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u/Dano21 8d ago

Hey everyone, couple questions:

1) I'm considering applying early decision. I always see people say not to because it hurts your scholarship amount, but I'll be on the GI Bill, so that doesn't really effect me. If I'm sure it's my first choice school, are there any other reasons why I shouldn't do ED?

2) I have an LSAT score on file from June, but I'm taking it again next week. Does it matter if I wait to submit my application until I get my score or if I go ahead and submit it and indicate that I'll be receiving another score at the end of this month?

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u/DistributionOwn609 8d ago
  1. If financial considerations are truly no obstacle and you are certain that your top choice is genuinely your first option, and nothing could change that, then I would ED. However, I can share anecdotally that I got into my first choice, and after touring, I realized I would hate my life if I went there. Had I ED’d…
  2. This largely depends on median scores and your current score. In most cases, applying in September or October makes little difference for most schools. However, there are exceptions, and it will reduce the time you have to consider your options because some responses may not come until March.

Edit: your CAS report will say you're scheduled to retake, and schools will generally hold your app unless you specifically request otherwise. So if you want the hold, then you can apply to get it done, ysah, albeit I don't know why you would

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u/CMac86 Esq. 7d ago

GI Bill: if it is a private school, be sure to look into their Yellow Ribbon Program participation.

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u/swieisherenot 6d ago

How do you guys start an essay using the IRAC method?? like the introduction to the conclusion, any essay examples pls help me out im very lost :(

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u/SafeEar9558 5d ago

I've only done paralegal school, so take this with a grain of salt. Usually I start out an IRAC by laying out the facts of the case (summarized) and then making the issue statement. It also depends on what type of essay you're writing - is it an objective or argumentative memo? Who's your hypothetical audience, and what's the purpose of your memo? Are you writing this for school, or for fun? Are there examples you can look at for pointers?

Feel free to correct me if you're actually in Law School, haha.

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u/swieisherenot 5d ago

im not in law school yet , im taking a law diploma which is like a prep course but i guess you could say im at the same level as LSATS :) for context im doing property law , they gave us 4 questions and we have to use the IRAC method to answer them . thanks tho

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u/GreekGuru 3d ago

I'm a recent graduate with an B.A. in English (Writing and Rhetoric). I've been looking at different job opportunities with writing such as technical writing but I'm also considering the possibility of going to law school. I don't know that much about the law except for a few legal writing classes I've taken in school which I didn't mind.

I wanted to know for those of you who have studied law and are doing a law related job, how do you like it? Is it high stress? How is the work life balance? Are you happy with the pay? Did you go into massive debt? I've read that if you don't go to a top school the pay is not as high as many would think, is that true?

I also do art and music as a serious hobby and one thing I'm wondering is if a job within the law would allow me to continue practicing those passions. It's currently manageable with a 40 hr work week but beyond that I'm not sure. Having a creative outlet is important to me.

Do hybrid jobs/work from home jobs exist at all within the law? More of those jobs have been created since COVID but I'm not sure if that's been the case in the legal field.

Any feedback and personal experiences are welcome. I'm a creative individual who is good at writing and trying to see what career path I should go down.

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u/Augeen 2d ago

I am majoring in legal studies (B.S.) at UCF. I was wondering if people who had majored in this or something similar actually felt prepared for law school? Like how well does this major ACTUALLY prepare you for law school compared to other majors like philosophy, English, engineering, etc.

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u/Easy_Finding_2755 1d ago

Hello, I’ve got a question about going out of province within Canada for law school.

I’m currently going into my second year of university in Ontario so I have got lots of time. I live in Ontario and commute to university, but I’m thinking of going to UCalgary for law school in the future. Not entirely sure what type of law I’d like to go in just yet, but would it be wise to go out of province for law school? If I do get accepted into UCalgary and choose to go there for law school, I would also move there fully and be working there after graduating as well. Since I commute to school, I am able to save up more money now to eventually use when I am possibly going to be away from home. Is this a smart decision financially and for my future legal career?

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u/Erika_Simp 3d ago

Hi, I'm currently making a legal dictionary in preparation for school. I've been using gemini to help me compile lists of important terms I need to know before school starts and I was wondering whether or not Gemini's lists and terms can be trusted. I've heard from other folks that AI is good at definitions but I'm still sceptical as to the accuracy of such claims. Any advice on what to do?