| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Should I work during law school? | 11/2/2008 |
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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| degree | 9/22/2008 |
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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| single parent at law school | 9/21/2008 |
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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| Time Requirements of Law School | 9/4/2008 |
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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| Securities Law | 8/31/2008 |
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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| law school admissions | 8/30/2008 |
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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| LSAT SCORE | 7/3/2008 |
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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| Academic Dismissal | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I completed my first year of law school at a lower first year school and did fairly well, allowing ...
A: Jeff, Sorry to hear about your depression. Admission to a new law school will be largely based on ...
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| paralegal | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I currently work in the hi-tech industry. I make good money but my job is far from satisfactory. I ...
A: As a paralegal, I worked primarily in products liability and insurance defense. Our clients were ...
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| LSAT | 5/27/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to prepare for the LSAT? What do top law schools (e.g., Yale, Harvard, ...
A: The best way to prepare for the LSAT is through a prep course. Law school admissions is a very ...
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| previous question | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I noticed a guy ask about being out of school in the engineering field for some time with interest ...
A: I was in your position when I decided to go to law school. I was several years out of college and ...
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| Getting Into Law School | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have some questions about my prospects of getting into a good law school and I would really ...
A: Intellectual property is one of the hottest practice areas in today's legal market. Law firms and ...
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| Am I employable at 35? | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Sally, I currently 28 and pursuing a paralegal degree and will graduate May 2009. I've always ...
A: 35 is definitely not too old to begin a career as a lawyer! I graduated from law school at age 33 ...
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| Law school dilemma | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Okay, here's where I'm at. I just recieved notice today that I'm waitlisted at Pitt, and I'm still ...
A: Is your question which law school you should attend? There are many considerations that go into ...
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| non aba schools | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My undergraduate started out weak so my final gpa was only a 2.7, then I received a masters in ...
A: It is difficult to comment on the quality of a non-ABA school. ABA approval signifies that a law ...
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| undergrad | 4/20/2008 |
Q: is it possible to have a bachelors' in civil engineering, and go to law school?
A: Yes, you do not need to major in pre-law in order to go to law school. Degrees in engineering and ...
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| LSATs and Law School | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I did very poorly on my SATs, I got around 1050. I have a degree in Marketing and a minor in ...
A: Andrew, I don’t know firsthand how law schools view accommodated test scores. However, the point ...
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| Law School | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I am graduating this May with a 2.7 GPA as an Accounting Major. Is there a chance of me getting into ...
A: Without knowing your LSAT score, it is difficult to predict your chances of acceptance to law ...
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| non aba schools | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My undergraduate started out weak so my final gpa was only a 2.7, then I received a masters in ...
A: Students recently accepted to the nation’s 4th tier schools had GPA’s of around 3.0 and LSAT scores ...
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| Character and Fitness | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I want to go to law school but I have numerous traffic tickets, all over five years old. I filed ...
A: One of the prerequisites for the practice of law is good character and fitness. Examiners look for ...
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| Law School Tiers | 3/26/2008 |
Q: In past answers you have made reference to 4th tier law schools. In the mid-west (Minnesota, ...
A: Sarah, Law schools rankings sort the 195+ ABA-approved law schools into four levels based on the ...
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| What do i need to get into law school? | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I'm just starting my high school career, and i want to know what i need to have to get into a good ...
A: Your high school grades are not considered in the law school admissions process. While top-notch ...
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| What are the some good non-ABA schools | 3/21/2008 |
Q: What are the best non-ABA schools here in southern California?
A: A number of law schools operate without the approval of the American Bar Association (ABA) and each ...
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| CPA + Law... but interested in LAW ENFORCEMENT? | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I just saw this site and it is wonderful! I have read through a lot of your previous posts. This is ...
A: If you are merely using law school as a potential stepping stone to FBI employment and if you are an ...
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| Undergraduate degree | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My daughter is thinking about a law career in the future. She will be entering college in the Fall ...
A: Your daughter’s undergraduate GPA and her LSAT score are the two factors that matter most in law ...
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| LSAT Validity | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I scored a 153 on the LSAT and have averaged a 155 in my practice tests at home. Do I have any ...
A: Yes, you can gain acceptance to law school with an LSAT score in the 150’s although you may not get ...
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| Law Review vs. Internship | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I was invited to participate in scholarly writing, which leads to Law Review. I am starting my 2nd ...
A: Congratulations on being accepted to participate on Law Review! I would highly recommend that you ...
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| Bottom of the class | 3/15/2008 |
Q: (i.e. the bottom 30%)How common is this? Do you know what schools practice this? Thanks much!
A: I am not aware of this practice. Many law schools have an academic probation policy in which ...
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| Law School Question | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I just recently found this site, I hope it is still up to date and you are still answering ...
A: Becoming an assistant district attorney (ADA) is a realistic and achievable goal. However, it is ...
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| Paralegal to Attorney | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Sally, I am a certified paralegal (NALA) working as a healthcare paralegal in a medium sized law ...
A: Scott, Scoring 155 and above on practice tests indicates that your LSAT score is not an accurate ...
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| Financial Spins | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am 29 years old and only recently realized I was meant to be a lawyer. I am torn between whether ...
A: Law school loans typically pay for tuition, books, housing and related law school costs. To pay ...
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| low lsat high gpa | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am planning on attending law school this fall semester and I am getting everything ready to apply, ...
A: I would suggest retaking the LSAT in June to improve your score. Fourth-tier law schools usually ...
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| Do I have a chance? | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I just received an lsat score of 146. My GPA from the Univ. of Illinois is 2.72 in Political ...
A: Law school admission is an extremely competitive process. Students recently accepted to the ...
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| What are my chances? | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I just received an lsat score of 146. My GPA from the Univ. of Illinois is 2.72 in Political ...
A: Law school admission is an extremely competitive process. Students recently accepted to the ...
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| law scool at 45 | 2/23/2008 |
Q: before my question I would like to say that this web site and all its advice have helped me ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to go to law school. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) - ...
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| Lawyers/Judges | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Can someone, not a lawyer/judge still give us a proper judgement based on the situation?
A: Soaring legal costs and court delays have prompted many people to settle their disputes outside the ...
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| admisssions to law school - how to get off the wait list | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Recently, I applied to law school and have been placed on the wait list. I know that the only thing ...
A: Law schools seek candidates that demonstrate the ability to succeed in the competitive academic ...
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| law school | 2/17/2008 |
Q: If you know the law very very well, will that make you pass the bar or is there a lot of ambiguity ...
A: The bar exam tests substantive knowledge of the law including Constitutional Law, Contracts/Sales, ...
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| becoming a district attorney | 2/16/2008 |
Q: im 15 years old and i know that after college i want to do something in the criminal justice field, ...
A: To become a district attorney or “DA,” you must graduate from law school and pass your state’s bar ...
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| CFA/law school | 2/11/2008 |
Q: How about the CFA? What venues of law could I apply it to, and is it an worthwhile investment of 3 ...
A: If you are considering law school, I believe a CPA would be more useful than a CFA. A CPA would ...
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| admissions to law school with a Phoenix Online degree | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Will I be accepted into a law school with a undergraduate degree from Phoenix Online providing I ...
A: Chris, In the United States, six regional accrediting bodies account for the majority of colleges ...
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| Do Judges need to be Lawyers? | 2/5/2008 |
Q: In reviewing the candidates for circuit, appellate and state supreme courts, do those candidates ...
A: Most, but not all, judges possess a law degree. While federal judges and judges in the appellate ...
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| GPA/Grad School and Getting into a Law School | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I had a very tumultuous first couple of years in college. My GPA was VERY poor and I barely stayed ...
A: Your master’s degree and strong grades in the master's program should help boost your chances. It ...
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| Academic Dismissal From Law School | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I was academically dismissed from law school. Is this absolutely true, currently, that a dismissed ...
A: Isabel, Most schools impose a waiting period before a student may submit an application for ...
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| lawyer | 1/29/2008 |
Q: how to be a good lawyer..? which university serve best law course..? what subject must i master too ...
A: Alin, Being a good lawyer requires many skills including strong communication and writing skills, ...
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| Grad School vs. Law School | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I just recently graduated from CSU Sacramento with a BA in Sociology. I don't have a very high GPA, ...
A: I recommend one of the official guides published by the Law School Admission Council, the LSAT's ...
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| quit law school? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am currently a 2L who has just started the spring semester. I have about 2.6 GPA, and I've hated ...
A: Jonathan, I’m sorry to hear that you dislike law school. What specifically do you dislike about ...
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| undergraduate gpa | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i'm in my 3rd yr of my undergraduate degree. My first two years weren't the most stellar marks, i ...
A: Law schools generally examine your overall grade point average for all four years of undergraduate ...
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| Quiting Law School | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I just finished my first semester of law school in December, and am in the 2nd week of my second ...
A: Richard, Congratulations on making the top 15% of your class! Whether you should continue depends ...
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| Accounting student seeks advise | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the 4th year of working on my undergraduate degree in Accounting and want to go to ...
A: Your undergraduate area of study is not of crucial importance in the law school admissions process. ...
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| Interested in becoming a lawyer... | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Kane, I graduated from college two years ago with a Management degree and currently work at a yacht ...
A: Since you were "juggling a lot" while in college, you should mention in your admissions essays those ...
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| life after dismissal | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I was academically dismissed from a 4th tier law school in 2006. According to the ABA, I must wait ...
A: You need to demonstrate to law schools that you have the academic ability and qualities needed to ...
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| Accreditation? | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I will be taking the LSAT soon, but I have a few questions about law school. I got my undergrad ...
A: Inobe, Regionally accredited schools are predominantly academically oriented, non-profit ...
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| Grad School vs. Law School | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I just recently graduated from CSU Sacramento with a BA in Sociology. I don't have a very high GPA, ...
A: Marla, Congratulations on your recent graduation! If you are asking whether you should attend grad ...
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| lawyers | 1/18/2008 |
Q: What skills and what should I learn to become a lawyer?
A: Jonnae, Working as a lawyer is a demanding profession that requires stamina, motivation and ...
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| Interested in becoming a lawyer... | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Kane, I graduated from college two years ago with a Management degree and currently work at a yacht ...
A: Law school admission is an extremely competitive process. To get an idea of the kind of grades and ...
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| Undergraduate degree and law school admission | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I am taking the LSATS this June and I plan on applying to law schools next fall. I know there is ...
A: Joseph, Your undergraduate area of study is not of crucial importance in the law school admissions ...
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| law school | 1/7/2008 |
Q: i scored a 149 on my lsat with a 3.2 gpa, can i go to cal western
A: Ashley, Almost half of all applicants were accepted to California Western for the 2007-2008 year. ...
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| law schools | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Recently I was curved out of an ABA lawschools where not only was I experiencing personal issues ...
A: Lisa, My opinion of all non-ABA schools is essentially the same: don’t do it! No matter how well ...
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| becoming a D.A | 12/19/2007 |
Q: my dream is to become a district attorney. i am currently in high school and i would like to know ...
A: Bre-Ann, To become a district attorney, you will need to graduate from a four-year undergraduate ...
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| does undergrad matter? | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I am attending a state university at the moment and i am doing well. I wish to attend a top law ...
A: Josh, GPA and LSAT are the two main admissions criteria that law schools consider. However, your ...
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| The Lsat | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Does it make a difference whether i take the lsat in february or in june; is it easier or harder in ...
A: Most students take the June exam because their scores will be available in time to apply to law ...
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| law school | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I've been interested in law all my life. I want to go to Harvard Law school,but i want to know what ...
A: Najma, Harvard Law School is one of the most well-respected law schools in the country. Since ...
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| transferring | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I'm finishing-off my first semester as a 1L in California, my boyfriend has to move to New York for ...
A: Clare, It would be a shame to throw away a year of hard work, time and money because you aren't ...
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| law school professors | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Do law school professors generally have a JD and a PhD? If so, in what areas are the PhDs? Right ...
A: Paul, Most law school professors have a law degree and some possess an LLM., which is like a Ph.D. ...
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| LSAT Question | 11/19/2007 |
Q: What study books or reading books would you recommend for someone who is planning to take the LSAT. ...
A: One of the most effective ways to prepare for the LSAT is to take a prep course. If taking a ...
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| 3.42 with 145 LSAT,Beat the odds? | 11/17/2007 |
Q: My situation is alot diffrent from the regular Law school person, Currently I am a senior at a ...
A: Jason, Law schools examine a variety of factors in making admissions decisions. While the LSAT ...
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| Law School Single Mom | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Can a single mom of two make it through law school? I met two women, years ago, who dedicated ...
A: Kathi, A single mom of two can certainly excel in law school. Yes, law school is a full-time job ...
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| law school at 27 | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I'm at a paradox with regard to law school. I've always been interested in the law and I've ...
A: Michael, A lawyer and a CPA are both solid career choices with great income potential. As to which ...
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| accounting undergrad curious about law school | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I'm currently working on my degree in accounting; however, the curriculum doesn't have enough ...
A: Strong writing skills are crucial to success in law school and beyond. One’s success in law school ...
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| Uncertain Future for Paralegals? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Sally, I read your article on legal process outsourcing on the Litigation Support Today website. ...
A: Ranked as one of the 20 best jobs in America by CNN.Money, the paralegal field is exploding and ...
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| law school | 9/27/2007 |
Q: For several years I've taken an interest in law. I'm currently enrolled in an MBA program and will ...
A: If, by “most desirable,” you mean most high-paying then no, not all highly compensated tax attorneys ...
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| Concerns from prospective law student | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Let me just start by saying that I really appreciate the time that you put into this forum. It is a ...
A: Whether attending a tier 3 or 4 school is a viable option really depends on your post-graduate ...
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| law school | 9/21/2007 |
Q: For several years I've taken an interest in law. I'm currently enrolled in an MBA program and will ...
A: Paul, Tax attorneys represent clients before federal, state and local taxing authorities as well ...
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| tax law | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I will graduate next Fall from Gonzaga University with a degree in accounting. I plan to internship ...
A: Law school admissions decisions are largely based on two criteria: grade point average and LSAT ...
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| trying to prepare | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I am a senior in high school and my dream is to become a lawyer. I have been trying to figure out ...
A: Samantha, English and Liberal Arts studies are great majors for would-be law students. Writing is ...
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| B.S. for law school | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I recently changed my major from Biological Sciences to Psychology (in my senior year). I chaged ...
A: Maureen, You can apply this year for admission to law school next year (fall 2008) if you will be ...
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| Can i make it to law school?? | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i have a big question that has been bugging me, i just took my LSAT and passed it with a 161. I was ...
A: Martin, In the United States, there are six regional accrediting bodies that account for the ...
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| High School Student!!! | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I'm a high school student and I'm preparing for my future. I want to be a lawyer and planning on ...
A: Caleshia, No, they will not give you the test. In your last year of undergraduate school, you will ...
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| Poor 1L grades - high tier II school | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I just recieved my 1L grades, and they were very poor. I'm probably around the bottom third of my ...
A: Do not give up your legal ambitions because of a poor first year performance in law school. You ...
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| Law School in my future? | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I am working toward an associates in Paralegal, and I was a late-starter. I am 43. Do you think that ...
A: Suzanne, Starting law school in your mid-forties is not uncommon. Law schools seek variety in ...
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| law school | 5/12/2007 |
Q: How are you? My son has been accepted to BU, Vanderbilt and a couple of other law schools for ...
A: Dale, Congratulations, your son has been accepted to two good law schools! However, higher tuition ...
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| What is Too Old for Law School . . . | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I am a 36 year old woman that is in the process of completing a Master's Degree. I have been ...
A: Louisa, Age 36 is certainly not too old to embark on a legal career. Law schools seek variety in ...
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| ummm | 4/19/2007 |
Q: what is the maximum and minimum education and training required for this job? at what cost do this ...
A: To become a lawyer, you will need to complete a four-year undergraduate program and graduate from a ...
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| can i get into law school? | 3/21/2007 |
Q: My name is Scott. I have a problem and am currently trying to fix it. I attend SUNY ALBANY and have ...
A: There is certainly hope for you! Law schools generally make admissions decisions based on two ...
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| Becomming a lawyer | 3/5/2007 |
Q: O.k. Well, I am 17 years old and a junior at a school in New Orleans. I am really looking foward to ...
A: You are wise to investigate the legal field before investing thousands in a law school education. ...
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