted in state law school initially, i am going elsewhere

yo I think that's me you're referencing. IDK my main thing is I'm looking to settle/live/work in Seattle exclusively. So given how insular Seattle's market is, I figure there's no use wasting the money and time to apply to Northwestern or something if there's no chance that it'd get me a job at home.

I'm just saying, take the LSAT, look at your gpa, and evaluate where you are. Not familiar with that market but you might be able to kill it with ties and an upper t13 big money scholarship

I mean you're right, to be clear. I feel like I could PT above UW's 75th %ile without much hassle given the time between now and September. My main issue is my GPA is chilling at 3.2x, and even with 3 years work experience and a fellowship, it's not going to match up with people who have WE and higher GPAs. So worst case, I pay a not horrendous in-state sticker at a school that keeps me in the city I want to be in. Best case, I do some dope stuff on the September LSAT, get past that 165 75th percentile and into the 170s, and use that to get some scholarship money. I'm just not super convinced that the T14 is going to want me at 3.2+my location desires makes just putting it all into UW a solid play I think.

I think that makes sense. Seattle is very, very hard market to break and if you're not looking for biglaw UW with a $$$$ scholarship would give you time and opportunity to network + local connections, etc. unless you want non-Seattle Biglaw or "preftige" options, probably better than a $/sticker at a t14, and UW is a good school.

[Alexandros]

Latest in re transaction BL http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 3&t=275069
probably not latest this is kind of old

[Mikey]

New poll

Yes, it's LSAT related

[Mikey]

Who voted intellectual challenge

Show yourself

[chargers21]

And to complete my triple post. The guy or gal not looking for BL. You should still apply if you have the numbers. Those schools allow for great negotiations and open tons of doors that are closed otherwise in every single field. Long term payoff crushes from the t13 and that's why I'm going even though I naively wanted in state law school initially, i am going elsewhere

yo I think that's me you're referencing. IDK my main thing is I'm looking to settle/live/work in Seattle exclusively. So given how insular Seattle's market is, I figure there's no use wasting the money and time to apply to Northwestern or something if there's no chance that it'd get me a job at home.

I'm just saying, take the LSAT, look at your gpa, and evaluate where you are. Not familiar with that market but you might be able to kill it with ties and an upper t13 big money scholarship

I mean you're right, to be clear. I feel like I could PT above UW's 75th %ile without much hassle given the time between now and September. My main issue is my GPA is chilling at 3.2x, and even with 3 years work experience and a fellowship, it's not going to match up with people who have WE and higher GPAs. So worst case, I pay a not horrendous in-state sticker at a school that keeps me in the city I want to be in. Best case, I do some dope stuff on the September LSAT, get past that 165 75th percentile and into the 170s, and use that to get some scholarship money. I'm just not super convinced that the T14 is going to want me at 3.2+my location desires makes just putting it all into UW a solid play I think.

I think that makes sense. Seattle is very, very hard market to break and if you're not looking for biglaw UW with a $$$$ scholarship would give you time and opportunity to network + local connections, etc. unless you want non-Seattle Biglaw or "preftige" options, probably better than a $/sticker at a t14, and UW is a good school.

Yeah, now that I know the gpa limitations UW seems like an even better option for your goals. T13 at sticker for that market would be wasted

[dj9i27]

New poll

Yes, it's LSAT related

I'm pretty confident the LSAC hates me.

LAW SCHOOL PREDICTOR IS THE MOST ACCURATE PREDICTOR.

[dj9i27]

And to complete my triple post. The guy or gal not looking for BL. You should still apply if you have the numbers. Those schools allow for great negotiations and open tons of doors that are closed otherwise in every single field. Long term payoff crushes from the t13 and that's why I'm going even though I naively wanted in state law school initially, i am going elsewhere

yo I think that's me you're referencing. IDK my main thing is I'm looking to settle/live/work in Seattle exclusively. So given how insular Seattle's market is, I figure there's no use wasting the money and time to apply to Northwestern or something if there's no chance that it'd get me a job at home.

I'm just saying, take the LSAT, look at your gpa, and evaluate where you are. Not familiar with that market but you might be able to kill it with ties and an upper t13 big money scholarship

I mean you're right, to be clear. I feel like I could PT above UW's 75th %ile without much hassle given the time between now and September. My main issue is my GPA is chilling at 3.2x, and even with 3 years work experience and a fellowship, it's not going to match up with people who have WE and higher GPAs. So worst case, I pay a not horrendous in-state sticker at a school that keeps me in the city I want to be in. Best case, I do some dope stuff on the September LSAT, get past that 165 75th percentile and into the 170s, and use that to get some scholarship money. I'm just not super convinced that the T14 is going to want me at 3.2+my location desires makes just putting it all into UW a solid play I think.

I think that makes sense. Seattle is very, very hard market to break and if you're not looking for biglaw UW with a $$$$ scholarship would give you time and opportunity to network + local connections, etc. unless you want non-Seattle Biglaw or "preftige" options, probably better than a $/sticker at a t14, and UW is a good school.

He can throw out a Stanny Mary. HYS have all taken 15X before so it is a long shot but not impossible, and the greatest predictor ever says HS are targets with a 3.2/180.

[abujabal]

And to complete my triple post. The guy or gal not looking for BL. You should still apply if you have the numbers. Those schools allow for great negotiations and open tons of doors that are closed otherwise in every single field. Long term payoff crushes from the t13 and that's why I'm going even though I naively wanted in state law school initially, i am going elsewhere

yo I think that's me you're referencing. IDK my main thing is I'm looking to settle/live/work in Seattle exclusively. So given how insular Seattle's market is, I figure there's no use wasting the money and time to apply to Northwestern or something if there's no chance that it'd get me a job at home.

I'm just saying, take the LSAT, look at your gpa, and evaluate where you are. Not familiar with that market but you might be able to kill it with ties and an upper t13 big money scholarship

I mean you're right, to be clear. I feel like I could PT above UW's 75th %ile without much hassle given the time between now and September. My main issue is my GPA is chilling at 3.2x, and even with 3 years work experience and a fellowship, it's not going to match up with people who have WE and higher GPAs. So worst case, I pay a not horrendous in-state sticker at a school that keeps me in the city I want to be in. Best case, I do some dope stuff on the September LSAT, get past that 165 75th percentile and into the 170s, and use that to get some scholarship money. I'm just not super convinced that the T14 is going to want me at 3.2+my location desires makes just putting it all into UW a solid play I think.

I think that makes sense. Seattle is very, very hard market to break and if you're not looking for biglaw UW with a $$$$ scholarship would give you time and opportunity to network + local connections, etc. unless you want non-Seattle Biglaw or "preftige" options, probably better than a $/sticker at a t14, and UW is a good school.

He can throw out a Stanny Mary. HYS have all taken 15X before so it is a long shot but not impossible, and the greatest predictor ever says HS are targets with a 3.2/180.

Yeah we'll see tbh. I think my softs aren't horrendous for WE, and 3 years out isn't a lot, but it's at least a little bit of a balance. Pretty convinced that I can do well on the LSAT. Re: jobs, I'm still figuring out what's attainable and what isn't, but the dream would be to work for the Public Defender's office or something to that extent. Not sure if that counts as "prestige" necessarily, but I feel like the pipeline for UW grads into the Seattle jobs is pretty established. But yeah, I have a miniscule degree of understanding of what jobs are hard to get and what is actually attainable. I mean I know BL in big cities is probably hardest+federal clerkships, but I have no understanding of the scale underneath.

[dj9i27]

And to complete my triple post. The guy or gal not looking for BL. You should still apply if you have the numbers. Those schools allow for great negotiations and open tons of doors that are closed otherwise in every single field. Long term payoff crushes from the t13 and that's why I'm going even though I naively wanted in state law school initially, i am going elsewhere

yo I think that's me you're referencing. IDK my main thing is I'm looking to settle/live/work in Seattle exclusively. So given how insular Seattle's market is, I figure there's no use wasting the money and time to apply to Northwestern or something if there's no chance that it'd get me a job at home.

I'm just saying, take the LSAT, look at your gpa, and evaluate where you are. Not familiar with that market but you might be able to kill it with ties and an upper t13 big money scholarship

I mean you're right, to be clear. I feel like I could PT above UW's 75th %ile without much hassle given the time between now and September. My main issue is my GPA is chilling at 3.2x, and even with 3 years work experience and a fellowship, it's not going to match up with people who have WE and higher GPAs. So worst case, I pay a not horrendous in-state sticker at a school that keeps me in the city I want to be in. Best case, I do some dope stuff on the September LSAT, get past that 165 75th percentile and into the 170s, and use that to get some scholarship money. I'm just not super convinced that the T14 is going to want me at 3.2+my location desires makes just putting it all into UW a solid play I think.

I think that makes sense. Seattle is very, very hard market to break and if you're not looking for biglaw UW with a $$$$ scholarship would give you time and opportunity to network + local connections, etc. unless you want non-Seattle Biglaw or "preftige" options, probably better than a $/sticker at a t14, and UW is a good school.

He can throw out a Stanny Mary. HYS have all taken 15X before so it is a long shot but not impossible, and the greatest predictor ever says HS are targets with a 3.2/180.

Yeah we'll see tbh. I think my softs aren't horrendous for WE, and 3 years out isn't a lot, but it's at least a little bit of a balance. Pretty convinced that I can do well on the LSAT. Re: jobs, I'm still figuring out what's attainable and what isn't, but the dream would be to work for the Public Defender's office or something to that extent. Not sure if that counts as "prestige" necessarily, but I feel like the pipeline for UW grads into the Seattle jobs is pretty established. But yeah, I have a miniscule degree of understanding of what jobs are hard to get and what is actually attainable. I mean I know BL in big cities is probably hardest+federal clerkships, but I have no understanding of the scale underneath.

You've distanced yourself from your gpa, I'll be 2 years out by LS time and lucked out with relevant WE (and graduated a little early because I went into college at 17 don't quote that part). The lsat isn't too bad, just don't get sick or freak the fuck out test day (hai).
If PD is the goal, strong state U will do it. For reference, 3.2 and 170 should pull a full ride a emory.

[Alexandros]

And to complete my triple post. The guy or gal not looking for BL. You should still apply if you have the numbers. Those schools allow for great negotiations and open tons of doors that are closed otherwise in every single field. Long term payoff crushes from the t13 and that's why I'm going even though I naively wanted in state law school initially, i am going elsewhere

yo I think that's me you're referencing. IDK my main thing is I'm looking to settle/live/work in Seattle exclusively. So given how insular Seattle's market is, I figure there's no use wasting the money and time to apply to Northwestern or something if there's no chance that it'd get me a job at home.

I'm just saying, take the LSAT, look at your gpa, and evaluate where you are. Not familiar with that market but you might be able to kill it with ties and an upper t13 big money scholarship

I mean you're right, to be clear. I feel like I could PT above UW's 75th %ile without much hassle given the time between now and September. My main issue is my GPA is chilling at 3.2x, and even with 3 years work experience and a fellowship, it's not going to match up with people who have WE and higher GPAs. So worst case, I pay a not horrendous in-state sticker at a school that keeps me in the city I want to be in. Best case, I do some dope stuff on the September LSAT, get past that 165 75th percentile and into the 170s, and use that to get some scholarship money. I'm just not super convinced that the T14 is going to want me at 3.2+my location desires makes just putting it all into UW a solid play I think.

I think that makes sense. Seattle is very, very hard market to break and if you're not looking for biglaw UW with a $$$$ scholarship would give you time and opportunity to network + local connections, etc. unless you want non-Seattle Biglaw or "preftige" options, probably better than a $/sticker at a t14, and UW is a good school.

He can throw out a Stanny Mary. HYS have all taken 15X before so it is a long shot but not impossible, and the greatest predictor ever says HS are targets with a 3.2/180.

Yeah we'll see tbh. I think my softs aren't horrendous for WE, and 3 years out isn't a lot, but it's at least a little bit of a balance. Pretty convinced that I can do well on the LSAT. Re: jobs, I'm still figuring out what's attainable and what isn't, but the dream would be to work for the Public Defender's office or something to that extent. Not sure if that counts as "prestige" necessarily, but I feel like the pipeline for UW grads into the Seattle jobs is pretty established. But yeah, I have a miniscule degree of understanding of what jobs are hard to get and what is actually attainable. I mean I know BL in big cities is probably hardest+federal clerkships, but I have no understanding of the scale underneath.

Yeah I think your situation is one where strong regional makes total sense.

By market hard to break I meant biglaw, so it would be a risky move going to a t14 hoping to break Seattle biglaw. UW with $$$ makes much more sense, imo.

[dj9i27]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

[Alexandros]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

[dj9i27]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Yep... life goal.

[Alexandros]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Yep... life goal.

+1000

[dj9i27]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Yep... life goal.

+1000

So for a personalized PS, it is best to say why X school will cater to your legal study strengths and then cite professors and programs unique to the school

[Alexandros]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Yep... life goal.

+1000

So for a personalized PS, it is best to say why X school will cater to your legal study strengths and then cite professors and programs unique to the school

dope.
are you talking about why X or personalized normal personal statement here?

[dj9i27]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Yep... life goal.

+1000

So for a personalized PS, it is best to say why X school will cater to your legal study strengths and then cite professors and programs unique to the school

dope.
are you talking about why X or personalized normal personal statement here?

Since I'm thinking of my Stanny pipe dream and don't think they have a Why X, just a personalized PS.

[Alexandros]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Yep... life goal.

+1000

So for a personalized PS, it is best to say why X school will cater to your legal study strengths and then cite professors and programs unique to the school

dope.
are you talking about why X or personalized normal personal statement here?

Since I'm thinking of my Stanny pipe dream and don't think they have a Why X, just a personalized PS.

Ah ok.
Brb, gonna read an entire textbook.

[Mikey]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Alex, did you choose intellectual challenge in the poll

I feel like you did, you gunner you

[Alexandros]

Who was the lady who went to SLS, then SG post grad and finally taught at Oregon?

No SG, but I think you're thinking of https://law.uoregon.edu/explore/mary-wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Christina_Wood

Alex, did you choose intellectual challenge in the poll

I feel like you did, you gunner you

Of fucking course I did. Just to annoy y'all.

That and LR. Fuck LR.

[Alexandros]

Txt me if Yehl, thx & bai.

[dj9i27]

Txt me if Yehl, thx & bai.

Stanny is Bae.

Stanford is going to be the one who matches you on tinder but never responded.

[Mikey]

Of fucking course I did. Just to annoy y'all.

That and LR. Fuck LR.

I feel betrayed

I thought we were all cool, but apparently we have someone who likes the LSAT in here. Hmmmm... I vote for Alex to be punished in front of the village... Perhaps a deletion of your official LSAT score..

[Alexandros]

Of fucking course I did. Just to annoy y'all.

That and LR. Fuck LR.

I feel betrayed

I thought we were all cool, but apparently we have someone who likes the LSAT in here. Hmmmm... I vote for Alex to be punished in front of the village... Perhaps a deletion of your official LSAT score..

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