Law School

[good sam]

I didn't take Fisch but I've heard that he's great too. Though, the games do have a system so I wouldn't necessarily go to him just for that. I did PowerScore and I had them down like JJ too. But it he gives you a regiment for studying then maybe it's worth it because my instructor didn't really do that...

+1 on the games. They are the same concept over and over, and anyone can master them. There's absolutely no excuse to get even 1 game question wrong. Eventually you just do them automatically without thinking.

[nyfellow]

wow so many legal eagles in the house BH. The yarmulke thing is tricky. Shaving on CH you see in other professions as well. The yarmulke deal is pretty much a legal thing. id venture to guess most partners and associates at BIGLAW still do not wear yarmulkas at work. I hope this changes, imh one day soon.

[CS91]

The yarmulke deal is pretty much a legal thing.

And banking.

[henche]

id venture to guess most partners and associates at BIGLAW still do not wear yarmulkas at work. I hope this changes, imh one day soon.

I'd venture to say that most associates in biglaw do.  My office is 4/4, and it isn't even NYC. 

[nyfellow]

I'd venture to say that most associates in biglaw do.  My office is 4/4, and it isn't even NYC.

I'm confused by your comment "it isn't even NYC". I'd assume NYC is more cut-throat/old school than out of town counterparts where there often is a more relaxed environment. Again, I do not have any hard data but of the 10 or so associates (BIG LAW + MID SIZE) I personally know that work in NYC, most do not wear yarmulkas. Anything smaller than midsize or heimishe firms, which BH there are more and more is obviously another story. Just my observations. Again, I wish it changes.

[Achas Veachas]

I'm confused by your comment "it isn't even NYC". I'd assume NYC is more cut-throat/old school than out of town counterparts where there often is a more relaxed environment. Again, I do not have any hard data but of the 10 or so associates (BIG LAW + MID SIZE) I personally know that work in NYC, most do not wear yarmulkas. Anything smaller than midsize or heimishe firms, which BH there are more and more is obviously another story. Just my observations. Again, I wish it changes.

I would assume that in NY people are used to seeing people with Yarmulkas.

[nyfellow]

I would assume that in NY people are used to seeing people with Yarmulkas.

I hear ya. But the profession itself is still very waspy. Seeing one and having one of their own walking around with one are two different things. 

[henche]

I would assume that in NY people are used to seeing people with Yarmulkas.

That was my thinking.

[nyfellow]

That was my thinking.

I hear ya, and one would assume. Trust me 

[kangarruu]

I don't know if this is news to anyone, but NY is adopting the Uniform Bar Exam.

[CS91]

I don't know if this is news to anyone, but NY is adopting the Uniform Bar Exam.

Still trying to figure out if this makes things easier or harder...

[good sam]

Still trying to figure out if this makes things easier or harder...

I assume the passing rate is about to get a great deal higher.

Unless I'm mistaken, this means that 15 or so subjects are being dropped, and you no longer have to memorize 2 sets of  laws.

[henche]

I assume the passing rate is about to get a great deal higher.

Unless I'm mistaken, this means that 15 or so subjects are being dropped, and you no longer have to memorize 2 sets of  laws.

New york lawyers were always second rate. Not surprisng they need a "modified" bar. MA has a 90 percent pass rate without dropping 3/4 of the information.

[prelaw]

I heard  some people hire admissions consultants for their applications. Waste of money?

[CS91]

I heard  some people hire admissions consultants for their applications. Waste of money?

Probably. What exactly do they do?

[henche]

I heard  some people hire admissions consultants for their applications. Waste of money?

I encourage this.

[mercaz1]

I would assume that in NY people are used to seeing people with Yarmulkas.

people want a jewish lawyer but not a jewish looking one

[jj1000]

people want a jewish lawyer but not a jewish looking one

Rappers love Jewish lawyers

[prelaw]

Probably. What exactly do they do?

Help you with personal statement/resume/waitlist etc.

I encourage this.

Do you know someone who's good?

[henche]

Help you with personal statement/resume/waitlist etc.

Do you know someone who's good?

No, but, I think yeshiva guys are clueless about putting together a good application, and that it matters a lot more for them.

For every 170+ yeshiva guy you know in columbia or penn, there are another two in Fordham. All you have is a LSAT score and whatever you put in the rest of your application. You're competing against ivy league kids who did teach for america and worked at hedge funds. And against a hundred yeshiva guys who may as well be your clones.