how to choose good lawyer reddit new york

This is necessary

Guys, girls, folx - I feel it’s important to say this: shoot your shot! Honestly, shoot it. I’ve seen one too many posts from highly-qualified yet scared and discouraged folks wondering if they have a chance at X school after the horrors of last cycle.

Guys

Do not ED. You really have no idea what that kind of debt looks like, and biglaw is not a guarantee even if you’re coming from an elite institution. It is almost always a bad move, and you are probably not an exception. Don’t do it.

Half of the posts on here be like

I haven’t taken the LSAT yet, LSAC is still calculating my GPA, n-URM. Should I ED at every t-14, and if so will I get in??

No Longer Pursuing Law School

I have decided to no longer pursue law school. I wish everyone good luck on their journey to becoming a lawyer.

Is it a good idea to solicit legal advice from random strangers?

It’s not a good idea to solicit legal advice from random strangers online, despite what you may find elsewhere on Reddit. We do not know all of the facts of your case, and are likely not licensed in the jurisdiction that you’re in. A real attorney worth their salt will not comment on your specific legal predicament on an anonymous forum.

Can a real attorney comment on your legal situation?

A real attorney worth their salt will not comment on your specific legal predicament on an anonymous forum. If you need legal advice but cannot afford it, there are legal aid societies that may be willing to assist you. Lots of them are free and/or work on a sliding scale fee.