Law School

Jdanz · #1 07-27-2005, 10:55 PM

I'm going into my Junior year of college, i'm gonna go to law school.

To do so i'm going to have to take the LSATs.

I will have to choose amongst schools, and weight each school in light of a lot of different variables.

Thoughts?

[censored] · #2 07-27-2005, 10:57 PM

what are the variables besides cost & quality/prestige of school?

Colonel Kataffy · #3 07-27-2005, 11:02 PM

unless you want to work in a huge firm, I suggest you go to the place with the best weather.

squeek12 · #4 07-27-2005, 11:03 PM

i'm starting law school in 2 weeks, getting a little nervous.

The Armchair · #5 07-27-2005, 11:05 PM

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It's not so bad. Where are you going?

squeek12 · #6 07-27-2005, 11:09 PM

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Loyola University New Orleans. It's not very well known nationally, but very well-respecting in the area. Since I'm going to be studying civil law and living in Louisiana, my options were basically limited to Tulane (too expensive) and LSU (not in New Orleans). Plus they gave me a scholarship.

DemonDeac · #7 07-27-2005, 11:12 PM

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me too

based on my grades and activities, i think im a shoe in for villanova which is around my house. my ultimate #1 is Georgetown, but thats gonna be really hard. we shall see.

you wanna look at what u wanna specialize in and what the school is known for. also location and price. i have to pay my way through lawschool.

sfer · #8 07-27-2005, 11:12 PM

Don't until you work for a couple of years. Or meet some young lawyers.

The Armchair · #9 07-27-2005, 11:20 PM

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I'm going into my Junior year of college, i'm gonna go to law school.

To do so i'm going to have to take the LSATs.

I will have to choose amongst schools, and weight each school in light of a lot of different variables.

Thoughts?

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I worked for a few years first. But in any event, the most important aspects are prestige, location, and prestige, in that order. And yes, I mentioned prestige twice.

If you're at a top tier school you can get a job pretty much anywhere. If not, you want to be at a school that has a good reputation in the community you wish to work.

Don't worry about the social aspects, as law school isn't like undergrad. Your social life doesn't depend much on the school itself unless you are in a rather isolated area.

That's pretty much it.

SackUp · #10 07-27-2005, 11:27 PM

First thing you HAVE to do is take an LSAT prep course. Testmasters is hands down the best course. It has increased the score of everyone I know. It increased by score by 19 points! www.testmasters180.com

Obviously doing well in undergrad helps as well, but the LSAT will make or break you for bigger schools, especially somewhere like Georgetown.

I would also recommend reading a book about law school. The best start to finish book is "Law School Confidential by Robert Miller. Really good insight from applying to school to studying to applying for jobs once school is done.

A final bit of advise is to apply EARLY! The applicatin process is really easy because it is all online now. So the only hard part is writing your personal statement. Work on it early and often as well. Though don't stress too much as grades and LSAT are what will make or break you anyhow.

Good luck!