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    So last week my application to law school went from incomplete to complete. Now the status has changed to in review. The anticipation has got my stomach in knots. My inner dialogue:
    Will I get in? Did I get good enough grades? I'm smart, of course I'll get in. But what if I don't? I studied hard enough. Fuck law school. I am a better stripper now than I ever was anyway. I'm in my prime! Yes, fuck it ... I'll just be a stripper.

    I'm not a patient person. When I vent at work, people look at me funny. They try to help and tell me I could always apply to a community college. What?!? No. I have to say, I do kinda miss working in Atlanta. So many of my coworkers had grad degrees and were supportive of academics and super knowledgable.

    Suppose I'll look at the status checker again. Because it's sooo likely to update on a Saturday...

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    What did you get on your LSATs if you don't mind my asking?
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    Ugpa is 3.4 and my lsat is 155. It's decent enough but not golden.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RiotGrrlTease View Post
    Ugpa is 3.4 and my lsat is 155. It's decent enough but not golden.
    Have you talked with any practicing lawyers in the city/field you want to work? Any idea how much debt you are willing to take on to go to law school?

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    I have a full scholarship offer at one school. I'm waiting on this one though. I have more in savings than I have student loan debt. Taking on loans would be the sake of living and not working. But I'm interested in going part time which should allow me to work somewhat. But even part time is shitty for 1L ... In short, I'd take on some more debt for my sanity, but i don't foresee taking on debt to pay tuition. Also, part timers usually have a lower median gpa/lsat than their full time counterparts, but can get a comparable scholly.

    As for friends, most of my friends who are lawyers live in Florida and Georgia. I'd never practice in Florida. Texas, Georgia, or Nevada are fine states though for various reasons.. Nevada has one of the hardest exams but if it pans out, it's not a saturated market for lawyers like California. Each state has various setbacks as well as strong suits -- large metro areas in Texas (like Houston) are ideal for intellectual property, Atlanta for criminal defense, and Nevada for general practice. I'm not too picky -- the field you get into during your externship is really the big in, so it's something that will be on the front burner in 2L.

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    Glad to hear you have a scholarship offer! Unless you are going to a T14 school, the only way it makes financial sense in this economy is with a scholly. I come from a family with a few lawyers. Good luck!

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    Thanks!

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    I am sure with that GPA you will have no problem. Your LSAT scares aren't bad either. There are several schools in FL that you would have no problem whatsoever. However, if they are offering you a scholarship I don't see you having issue with acceptance. Good luck and keep us posted!
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    Oh no, it's not that. Hell, I got into UGA last year, which honestly I didn't have the scores for... It's just that this school is a school I'd really like to attend

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    Best of luck and I hope you get into your school of choice! FYI, you should check out the Top Law Schools forum, it can be an incredibly useful tool. (I'm not affiliated with them or anything.) I'm not sure whether I'm allowed to post a link here, but it's really easy to find on Google and has many active posters who are in your situation.

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