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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.

You pose an interesting question concerning letters of recommendation. I suggest researching each school you plan to apply to and tailor your application to their specific criteria. Some schools require applicants to use the LSDAS letter of recommendation service while others will accept letters submitted directly to the admissions office, via your undergraduate career services office, or with your application.

To your specific question, school specific letters can be helpful (and are required by some schools). What is of the utmost importance is that you use sound judgment when selecting your recommenders and offer your recommenders information about your past accomplishments and future goals.

In terms of how many letters to submit, again do your research as this varies from one school to the next. If you choose to submit more than the required number of letters be sure the additional letters offer new information into your abilities.

One of our consultants would be happy to discuss with you school selection and how to market yourself in your application(s). Please feel free to schedule a consultation by calling the number below.

Best wishes,
Renee

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Hi and thanks for your inquiry. Whether or not you should retake the LSAT depends on how well you prepared for the exam. If you feel as though you did everything you could to study for the test and nothing out of the ordinary occurred during the administration of the test – I recommend not retaking the exam.

In terms of the competitiveness of your score, you do not want to take yourself out of the running for a particular law school simply because your LSAT falls within the 25% for that school. Instead look at the entire application package you will submit to the admissions committees. Do you have a compelling story to tell that will set you apart from the other applicants? In addition, think about your letters of recommendation, your undergraduate performance and significant activities (community service, extra curricular activities and professional experiences) you have in your profile.

If you would like to schedule a pre admission consultation to discuss your applications further please feel free to contact AdmissionsConsultants at the number below.

Best wishes,
Renee

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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.

Letters of recommendation should provide detailed information about you as an applicant. A substantive letter from an assistant professor will have a greater impact than a general letter from a full professor.

Good luck-
Renee

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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.

Committees will look at your entire application. When assessing your current situation, much depends on how you describe your reasons for leaving school and factors which led to your return. Many applicants have professional experiences prior to going to law school so that fact in itself is not enough. Again, much depends on how you describe your professional experiences and more specifically, how you assert what sets you apart from other applicants with similar experiences.

In terms of your second question, I encourage you to research the transfer policies of the schools that interest you. You are correct when you state that a “superior first year” is necessary if you would like to transfer.

If you have further questions or would like your application reviewed, please email lawschool@admissionsconsultants.com.

Good luck,
Renee

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Hi Jean and thanks for your inquiry.

I encourage you to visit individual school websites as this information is readily available. Most law schools provide a list of institutions represented in the student body. Remember, in addition to academic history (which includes undergraduate institution), admissions committees are looking at the entire application- letters of recommendation, personal statement, leadership experiences and community involvement.

Best of luck with your applications.

Renee

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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.

It is very difficult to answer your question about part time programs as each law school is different. If you would like to discuss specific part time programs please contact Admissions Consultants at the number below or email lawschool@admissionsconsultants.com to schedule a conference.

Best regards,
Renee

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Hi Jon and thanks for your inquiry.

Based on what you shared above, you should be in the ballpark for a few schools in those states. If your job switch moves you closer to your future (post law school) career goals, then leaving your current employer will only help your chances.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at lawschool@admissionsconsultants.com or 703.242.5885 if you would like further assistance with your positioning strategy.

Best regards,

Renee

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Hi Jack and thanks for your inquiry.

As I explained in my earlier post to Nonna, I only have so much time to address questions on this forum. Here are some of my quick thoughts on your situation.

While your first LSAT is four years old, it will be reported on your LSDAS report. That said, I encourage you to contact the schools you plan to apply to and inquire how they will consider the disparate scores. If the two scores will be averaged then I strongly encourage you to explain why the second score is more indicative of your abilities in your addendum.

Without reading the personal statement you have written and reviewing your resume, it is impossible for me gauge whether or not you should send an additional essay discussing your professional experiences and the reasons for your wanting the JD.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at lawschool@admissionsconsultants.com or 703.242.5885 if you would like further assistance with your application.

Best regards,

Renee

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Hi Nonna and thanks for your inquiry.

I’ve been very busy with my clients and helping them finish their applications, so I haven’t had much time to answer questions posted here. This said, your inquiry is quite long and detailed and, while we can cover much, much more ground in a 1 hour phone consultation, I don’t have the time to fully address your many points in written format.

Based on what you stated above, it appears your academic qualifications are top notch and no one will question your ability to handle the rigorous law school curriculum if you do well on the LSAT.

The schools care about a lot more than just grades and LSAT scores though and you will want to ensure you present a well-rounded candidacy and have an airtight story for why you want to go to law school, why XYZ law school, etc.

We do help applicants gain admission to Harvard Law School, as well as many other top law schools each year. We even have a consultant who was an admissions officer at HLS before joining our company. If you would like additional information about our services, you can visit our website or call us at the number below.

Best regards,

Renee

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Dear Will,

Thank you for your inquiry. You are correct when you state you do not want to appear misleading. You should indicate your major under the Computer Science category. Remember, there is not a prerequisite major for law school. Admissions committees are most concerned with the coursework completed and how well you performed.

Most applications allow applicants space to include both their current and permanent address. You should include both addresses on the application form.

If you have further questions or would like your application reviewed please feel free to email lawschool@admissionsconsultants.com.

Good luck,
Renee

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Thank you for your inquiry.

What happens in a situation where a student has to break a binding early decision agreement?

Law schools do not take lightly binding early decision agreements. I strongly advise you to contact the school as soon as possible to discuss your situation.

Best,
Renee

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Will,

To be clear regarding your question about Testmaster’s: I do not have experience with Testmaster’s courses and encourage you to post your question on the LSAT thread as some of our readers may have taken their courses.

Renee

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Will,

Thank you for your inquiry. Please see my answers below-

I just thought of an add on question to my 12/10 post on this Board: Are there certain LSAT Sessions when you might have better chances because that is when the “slackers” take it? For example, February is pretty late for applications so it might be all the people that are behind on the ball and/or did not like their first scores.

Not to my knowledge.

Also, have you had any experience with 1 month Testmaster’s courses? Would you recommend them?

No. I encourage you to post your question about Testmaster’s courses on the LSAT thread.

All the best,
Renee

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Labelle,

Thank you for your inquiry. It is always good to apply to a wide range of schools. That said, I would advise applying to one or two ‘safety’ schools. Think about where you envision yourself practicing after graduation and look at some safety schools in that area.

If you have further questions please email lawschool@admissionsconsultants.com.

Best wishes,
Renee

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Seth,

Thank you for your inquiry. One score cancellation will not be viewed negatively. Keep in mind when making your decision that most law schools average multiple LSAT scores.

If you have further questions please email lawschool@admissionsconsultants.com.

Best wishes,
Renee

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