How I Got Into an Elite Law School
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 18 май 2024
- Getting into an elite law school takes time and effort. I provide you with the the steps I took before college, extracurriculars in college, LSAT prep, and my law school application process.
Brought to you by Learn Law Better learnlawbetter.com
Instagram: learnlawbetter
Newsletter Sign-Up: eepurl.com/cBOaBv
Blog: learnlawbetter.com/law-school...
Learn Law Better is helping law students get better grades and prepare for the bar exam.
![Luke Combs - Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album) [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/J6YlaeACE4E/mqdefault.jpg)
What steps are you taking, or did you take, to get into a top law school. By the way, many great law schools out there that will help you achieve your goal of becoming a lawyer.
Professor Baez, I would first like to thank you for your informative and concise videos. I am a prospective law student who has recently taken the LSAT (still awaiting scores) and in the process of application. I can definitely relate to obsessing over grades and wanting to get an A in every class during undergraduate.
Now a senior, I realize that experience and maintaining focus while discerning law school have been the two most valuable tools. (And of course maintaining a good GPA has helped, too). The steps that I am taking to get into law school are strengthening my resume, seeking letters of recommendation from professors, and applying early to law school, as applications at my dream school are reviewed upon a rolling basis.
If you have any advice for what I can do to better prepare myself for law by gaining connections/experience, it would be greatly appreciated. This semester is completely remote for me, so my house is my classroom. Thank you in advance and I look forward to your reply! Please continue your videos; they are appreciated.
Gratefully,
John
Experience right now is hard to come by given the large number of law students competing for the same opportunities. The key is to actively look for them. For example, if a lawyer or judge is making a presentation, go to it. You will learn something and might make a connection.
@@Learnlawbetter Understood, thank you! Interestingly enough, I am co-producing a documentary about "true crime" for one of my undergraduate classes and have had the opportunity to (remotely) interview two lawyers. This alone has offered a good basis for some legal connections even during a pandemic. I will continue to pursue such connections. Thank you very much for the reply!
Hello, Im from Uzbekistan and study international law at Tashkent state university of law. I wanna get master's degree in US. So, can u reccomend for getting scholarship/grant(because i can't afford such a huge tuition fees) and how can i get into top law schools(LLM).
Thank you
@@sirojramizkhujaev9426 You need to contact each school. Scholarships are rare for LLM degrees in the United States.
What perfect timing this video came out! I was just watching your older videos regarding Law School! I'm currently a senior in highschool aspiring to become a lawyer. Thank you for your enjoyable videos, they're so helpful!
Glad you found it useful. Now is the time to start your law school journey.
It's funny to watch how organized you were at such a young age. I didn't become organized until my early 40's. I'm not in an elite law school, and I chose a Nursing degree as my major. At ASU, a nursing school A is 93-100%, a B is 85-92%, and a C is 77-84% with everything else not passing. I chose, perhaps, the hardest major to end up getting A's. I ended with a 3.53 at 35 years old. Now, at 46, I'm in my second year of law school. I'm not at an "elite" school, but I am on the Dean's list, and I'm doing things I never thought possible. Just remember, no matter when you start, or what has happened in the past, don't give up on becoming what you want to be.
Thanks for sharing your story. I should have added a bit about why attending an elite law school isn’t the only path to success. Many great law schools out there.
this is stellar timing thank you so much! this was so helpful
I love how you explain things! So simple and straight to the point
Thank you.
Thank you for another nice video
💁🏾♂️ Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾
That alien case is my favorite 😂. German case law has the most random cases 😅
Man... The journey to law school is killing me. My GPA is fine and all, I currently have a 3.8 at Fordham... (I graduate next semester and expect to keep it that way)
However, LSAT prep is burning me out immensely. I started studying in early December, and managed to go from 153-161... 1 1/2 months isn't a lot of prep time, and I shouldn't have expected insane gains, but it's pretty demoralizing. I'm genuinely going to feel like trash until I hit 165.
I plan applying next cycle, so I technically have time. Yet, the stress of prepping makes me wish I was over it already.
Keep working at it. The more time and effort you spend, the more you will improve. But as you move higher, it will take longer to see any improvement.
Thank you for all the information! Do law schools heavily value participation in undergrad athletics or would it be better to highlight other extracurricular activities I'm involved in?
High school doesn’t really matter.
@@Learnlawbetter I was referring to college athletics, football in particular
Sorry for not understanding that. If you use football in your personal statement, try to find a way to tie it to your interest in attending law school. What you want to do is make a personal connection with the admissions officer.
Hi Professor - Do you happen to have a lesson on liquidated damages clauses?
No. I find that doctrinal topics aren’t as popular as skills topics.
Hi i am 11th class student and wanted to study law which books would you recommened? And could you please tell me about year 11th and 12th law study?
Thank you! I’m looking into Law School now. I want to go to the best possible one and I’m shooting for the LSAT in the spring of 2022 to start in the fall of 2023. This is a complete change in course for me because I majored in Music in undergrad and got a Masters in Music performance. I got a 3.57 in undergrad and a 3.82 in grad school. Would these numbers still be good enough to get into top schools?
The short answer is yes, depending on your LSAT score. By the way, your grad school GPA is not calculated into your overall college GPA by LSAC.
@@Learnlawbetter thank you! I see that Learn Law Better offers tutoring. Do you only work with those already in Law School or with those prepping for the LSAT? If there’s no tutoring for the LSAT would you suggest Varsity Tutors or Test Masters?
I only do law school and bar tutoring. As to LSAT, check out LSAT blog with Steve Schwartz.
I always find it weird that to be a lawyer in the USA you have to attend college and then get into law school. Here in Argentina we have law school as another degree in college, and we don't have S.A.T, L.S.A.T, or Bar Exams.
That’s how it was in the US a hundred years ago, and the way it is in most of the world today.
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR EYE MAN LAST TIME I WATCHED U YOU GOT TWO EYES God bless you man
Do law schools care about which type of club you join? If I join nonlaw clubs but I enjoy them and have leadership positions it won’t affect anything right?
I don’t believe that it matters much. Evidence of leadership activity is fine.
Hi! I’m planning to apply to UCLA’s School of Law. It’s not one of the tier 14’s so what are your thoughts on the school?
There are many great law schools. There are many good reasons to choose a law school other than its rank.
The hardest thing right now for me is building my application resume. I dont have professional work experience and Im finding it hard to get a law related internship. So far i interned at a state senator's office but thats it. Any tips?
It comes down to networking. Attend events where lawyers are likely to go to and talk to them. Developing those soft skills are more important than most people think.
Hello! I will pursue my degree in hungary as a foreign student(international student) (psychology bachelor-3 years long) and I would like to get some advice from you, professor. Under the conditions of getting highest grades possible and LSAT score, is my chance to get into a top law school high? I mean, how does studying as an international student in hungary would look like ,during the application period?
If you have a high enough LSAT score you can have a good chance to get into a top law school. You will also need to take the TOEFL, which is a test to measure your English skills. Finally, know that our exams are timed essays. Many foreign students struggle with them because they don’t think in English.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you sir.I do understand the process of " thinking in English" and completely agree with you.
I am a 16 years old student which books would you recommend me if I want to study law at elite school. I personally read about law:an introduction by Tony Honore
There are dozens of books out there, most of which are about the same. Maybe “1L of a Ride” by McClurg
@@Learnlawbetter thanks so much!
One might say that this alien wasn't that Sirius.
Sir i am 9th class student and wanted to study law which books would you recommend
Look for a book that explains what law school is all about. Dozens of books like that. I don’t recommend a law book at your age.
I transferred to the University of Florida from an unranked school. I don’t think UF falls into the “elite” category of schools, but it’s a good school (ranked 24). Prof Baez, your videos and comments helped me tremendously through my law school journey thus far. I want to thank you and let you know that I really appreciate your videos and feedback.
Thanks, and congratulations on getting into Florida.
How beneficial would you say an undergrad in business is to a lawyer?
It has some value, but not much. This is because an undergraduate business degree is, by design, an overview of the area. And, it generally only expects students to learn concepts, not apply them.
@@Learnlawbetter Thank you, I appreciate the insight. Would you say finance opens doors in the corporate field or at hedge funds, or is it also still too conceptual?
What opens up doors in those areas is graduating at the top of your law school class from an elite law school, preferably one of the top five.
@@Learnlawbetter Alright, that’s good to know. I’ve been trying to focus my efforts so you’re videos and experiences really help a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time.
Was it a GFCI outlet? Might have saved her.
What do you think of NYU international tax LLM
NYU is viewed as having the nation's top tax LLM program. I can't speak to international tax in particular, but suspect it is also well respected.
8:06 this sounds like an Area 51 style cover up....
Did you get into an Ivy League law school?
In law, the Top law schools include the five Ivy’s and nine others-the T-14.
NO OFFENSE SIR! BUT YOU ARE LIKE THEODORE BOONE's Father WOODS BOONE, In my Imagination. One of my favourite 😅😅
“i was privileged to attend”
I didn't appreciate it that at the time, but looking back I realize that I lived in a stable home, attended a good public high school, and had supportive parents. Not everyone has these advantages.
Your story is very cool/unique but it does not apply to most of us. Especially first gen
Boring