Law School Discussion

ps - you should easily be able to get into a top 20 school...but check out that website, it should help

Ah I see that makes a little more sense.  I think if you're honest as possible that's the best idea.  I don't think you need to say you slapped your RA though haha, you're funny - "I'm not sure if I actually slapped him or was waving my hands around" - it's ok trust me, it happens to the best of us.  I definitely have been there and am in no way judging you...we all have fun in college, well most of us

Also not sure if you need to list exactly what the charges are; "underage alcohol consumption, harassment/abuse, illegal drugs."  There is this book I read by Ann Levine "The Law School Admissions Game" I downloaded it on my ipad and on page 88 I think it talks about what to do in this sort of situation - you may want to check it out.

It might not be a bad idea to discuss with a lawyer (if you know of one) and ask the best way to go about it.  You could also call an admissions consultant at the school and talk candidly/anonymously and ask for advice that way. 

I wish I could give you better advice of how to phrase the charges.  I do think it's important that you say the hearing never came to term and no judicial sanctions took place - just that your housing contract was cancelled (makes it seem a little less serious)

I think your GPA and LSAT score is good enough (again depending where you are applying) that you should be okay   Try not to stress too much about it though.  People have much worse - jail time, DUI's, forgery, etc.

Deep breaths and you will be ok

I think you have a good base but I think you need to re-work it a little bit.  You need to make sure you have a clear thesis - I feel like your paper sort of jumps around a lot.  Maybe starting out your first paragraph more like this (just a suggestion)

 Growing up in a small rural Minnesota town, population 800 - I had never traveled outside the state. I often wondered what opportunities there were for me in the wider world.  I decided in high school at an early age that I must experience something bigger and thus sparked my decision to enroll in college in a large city.  Within my first few days there I was told (by who, was this person influential to you?) to take advantage of the opportunities that college offers.  This advice, along with my own motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to (succeed/excel?) has pushed me to reach for the most diverse education possible. <--this last sentence can function as your thesis but I think you may need to work with it a little. Think about what you really want the admissions committee to know about you and what your experiences taught you


Student Today Leaders Forever – I think you should talk less about the experience/memories and more about HOW this influenced you, HOW this will help you in the study of law, and perhaps HOW this will help you as an attorney one day

Machine Design competition – this is great and I think you can add to this, talk about how you maybe excel in an environment of competition and can rise to the challenges – HOW will this attitude and personal characteristic you learned about yourself b/c of this competition help you in law school?

St Jude Medical and tech aid at 3M– I think this is great as well; I think you should take out the first sentence “multiple high profile companies.” Maybe just start this paragraph with… “My professional work environment has further shaped my desire to study patent law and allowed me to not only see who I am but what I am capable of accomplishing as well.” (Something like that)

*in the last paragraph I think the ending is great but the beginning starts out a little iffy.  Perhaps just take one last glance at everything you have accomplished and reflect on that – what do you want the admissions committee to know - how have these experiences and opportunities helped you and how will they help you in law school

I hope this helps

I agree, it won't hurt you to disclose - if anything it might explain your low LSAT score