Several questions

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Posted Nov 20, 2020 15:26

Hi everyone,

I had a couple of questions regarding the application foe universities in the United States.

First of all I was wondering if law schools regularly contact recommenders? I’m planning to apply to quite a lot of universities in order to increase my changes and it would be a bit annoying for them if they would get calls and mails of all of them.

Secondly, I was wondering if other law schools could see for how many law schools you applied through LSAC?

Lastly, I was wondering for how many universities you applied? I had ten universities in mind but I don’t know I think I’m exaggerating. My profile is quite weak (no distinctions during my undergraduate and I took me 4 years in order to pass instead of 3), but it’s my dream to study in the states so I would like to spread my changes.

Thank you so much for all of your help.

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pw1291

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Posted Nov 21, 2020 18:59

From what I've heard they only contact the recommenders if they have any doubt regarding the recommendation. So, as a standard, they do not contact recommenders.

I don't know if other law schools can see how many schools have you applied for, I would guess not. However, in a few application forms they ask for which other law schools you applied or plan to apply.

I applied to 9 schools. I think you should only apply for those schools that you actually see yourself attending. Also, have in mind that you will have to do a research about each of them to write a strong personal statement explaining why you want to go there.

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From what I've heard they only contact the recommenders if they have any doubt regarding the recommendation. So, as a standard, they do not contact recommenders.  I don't know if other law schools can see how many schools have you applied for, I would guess not. However, in a few application forms they ask for which other law schools you applied or plan to apply.  I applied to 9 schools. I think you should only apply for those schools that you actually see yourself attending. Also, have in mind that you will have to do a research about each of them to write a strong personal statement explaining why you want to go there.

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camichf

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Posted Apr 06, 2021 03:38

From what I've heard they only contact the recommenders if they have any doubt regarding the recommendation. So, as a standard, they do not contact recommenders.

I don't know if other law schools can see how many schools have you applied for, I would guess not. However, in a few application forms they ask for which other law schools you applied or plan to apply.

I applied to 9 schools. I think you should only apply for those schools that you actually see yourself attending. Also, have in mind that you will have to do a research about each of them to write a strong personal statement explaining why you want to go there.

Hello,
I was wondering if someone could tell me if each application means paying a fee for each one. This is because I am considering various programmes from different Universities and each of the application fees are truly expensive.
Thank you very much!

[quote]From what I've heard they only contact the recommenders if they have any doubt regarding the recommendation. So, as a standard, they do not contact recommenders.  I don't know if other law schools can see how many schools have you applied for, I would guess not. However, in a few application forms they ask for which other law schools you applied or plan to apply.  I applied to 9 schools. I think you should only apply for those schools that you actually see yourself attending. Also, have in mind that you will have to do a research about each of them to write a strong personal statement explaining why you want to go there.  [/quote] Hello,  I was wondering if someone could tell me if each application means paying a fee for each one. This is because I am considering various programmes from different Universities and each of the application fees are truly expensive. Thank you very much!

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Posted Apr 08, 2021 13:44

Hello,
I was wondering if someone could tell me if each application means paying a fee for each one. This is because I am considering various programmes from different Universities and each of the application fees are truly expensive.
Thank you very much!

Hi, if you use LSAC you will generally have to pay 2 different set of fees for each application:
- the "LSAC's fee" of $30 per law school report (this fee can be disregarded if you apply directly to the law school without usiing LSAC); and
- the "law school's application fee" which depends of each law school ($60-90), but some law schools accept to waive this fee automatically or upon request (usually law schools above T14).

For more details, please see the LSAC's website: https://www.lsac.org/llm-other-law-program-applicants/application-process-llm-other-law-programs/llm-credential-assembly

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[quote]Hello,  I was wondering if someone could tell me if each application means paying a fee for each one. This is because I am considering various programmes from different Universities and each of the application fees are truly expensive. Thank you very much! [/quote] Hi, if  you use LSAC you will generally have to pay 2 different set of fees for each application: - the "[b]LSAC's fee[/b]" of $30 per law school report (this fee can be disregarded if you apply directly to the law school without usiing LSAC); and - the "[b]law school's application fee[/b]" which depends of each law school ($60-90), but some law schools accept to waive this fee automatically or upon request (usually law schools above T14). For more details, please see the LSAC's website: https://www.lsac.org/llm-other-law-program-applicants/application-process-llm-other-law-programs/llm-credential-assembly

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