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| aba vs non aba | 11/28/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: Cause of low under graduate gpa i cannot go to law school in ny. i don’t care if it is non aba ...
A: all of which have different requirements for GPA and LSAT scores. Below is a link to all schools. ...
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| GPA | 11/19/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: During my undergraduate studies I attended two schools. At the first school I completed 37 credits ...
A: I believe when you submit all your info to LSDAS, they will calculate somehow the GPA that is ...
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| Acad. Dismissal and Readmission | 11/17/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I attended a third rank law school last fall and was academically dismissed this May. We were on a C ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't have much experience in this particular area. Knowing how law schools ...
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| law school tiers and other concerns | 11/14/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I am in the process of applying to law schools. I am taking the December LSAT and right now I am ...
A: I apologize it has taken me a few days to respond. I'm on vacation and forgot to note that on my ...
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| Good LSAT/ Not so good GPA | 11/6/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: If I have a GPA of around 2.6/2.7 (still don't know what the LSDAS interpretation will say), but I ...
A: Your LSAT score is very strong, so the schools may overlook the GPA, particularly if you explain it ...
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| Music Degree | 11/5/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I have a BM in vocal performance from a very prestigious conservatory with a 4.0, and while I hope ...
A: Unfortunately, I'm not really sure how to answer your question. I've never heard of a BM until just ...
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| Should I work during law school? | 11/2/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I noticed that you had a paralegal certificate, and that's actually something I'm considering at the ...
A: If you are committed to a paralegal or law career, you might consider a B.A. in paralegal studies. ...
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| Law school, undergrad schools | 10/31/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I am now attending University of Texas, before this i was attending Texas state university for a ...
A: I'm sorry it's taken me a few days to respond. Honestly, I'm no 100% sure how schools will look at ...
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| On the LSAT | 10/29/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: 1. What would you advise for preparation for the LSAT, Kaplan or Princeton review why and why not? ...
A: I'm so sorry it's taken me a few days to get back to you. I recommend Princeton Review to prep for ...
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| law school | 10/28/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: what do i need before i go to law school?
A: Before you apply to law schools, you will need a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. ...
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| Law School Dismissal | 10/28/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: Do you know anything about students who have been readmitted to law school after dismissal? I want ...
A: Your concerns are valid, and it's good that you're thinking about this now. The legal field is ...
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| Law School Dismissal | 10/26/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: Do you know anything about students who have been readmitted to law school after dismissal? I want ...
A: I'm not too familiar with readmission after dismissal. I do know that you will have to disclose all ...
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| low LSAT, high GPA | 10/25/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I took the LSAT in October and just received my score - a disappointing 155. I'm graduating from ...
A: Statistically, the odds are not in your favor to be admitted to a top ranked law school with an LSAT ...
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| Am I in or out? | 10/25/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I have a BS in poli sci with GPA 2.8 , and LSAT 141. I live in California, how big a change that I ...
A: Unfortunately, LSAT scores play a very significant role in the law school admission process. With ...
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| GPA - Law School Acceptance | 10/23/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I am 31 years old (almost 32) and I am considering applying to law school. I graduated with a BS ...
A: Law schools do look at LSAT scores and GPAs closely. But I tend to think that because you've been ...
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| Case Brief | 10/16/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I am a pre-law student who is taking a course in Research and Writing. As part of the course, we ...
A: Good job! My only suggestion is that you expand the holding a little bit. You touch on it some in ...
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| Law in Canada | 10/16/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I entered university in Canada into a BSc program for my parents wanted me to study and get a job in ...
A: I'm sorry but I don't know much about corporate law. I was never interested in it during law school ...
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| Law in Canada | 10/15/2008 | Evelyn R. Calvoni |
Q: I entered university in Canada into a BSc program for my parents wanted me to study and get a job in ...
A: Wow, you ask a tough question! I'll do my best to answer it. I don't know you, so I can't tell you ...
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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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