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| GPA and quality of undergrad school | 10/9/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I am interested in applying to a top 50 law school but am concerned that my 3.22 undergrad GPA may ...
A: YOU ASKED: Do you know if law schools consider the quality of the undergraduate school when looking ...
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| my chances UH LAW | 10/4/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: U.S. News 2008 ranking: 60th Application deadline: full-time: 2/15, part-time: 2/1 Application fee: ...
A: Sorry it took me a couple of days to respond. Congratulations on completing the LSAT this past ...
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| Law school application | 10/3/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I have a general question. If an ivy league law school (in my case U Penn) contacts you inviting ...
A: I can't answer your question with 100% certainty. But I can tell you that if a school is asking you ...
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| LSAT | 9/30/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: Is it possible to apply for Law school with a LSAT score pending? I mean if I send in my ...
A: No, that is not a horrible idea. :) You should be fine. Though you're not taking the LSAT until ...
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| becoming a lawyer | 9/26/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: hey i am intrested in becoming a lawyer in a couple of years specializing in divorces,physcology ...
A: The nice thing about going to law school is that it doesn't really matter what you study in college. ...
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| Law school | 9/24/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: As of right now I'm getting an associates degree in Paralegal Studies. My question is what kind of ...
A: First, be sure to get a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college. The better the ...
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| degree | 9/22/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: "I am currently trying to choose a degree best for me and great for law school. I am thinking about ...
A: The degrees you mention – Journalism, Sociology, and English – would all be a great fit for law ...
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| degree | 9/22/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I am currently trying to choose a degree best for me and great for law school. I am thinking about ...
A: All of the degrees your are considering would be excellent. Years ago, certain undergraduate ...
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| single parent at law school | 9/21/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I am a single parent of a 10-yr-old and I want to apply to law school. I scored a 165 LSAT and my ...
A: Your solid LSAT score, ethnic background, volunteer work and experience in the legal field are all ...
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| LSAT | 9/19/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: Is it possible to apply for Law school with a LSAT score pending? I mean if I send in my ...
A: Yes, the schools will consider you. While it's best to take the earlier LSAT so that you can apply ...
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| law school undergrad | 9/17/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I am presently in my first year and working towards a psychology degree and have a great desire to ...
A: I'm not sure how things work in Canada, but in the U.S. it doesn't matter what undergrad degree you ...
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| undergrad degree and law school success | 9/13/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: What under grad degree will offer the best preparation for success in law school?
A: One of the nice things about law school is that your success there doesn't depend at all on what you ...
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| LSAT | 9/11/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: Hall, My name is Ebony. I would like to know what must I score on the LSAT, SAT,or the ACT to attend ...
A: You need to take the LSAT. The score you need depends on the school you apply to and your GPA in ...
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| computer | 9/10/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: What skills education and experience you need to be a lawyer
A: To practice law in the United States, one needs a bachelors degree from a university and a juris ...
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| Practice LSAT | 9/8/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I am considering going to law school but am a little concerned. I am a sophomore in college and just ...
A: Yes, it is absolutely possible to improve your LSAT score dramatically. Do not let anyone tell you ...
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| The "Dime-a-Dozen" Undergrads. | 9/7/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I'm a senior in High School and hope to eventually go to a higher-end law school. In researching ...
A: I agree with those that say to major in what interests you. After all, college should afford you the ...
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| Time Requirements of Law School | 9/4/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I've been going back and forth for years about attending law school and pursuing my JD. I've always ...
A: CF, If you have your sights set on law school, you should go for it! You are right that law school ...
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| disclosure on law school applications | 9/3/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I understand that each school has different policies for what offenses need to be disclosed (having ...
A: I highly doubt you would have to disclose that on a law school application. Law schools usually ...
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| LLM and law exams | 9/3/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I am 15, studying in India and plan to persue law as a career. I would like to know, if i do a five ...
A: I do not know what is required to earn an LLM in the United States. Requirements for earning an LLM ...
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| Securities Law | 8/31/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I have been in the insurance and financial services industry for 22 years. I've recently considered ...
A: Securities law is a lucrative area of law that is in demand in today's legal marketplace. A recent ...
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| hi | 8/31/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: HOW DO I GET INTERVENTION AND WHAT IS YOUR ANALYSIS AND SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE FOLLWING ISSUES: ...
A: I apologize but I cannot help you with this. My profile indicates that I can answer questions about ...
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| law school admissions | 8/30/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: without having an undergraduate degree, is law school at all possible? would an outstanding LSAT ...
A: Stephen, You must possess an undergraduate degree to gain acceptance to law school in the United ...
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| 3rd or 4th Tier School for Executive | 8/29/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I was wondering what your take on attending a 3rd or 4th tier school would be? I am an executive at ...
A: As long as the school is ABA accredited, you should get what you need out the education. In fact, ...
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| law school admission | 8/28/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I am a business undergraduate student interested in pursuing the profession of law. I have heard ...
A: I agree with you that the law profession is competitive. Going to a top school will definitely ...
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| law school admission | 8/27/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I am a business undergraduate student interested in pursuing the profession of law. I have heard ...
A: I'll try to answer all your questions one at a time. Going to a "top tier" law school is always a ...
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| undergraduate major | 8/24/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: Brian, I am a senior in High school but I have been doing post secondary option program for two ...
A: Brittini: The common wisdom is that no one undergraduate course of study is better than another ...
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| Applying for Law School | 8/18/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I hope to attend law school in the Fall 2009 semester. I just graduated with a BA in Criminal ...
A: Congratulations on graduating from college! It's great that you're considering law school. I don't ...
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| Is law school right for me? | 8/9/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I'm a pre-law junior. I do not like reading very much and got a low grade in my first philosophy ...
A: First of all, I want to congratulate you for asking this question of yourself and others at this ...
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| Law school admission for fall 2009 | 8/6/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I am a 24 year old African American MBA student trying to figure out my chances of getting into law ...
A: I will address your questions in the order you asked.I have a recommendation from my undergraduate ...
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| Online law school accreditation | 8/6/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: are there any online law school that are accredited, besides Concord Law School?
A: No online law schools (including Concord Law School) are accredited/approved by the American Bar ...
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| Work Experience/Certification vs. Straight to Law School | 8/4/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I am currently going for my MS degree in Accountancy at an AACSB accredited university and am ...
A: Your LSAT score, not your CPA certification, will be the primary factor influencing your ability to ...
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| becoming a lawyer | 8/4/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I have MBA degree in finance and I would like to become a lawyer. I am not sure how long will it ...
A: Please note, the following questions relate to the United States: A law degree takes a minimum of ...
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| low lsat--high legal experience | 8/3/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: Hall: I am trying to get into law school without retaking the lsat. Instead, I am hoping you might ...
A: Many law schools would value your credentials and experience. However, law schools generally require ...
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| What I can say as a law student | 8/3/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I am a 3L law school student. My question is: I understand that I must not represent myself as an ...
A: My advice is to steer away from these types of conversations entirely. Even if you state at the ...
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| LSAT/admissions question | 7/31/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I am trying to figure out when to take LSAT prep classes and ultimately the LSAT test if I want to ...
A: I highly recommend you take the test in October, if possible. If you take the test in December, I ...
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| Is the field of law becoming oversaturated | 7/24/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I am currently serving in the army and my job deals with intelligence work. I have been thinking of ...
A: While it may be true that the field is becoming saturated, in my view, there will always be ...
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| prosecuting attorney | 7/23/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me. i need to know what is a good undergraduate degree to follow ...
A: The common wisdom is that no one course of undergraduate study is better than any other insofar as ...
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| Starting Over | 7/14/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I'm currently in a fourth tier ABA approved school. I hate the administration, location, and most ...
A: Although I don't know anyone who has tried to start law school over after completing their first ...
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| Low GPA but good experience | 7/5/2008 | Brian Greenberg |
Q: I graduated from a VERY difficult and highly ranked small southern undergraduate institution with a ...
A: Jake: To be honest with you, it's going to be tough. Unlike business schools, law schools don't ...
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| LSAT SCORE | 7/3/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: If I scored a 155 on LSAT and have a 3.6 GPA FROM TX TECH Honors College in 3 years with a degree in ...
A: With an LSAT score of 155, you may find it difficult to gain admission to a top tier law school. ...
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