Author Topic: Law School (Read 371727 times)

AJK · « **Reply #80 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:47:39 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on June 26, 2013, 08:33:42 PM

and what sort of job are you offering? Perhaps they are looking to cut back on hours?

True dat.

Menachem613 · « **Reply #81 on:** June 26, 2013, 10:20:24 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on June 26, 2013, 08:33:42 PM

and what sort of job are you offering? Perhaps they are looking to cut back on hours?

It's a legal tax position in a specialized area (in-house). The applicants were in-house as well.

shiframeir · « **Reply #82 on:** June 27, 2013, 12:31:24 AM »

Quote from: Jay the PRESIDENT on June 23, 2013, 01:11:07 AM

This is most true for first job. after that experience is most important. lawyers dont win cases bec they went to a T14 school.

Depends on the law job, if you want BIGLAW, even ten years out, the law school you went to is very important.

eliteflyer · « **Reply #83 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:24:36 PM »

Who runs the "law school success seminar" advertised on the main site?

henche · « **Reply #84 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:26:41 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on July 15, 2013, 03:24:36 PM

Who runs the "law school success seminar" advertised on the main site?

For the right price, I'd be happy to endorse it and say that I took it and it is what made me successful.

Menachem613 · « **Reply #85 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:31:15 PM »

Quote from: henche on July 15, 2013, 03:26:41 PM

For the right price, I'd be happy to endorse it and say that I took it and it is what made me successful.

Where do you work currently?

eliteflyer · « **Reply #86 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:32:02 PM »

Quote from: henche on July 15, 2013, 03:26:41 PM

For the right price, I'd be happy to endorse it and say that I took it and it is what made me successful.

though not necessarily ethical or honest

henche · « **Reply #87 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:42:43 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on July 15, 2013, 03:32:02 PM

though not necessarily ethical or honest

OT!!

eliteflyer · « **Reply #88 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:51:33 PM »

Quote from: henche on July 15, 2013, 03:42:43 PM

OT!!

Did you indeed participate in this program?

henche · « **Reply #89 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:52:58 PM »

No, just saw it today for first time.

Good idea to make one targeted for BTL's, since prob most of us go in concerned that we're behind. If I don't like law firm life, maybe I'll start one myself

eliteflyer · « **Reply #90 on:** July 15, 2013, 04:03:26 PM »

Quote from: henche on July 15, 2013, 03:52:58 PM

No, just saw it today for first time.

Good idea to make one targeted for BTL's, since prob most of us go in concerned that we're behind. If I don't like law firm life, maybe I'll start one myself

Of more utility, are programs that teach mastery of the LSAT and any real advice about the state of the legal profession, aimed primarily at informing students about the risks associated with assuming high amounts of debt for a degree of questionable earning power.

BTLs in my experience were not at a particular disadvantage with respect to actual classes or performance on law school exams. Instead, the real challenges appeared to arise in interviews where they often lacked the confidence to convince a hiring partner that they were just as savvy and prepared as the their peers who came up through more traditional channels.

henche · « **Reply #91 on:** July 15, 2013, 04:08:35 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on July 15, 2013, 04:03:26 PM

Of more utility, are programs that teach mastery of the LSAT and any real advice about the state of the legal profession, aimed primarily at informing students about the risks associated with assuming high amounts of debt for a degree of questionable earning power.

BTLs in my experience were not at a particular disadvantage with respect to actual classes or performance on law school exams. Instead, the real challenges appeared to arise in interviews where they often lacked the confidence to convince a hiring partner that they were just as savvy and prepared as the their peers who came up through more traditional channels.

Well sure. but where's the money at? (LSAT tutoring is def also where it's at, but field is already developed)

Menachem613 · « **Reply #92 on:** July 15, 2013, 04:10:12 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on July 15, 2013, 04:03:26 PM

Of more utility, are programs that teach mastery of the LSAT and any real advice about the state of the legal profession, aimed primarily at informing students about the risks associated with assuming high amounts of debt for a degree of questionable earning power.

BTLs in my experience were not at a particular disadvantage with respect to actual classes or performance on law school exams. Instead, the real challenges appeared to arise in interviews where they often lacked the communication skills to convince a hiring partner that they were just as savvy and prepared as the their peers who came up through more traditional channels.

FTFY

jj1000 · « **Reply #93 on:** July 15, 2013, 05:11:10 PM »

I heard law school prep courses are a waste of time. They teach you the same stuff you learn the first week in school.

It is smart to target BTL's as I know we do feel under-confident starting the year...

henche · « **Reply #94 on:** July 15, 2013, 05:29:54 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on July 15, 2013, 05:11:10 PM

I heard law school prep courses are a waste of time. They teach you the same stuff you learn the first week in school.

It is smart to target BTL's as I know we do feel under-confident starting the year...

Of course it's worthless. But if it makes people more confident than they'd be otherwise, then it's valuable.
(I suppose the confidence would be from knowing they aren't missing out on any valuable prep, because there is no valuable prep...)

I did some sort of pre-law course they offered me free. It was as worthless as an unactivated vr, but at least I didn't feel like I was at a disadvantage going in compared to the people who did one.

Dan · « **Reply #95 on:** July 15, 2013, 06:03:28 PM »

If they actually can teach you how to write then why is it worthless?
Many guys prob enter law school without ever having written a paper.

jj1000 · « **Reply #96 on:** July 15, 2013, 06:04:39 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 15, 2013, 06:03:28 PM

If they actually can teach you how to write then why is it worthless?
Many guys prob enter law school without ever having written a paper.

You don't need to know how to write for law school exams. And legal writing they teach in school (usually pass/fail).

henche · « **Reply #97 on:** July 15, 2013, 06:09:06 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on July 15, 2013, 06:04:39 PM

You don't need to know how to write for law school exams.

+1
I can send you a couple of exams I wrote, full of spelling mistakes and incomplete sentences. I know grammar, but aint nobody got time for that.

Quote from: jj1000 on July 15, 2013, 06:04:39 PM

And legal writing they teach in school (usually pass/fail).

Some schools is graded.
But more important point is nobody will be able to teach you much in a pre-law course. You learn how to write properly over years of reading and practice.

michael · « **Reply #98 on:** July 15, 2013, 06:46:06 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 15, 2013, 06:03:28 PM

If they actually can teach you how to write then why is it worthless?
Many guys prob enter law school without ever having written a paper.

"These programs are especially helpful if you received most or all of you college credits from a yeshiva."

Sorry, couldn't resist.

explorer84 · « **Reply #99 on:** July 15, 2013, 09:34:48 PM »

Law school prep courses are a waste of money and time. All professors are very different and quirky. There are some similarities because professor use the Socratic method. Otherwise a broad based course is nothing more than money down the drain.

You dont need to know how to write well. If you can write: See spot run. Spot is running. Then you will do very well.

Best forum to lean about law school: toplawschoolforum

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