Law School Discussion

Everyone told me I wouldn't have a shot at most schools that I applied to with my numbers. So far, I am doing well.



Thomas jefferson- Accepted w/scholarship
La Verne- accepted w/scholarship

Western State- Rejected ( Bizaree because TJ is supposed to be way harder to get into)


Chapman- MY reach. WAITLISTED..  All the admission calculators said I had no chance. In fact, I forgot which one, but one calculator said I have .01 chance. Most that I talked said I have no chance and why waste my app fee? Because I believe I had a chance. Looks like chapman sees something positive in me not to reject me right away atleast. I know, waitlists are tough to get off of.


Any recommendations on what I can do to increase my chances of getting off waitlist?

I currently have a sony vaio laptop with windows but I would really like a apple macbook. I have heard however that mac's aren't good for law school because they do no support test taking software that most law schools use. I also have heard some law schools will make you a buy different laptop if you have a mac. I obviously don't want that to happen.

What do you guys think? Is all of that info about macs in law school true?
Is there any other downfalls for a mac for lawschool?

Thanks everyone,

Thanks, good looking out.



I paid them $1300 bucks for the class. I finished the class. The books have no use to me and are used. Why wouldn't I want someone to benefit from them who is studying for the Lsat? This is ridiculous.


And also, the testmasters books are rather generic. There is nothing really in them but practice lsat problems that TESTMASTERS has taken from other lsats.


I hope the CEO calls me though, I have a question about one of the games from the decemeber 2002 lsat.

Wow, 8 pages? I have stirred up a discussion.


I thank those who seem to know what I am about and what I want.

I am not going into law school thinking I am going to score a big law job.

I am happy I am going to law school but I am not delusional thinking that everything will be cake from here on out. My challenge is just begining and I know, I must work extremely hard  to reach my dream.


Basically, I enjoy the law and look forward to pursuing my career in law.

I am looking forward to being succesful and I believe yes, even at a tier 4 law school, while challenging, this is possible.I have done my research and I know ( I communicate with on a regular basis) numerous lawyers who went to tier 4 law schools in california and whom are successful. They are either working at medium size firms or have their own firm.


The vibe I am getting from some of you is that with a tier 4 school, I am destined for doom. I am not. I, as I have done in the past, will make the best of the situation. I know what my options are. I know what to expect.

Its not all about the money for me. I know, at the end of the day, you have to think about your wallet.
Doing research, in southern california, where I am planing to practice, those coming out of a tier 4 are expected to make about $60,000 starting. (median salary)

I have talked to numerous other lawywers ( getting in touch via martindale) and the overall tone seems to be there are options for you, if you work hard and do well in law school.

I have worked so hard to get where I am at now. With god on my side, and my dedication and discipline, I believe I can succeed.


For everyone, I thank you for giving me you're opinions. Just because they differ from mine does not mean I do not value them. I, however, will not allow anyone to tell me I cannot or will not succeed because the school I attend is a tier 4.That is nonsense.

Good luck to all of you waiting for you're application decisions.

"They have installed in me that I indeed, have positives that would benefit any law school."

Not only is your modesty (or lack thereof) painful, you appear to have the language skills of my hamster. You are exactly why TTT schools have the reputation they do. People who attend crap schools always complain about how they can't find a job or that they make $35K a year. Seriously, the only person you're going to benefit is Sallie Mae. HTH.

GunnerGuy,


The message I posted above was a quick little note I put together from work. I am not supposed to be on the internet at work so I really have no time to re-read my posts or critique my language skills when I type a message in a minute.

I have encountered you're kind many times in my life.

You fear me because I have something you don't. Heart.

All my life, I have heard I would not succeed.

In highschool, I was told I would not be able to get into a good college because of my highschools reputation.

I busted my ass, graduated with honors, top 5% of my class. Then I was offered a full academic scholarship to one of the top UC's in southern california. But yeah, thats highschool, everyone does well there right?

In college, I was told I would fail. I entered as a pre-med major. Relentless, I worked hard and made the dean's list numerous times. The doubt continued.

After realizing that the medical profession was not for me, I switched paths. I started my journey into law.
I was told I wasted my life and 2 years of my life for nothing and I would not graduate in time.

I ended up graduating right on schedule, while working two full time jobs. I made the deans list during this time as well.

Then came the Lsat. After getting a low score on my initial attempt, I was told I was destined for failure. No ABA approved school would have anything to do with me. I was told to give up my dream and I wasn't cut out for the legal profession.


I re-took the lsat, and while I did not improve to the level I had been practicing at for months, It was a 25 percintile increase.


I would soon gain acceptance into a couple of 4th tier aba approved schools whom in my opinion, are great schools.
The doubt would continue... I am doomed to make $30,000 out of school. I will be miserable for the rest of my life.

Gunnerguy, you, like the rest of those who have continued to doubt me for my entire life, serve a purpose. The world needs pompous assh-les.


Keep telling me I will not succeed. Keep telling me I will fail. I do not fear failure. I have experienced it, learned from it, and overcome it. Law school will be no different. I will succeed.