URGENT-HS Senior wants to go to top law school?

Graduate School Law School
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<p>I have a few questions abut law school admissions. I am going to be a freshman in college (undergrad) next year and I really want to give myself a decent chance at a top law school.</p>

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<li><p>What type of classes should I take (hard, easy, medium)</p></li>
<li><p>How do I handle internships?</p></li>
<li><p>How important are ECs?</p></li>
<li><p>Should I start studying for the LSAT the minute I get to college? (I know I will need a 170+ score to have any hope for a top law school so this part worries me)</p></li>
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<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>First off, “URGENT” does not include “four years away.”</p>

<p>Start off with easy classes. If you do well, turn that dial up slowly.</p>

<p>I don’t understand what your question #2 means. Ideally you handle them well.</p>

<p>Not very. But somewhat. It’s important that you do SOMETHING.</p>

<p>No. LSAT studying takes two to three months. Studying more than that will just hyperneuroticize you. And be a waste of time.</p>

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<p>Thanks! and I mean when do I start looking for internships and what are some keys to nabbing the more competitive ones?</p>

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<p>Start late in your first semester. Advice for this varies tremendously based on which undergrad you go to. Your own college’s forum might be the best place to ask.</p>

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<h1>1. easy</h1>

<h1>2. matters minimally</h1>

<h1>3. matters minimally</h1>

<h1>4. start junior year</h1>

<p>keep in mind that law school admissions are NOT like undergraduate admissions. they aren’t looking for well-rounded people whatsoever. they are looking for the academic superstars who ace both their coursework through GPA and the LSAT. </p>

<p>you know that “weird” kid that got a 1580 and was the valedictorian, but focused solely on school? the one that was rejected at every ivy? well chances are he/she would be accepted to the best law schools with open arms 4 years down the line LOL</p>

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<p>Your a senior. Get laided before you even start thinking about law school.</p>

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<p>wow, your post really motivated me! thank you.</p>