The Official September 2017 Study Group Forum

[dj9i27]

@Chargers - is there a way to downplay it like refer to your work in the context of the larger entity that houses it if such an entity exists?

Thoughts on abbreviations for correspondence with LS... like using CLS or HLS in a LOCI... I tend to lean towards, 'nahhh'

(Maybe don't quote). as you can see, I am riddled with hypocrisy in forum speak.

dude same. I feel like it makes my writing really distinctive and maybe choppy but I can't break the habit. I think someone told me not to do that in 5th grade English once and it just stuck.

I got railed at freshman year on a paper and always wrote all papers like that from that point. I use contractions all the time in layspeak but if someone really hates them, they will zero in on them whereas those who don't care don't notice.

[Alexandros]

@Chargers - is there a way to downplay it like refer to your work in the context of the larger entity that houses it if such an entity exists?

Thoughts on abbreviations for correspondence with LS... like using CLS or HLS in a LOCI... I tend to lean towards, 'nahhh'

(Maybe don't quote). as you can see, I am riddled with hypocrisy in forum speak.

dude same. I feel like it makes my writing really distinctive and maybe choppy but I can't break the habit. I think someone told me not to do that in 5th grade English once and it just stuck.

I got railed at freshman year on a paper and always wrote all papers like that from that point. I use contractions all the time in layspeak but if someone really hates them, they will zero in on them whereas those who don't care don't notice.

probably safer that way.

also on a true crime show one time they def ID'd the killer by his way of writing what would be a negative contraction out in full ("I would not" "they are not" etc). now u know. also i wonder if me and the dude had the same english teacher.

[dj9i27]

@Chargers - is there a way to downplay it like refer to your work in the context of the larger entity that houses it if such an entity exists?

Thoughts on abbreviations for correspondence with LS... like using CLS or HLS in a LOCI... I tend to lean towards, 'nahhh'

(Maybe don't quote). as you can see, I am riddled with hypocrisy in forum speak.

dude same. I feel like it makes my writing really distinctive and maybe choppy but I can't break the habit. I think someone told me not to do that in 5th grade English once and it just stuck.

I got railed at freshman year on a paper and always wrote all papers like that from that point. I use contractions all the time in layspeak but if someone really hates them, they will zero in on them whereas those who don't care don't notice.

probably safer that way.

also on a true crime show one time they def ID'd the killer by his way of writing what would be a negative contraction out in full ("I would not" "they are not" etc). now u know.

well good sir, it appears the killer... Is one of us.

[34iplaw]

I do not use contractions in formal writing either. It just gets sort of laborious to say Columbia Law School / the school / the university / etc.

[Alexandros]

I do not use contractions in formal writing either. It just gets sort of laborious to say Columbia Law School / the school / the university / etc.

shorten to Columbia maybe?

[dj9i27]

I do not use contractions in formal writing either. It just gets sort of laborious to say Columbia Law School / the school / the university / etc.

shorten to Columbia maybe?

KOOLumbia.

But I agree with Alex

[34iplaw]

I do not use contractions in formal writing either. It just gets sort of laborious to say Columbia Law School / the school / the university / etc.

shorten to Columbia maybe?

Yeah - ultimately, my problem is I'm referencing it directly too many times.

[Alexandros]

I do not use contractions in formal writing either. It just gets sort of laborious to say Columbia Law School / the school / the university / etc.

shorten to Columbia maybe?

Yeah - ultimately, my problem is I'm referencing it directly too many times.

Maybe look how they refer to it on school material / promotional material? If they all it CLS all the time they can't fault you for it.

[chargers21]

Yeah, I never use contractions in real writing. Don't worry about it.

I mean, it's a really outwardly SJW type of firm that I may be with. Some of their causes just really resonate with me and I've been a follower ever since. I feel like outside of the major firms that have like NYC firms some of the NC, ATL, TX firms might not like it one bit on my resume

[34iplaw]

TBH, I think you'll be fine. Just avoid discussing it and avoid being overly opinionated if it comes up.

[dj9i27]

SJW firms are a thing?

[Alexandros]

SJW firms are a thing?

I'm really curious what this firm is now.

Also agree w 34 but you might want to talk to someone who knows more about this if you're concerned.

[Alexandros]

I need to start waking up early and going to the gym before work instead of at the end of the day when I'm pissed off and tired.

Also also wifi in apt is not working which is dope.

[oopsu812]

I'm pretty sure it's expected that you don't use contractions in formal writing. At least that's what I was always told. One of the only pieces of writing advice I bothered taking from high school teachers.

Also, bought a blender. Got the Nutri Ninja as it was on sale.

[34iplaw]

I think I need a soda stream. I drink copious amounts of seltzer water.

#basic.

Anyone mind doing a quick once-over a LOCI? Mainly making sure the structure makes sense and if anything jumps out as weird or not something to say.

[chargers21]

SJW firms are a thing?

I'm really curious what this firm is now.

Also agree w 34 but you might want to talk to someone who knows more about this if you're concerned.

I mean, the alt right and evangelical right would definitely put it in that category

[Alexandros]

SJW firms are a thing?

I'm really curious what this firm is now.

Also agree w 34 but you might want to talk to someone who knows more about this if you're concerned.

I mean, the alt right and evangelical right would definitely put it in that category

Alt right and evangelical right ain't worth worrying about working for imo unless you're planning on working for some far right senator or something. Can't imagine any mainstream law firm would have much of a right-wing extremist base. If those are the only groups that you're worried about I don't think you should be concerned.

[oopsu812]

If a firm ever asked me about my religion, I wouldn't entertain the possibility of working for them.

[Alexandros]

If a firm ever asked me about my religion, I wouldn't entertain the possibility of working for them.

+1

[dj9i27]

New FBI Director Eric Trump has found no evidence of Trump collusion with Russia.

stolen from reddit

[Rupert Pupkin]

I do not use contractions in formal writing either. It just gets sort of laborious to say Columbia Law School / the school / the university / etc.

shorten to Columbia maybe?

KOOLumbia.

But I agree with Alex

Hmm thats tough. yeah, I normally don't use contractions but after addressing it fully in the beginning of your essay it may be fine to say "CLS" but honestly, if there is no word count just leave it at full name or just Columbia in case whoever reads it happens to be very anal...

I know with companies, its very common to write BoA instead of Bank of America or MS- Morgan Stanley or GS- Goldman Sachs and so forth.. so i imagine its Ok... but hey you dont know what you dont know.

[chargers21]

If a firm ever asked me about my religion, I wouldn't entertain the possibility of working for them.

+1

Well yeah, if they ever asked me, no I wouldn't work for them. I was more worried about indirect things and this specific firm possibly being listed on my resume when I apply

[Alexandros]

If a firm ever asked me about my religion, I wouldn't entertain the possibility of working for them.

+1

Well yeah, if they ever asked me, no I wouldn't work for them. I was more worried about indirect things and this specific firm possibly being listed on my resume when I apply

If youre concerned you should really ask someone who knows. I don't think anyone ITT knows much more than you do.

[Alexandros]

New FBI Director Eric Trump has found no evidence of Trump collusion with Russia.

stolen from reddit

I am away from wifi for a few hours and the world explodes again. Welp.

[Rupert Pupkin]

I did the trainer this semester but havent studied in a few weeks because ive literally been in survival mode trying to finish top in grad school...anyway I have 6 days left until Im done and then the LSAT grind can start heavy again.

I was planning on going through the MH books, but I am considering getting an adaptive course as well. I was thinking about and realized I do find videos and a little more guidance helpful... What do you guys think if I get?

-7Sage (Isnt 7Sage supposed to be the best online-based course?)
-MH interactive
-Testmasters, Blueprint, Powerscore?
-any others im missing? Its late and im cramming for an exam haha.

My first thought was to do 7Sage and bundle the MH books with it. On top of drilling and PTs. THoughts?

Much appreciated.