Category Archives: 0L

For those things after the LSAT when you’re getting ready for law school.

Staying Awake & Alert

Posted on December 12, 2013 by wannabelawyer

So for the past two semesters I’ve been using neither coffee nor soda to stay awake during some of the more boring law school classes (I’m looking at you Constitutional Law). No, it’s not cocaine, although 1/3 attorneys does have … Continue reading →

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A New Leap

Posted on March 15, 2013 by wannabelawyer

So there are some things I’ve posted here on Wanna Be Lawyer that I’ve really felt could and have helped people. Things like my post on ranking law schools your own way. Well I’ve spent the past few weeks working on … Continue reading →

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Purge Everything

Posted on July 23, 2012 by wannabelawyer

I used to be a hugely sentimental person. It creates problems, because you start attaching meaning to all kinds of things you own. In this move I’ve either sold, given away, or thrown away about 80% of everything I own. I even … Continue reading →

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Summary Recap

Posted on June 27, 2012 by wannabelawyer

So I’ve spent the past week packing up the apartment in Raleigh. After living there for nearly a year and a half it’s amazing the things that pile up. I’ve lucked out and I won’t be needing the UHaul I … Continue reading →

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Writing a Personal Statement

Posted on April 9, 2012 by wannabelawyer

So for all of you looking at applying for law school your personal statement is probably the single biggest “soft” factor you can have. It shows you have a command of English and you can form coherent thoughts, all things … Continue reading →

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Law School Prep Courses

Posted on April 3, 2012 by wannabelawyer

I know it’s been awhile since my last post. I promise it hasn’t been intentional neglect (read this as college senior with 4 papers and a test in the next week). Something I’ve been seeing a lot of in my … Continue reading →

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Fewer LSATS, Fewer Lawyers?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by wannabelawyer

Yet again, more data showing there are fewer LSATS being taken then in the past ten years. It’s a drop of about 40,000 exams; previously 170,000, to this year’s 129,000 For those of us who still choose law school, it … Continue reading →

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In Connecticut

Posted on March 3, 2012 by wannabelawyer

Well, as promised, I’m here in Connecticut. In a little over an hour I’ll be heading to Quinnipiac’s law school for their accepted student day in what will be one of two accepted student days in the next week. It’s … Continue reading →

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Preparing as a 0L

Posted on February 13, 2012 by wannabelawyer

Not a whole ton going on. Still building a list of potential apartments to check out when I’m in Connecticut in three weeks. I’ve just been trolling the forums over at TLS lately. They’ve got some great advice on what to … Continue reading →

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Senoritis

Posted on February 9, 2012 by wannabelawyer

So, as I’m sitting in the lounge for my individual college here at NC State I’m plagued by senoritis. I’ve been studying for an exam I have today, one which it seems everyone else in the class is having a nervous breakdown … Continue reading →

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