College Experiences That Helped An Attorney At A Top Litigation Firm In Arizona Succeed
Davis, an Arizona-based attorney at a top litigation firm, emphasizes the importance of high grades, particularly during the final three undergraduate years, and a strong LSAT score for law school success, stating that the LSAT is "probably the most important metric". To further bolster application materials, Davis also advises undergraduates to develop a "good starter resume" showcasing transferable skills and experiences to enhance law school and future career prospects.
High GPA, LSAT Preparation, Resume Building, Transferable Skills, Networking
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Davis Bauer
Attorney
Top Litigation Firm in Arizona
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management (B.S. Marketing, 2010-2014)
University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2018)
Marketing
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Law
Legal
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. High GPA is important for law school applications.
2. A high LSAT score is crucial for getting into a good law school and securing scholarships.
3. Building a resume with transferable skills and experiences is essential for future employment opportunities
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
First and foremost, I really focused on my grades, especially during my sophomore, junior, and senior years. Law schools need a GPA, and I also really honed in on the LSAT.
The LSAT is extremely important, probably the most important metric in deciding where you go to law school. In my senior year, I actually forwent my extracurriculars to focus on the LSAT and got a really good score.
Your goal is to get the highest score possible. I think that's what really set myself up for success going forward: having that score and giving yourself as many options as possible. You want as many options as possible because you want scholarship opportunities, and that's what the test can provide.
You want to give yourself as many options when coming out of law school. You want to have first, second, and third choices.
Also, you want to have a resume. You want to have at least a good starter resume. You want to be able to take that with you going into law school, wherever you go, and at least show a future employer that you have transferable skills, experiences, and projects you've done.
Even a job where you're working 20 or 30 hours a week can be transferable. It's always really important to just do those two things to be successful.
Number one, you really should have a rough draft of a resume after you leave college to set yourself up for success. But also, most importantly, if you're going to go into law, hone in on the LSAT and work as hard as you can on that.
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