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t-14orbust · Post by **t-14orbust** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:25 am

You might want to check with the individual schools or Mike Spivey/Karen Buttenbaum(former HLS adcomm) in their thread, but I'm pretty sure the question is largely in reference to college+. Unless you were punished for something egregious in high school (which would likely involve legal action unless it's academic dishonesty) then you should be okay. Definitely do not worry about elementary/middle school

everything_bagel · Post by **everything_bagel** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:37 am

smccgrey wrote:
js1663 wrote: I was wondering about this too. I was suspended a few times in elementary school like any good, energetic kid. There's no way i'd be able to remember all the instances I got in trouble. Do they really expect us to report on our elementary school records?

Realistically, if you answer no to that question, do you think Harvard is going to track down what elementary school you went to, and phone them to ask for information from 10/15/20 years ago? I really doubt it. I mean high school maybe - but even then, it seems like a stretch.

I think it's unclear enough that if on the off chance they actually did, you would be able to say "Wow, you mean that included elementary school!? I assumed it didn't, because that would be ridiculous!"

I don't think the concern is really about admissions or how the schools react--it's about making sure your law school apps are consistent with the bar. I think it's probably worth a call to schools to confirm what should be included, unfortunately. That's what I'm planning to do re: my own pre-college indiscretions.

gentlemanscholar · Post by **gentlemanscholar** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:43 am

checking in

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:48 am

ikethegremlin · Post by **ikethegremlin** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:53 am

smccgrey wrote:
everything_bagel wrote:
smccgrey wrote:
js1663 wrote: I was wondering about this too. I was suspended a few times in elementary school like any good, energetic kid. There's no way i'd be able to remember all the instances I got in trouble. Do they really expect us to report on our elementary school records?

Realistically, if you answer no to that question, do you think Harvard is going to track down what elementary school you went to, and phone them to ask for information from 10/15/20 years ago? I really doubt it. I mean high school maybe - but even then, it seems like a stretch.

I think it's unclear enough that if on the off chance they actually did, you would be able to say "Wow, you mean that included elementary school!? I assumed it didn't, because that would be ridiculous!"
I don't think the concern is really about admissions or how the schools react--it's about making sure your law school apps are consistent with the bar. I think it's probably worth a call to schools to confirm what should be included, unfortunately. That's what I'm planning to do re: my own pre-college indiscretions.

I guess it's better safe than sorry! What would getting into a little trouble in high school have to do with the bar though? I actually don't have anything that would be on my record (as far as I can recall), I'm just curious.

I seriously doubt any Bar Association is going back into even your high school record, let alone your middle/elementary. In fact, serious question - what do they even research beyond your criminal record?

blueberrycrumble · Post by **blueberrycrumble** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:02 pm

t-14orbust wrote:You might want to check with the individual schools or Mike Spivey/Karen Buttenbaum(former HLS adcomm) in their thread, but I'm pretty sure the question is largely in reference to college+. Unless you were punished for something egregious in high school (which would likely involve legal action unless it's academic dishonesty) then you should be okay. Definitely do not worry about elementary/middle school

^This. I went to 6 different elementary/middle schools and literally cannot even remember their names lol

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:53 pm

xylocarp · Post by **xylocarp** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:57 pm

bex was saying something like, which would you choose?
- $$
- prestige

That might be hard to answer without going into a little more specifics though

chimera · Post by **chimera** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:01 pm

Maybe what region you want to work in post LS?

ilikebaseball · Post by **ilikebaseball** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:03 pm

still wanting a good SMU thread dont make me do it guys ill fuck it up!

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:10 pm

Dream_weaver32 · Post by **Dream_weaver32** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:12 pm

choward014 wrote:still wanting a good SMU thread dont make me do it guys ill fuck it up!

I got it! Working at a golf course while it rains makes for a pretty boring day.

Dream_weaver32 · Post by **Dream_weaver32** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:12 pm

smccgrey wrote:
chimera wrote:Maybe what region you want to work in post LS?
This is a great idea!

NYC
DC
LA
SF
Chicago
Boston
bunch of other options that I'm not familiar with because I'm from Canada
International

??

Have to add Dallas/Houston

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:13 pm

xylocarp · Post by **xylocarp** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:13 pm

There are probs too many major cities for the ten options

maybe we could do like northeast/midwest/etc.?

LLH where are youuu, I want to see my Chi banner/check into that thread!

rebexness · Post by **rebexness** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:14 pm

blueberrycrumble · Post by **blueberrycrumble** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:16 pm

rebexness wrote:Maybe:
NYC
DC
Chi
Boston
California
Texas
The South
Intl
Secondary Market
Tertiary Market

Hm... Can I pick 5 options? LOL

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:17 pm

xylocarp · Post by **xylocarp** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:17 pm

Oh nice bex. I'll do that once I get a pole tug

xylocarp · Post by **xylocarp** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:18 pm

smccgrey wrote:
blueberrycrumble wrote:
rebexness wrote:Maybe:
NYC
DC
Chi
Boston
California
Texas
The South
Intl
Secondary Market
Tertiary Market
Hm... Can I pick 5 options? LOL

hahah this is why I think there needs to be an IDGAF option (although I think blueberry is more of an "I can't decide" than an "ANYWHERRREE"

I'll ask about your #1. assuming you got identical job offers (adjusting for COL) in EVERY market, which one would you choose

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:19 pm

Fiero85 · Post by **Fiero85** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:23 pm

NYC
DC
Other East Coast
Chicagoland
Other Midwest
Cali, brah
Other West
TX
Other South
IDGAF - #jerbplease

Enable multiple selections

Edit: or if rolling with 1st choice only, then replace IDGAF with "International"

rebexness · Post by **rebexness** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:29 pm

Dream_weaver32 · Post by **Dream_weaver32** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:14 pm

SMU Applicant thread is up for anyone interested

Learn_Live_Hope · Post by **Learn_Live_Hope** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:20 pm

xylocarp wrote:There are probs too many major cities for the ten options maybe we could do like northeast/midwest/etc.?

LLH where are youuu, I want to see my Chi banner/check into that thread!

I wasn't feeling too well. Still recovering…

I'm hoping to feel better by tomorrow, and will work on it tomorrow.

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