<p>Just a quick law question. I’ve always wanted to TA for a class and was honored with the responsibility of being asked to TA a brand spanking new class that is being developed for next year. So my question is does being a TA help in the eyes of law school? I would most likely do it anyways (if I have time of course) even if it doesn’t help for LS applications. There have been plenty of forums based on what looks good in LS’s eyes and what doesn’t matter but I haven’t seen anyone mention what being a TA would do for you and I was just wondering.</p>
<p>it couldnt hurt, but it wouldnt help too much. Maybe if the teacher you’re TAing for wrote you a great rec then it could provide some weight.</p>
<p>Illini: if you would do it anyways and have time, then do it, for what you can get from it directly. Try not to spend some much time on whether or not it would be helpful for law school admission.</p>
<p>Thank you I was just wondering. You’re right I would do it anyways but it was just a question. And tired_ the prof who recommended me did just write me a really awesome recommendation for a scholarship in which he actually announced that he was wanting me as an assistant and that is where I found out. hahaha</p>
<p>I haven’t heard how much being a TA will help with law school, but I think it goes into the “other” category. You must have heard us drone on about how 80% of law school admissions is LSAT and GPA. I think that a TA-ship would go in the same group as recommendations, essays, grad work, major, undergrad school, extracurriculars, and work experience. Basically, schools will look for different combinations of those things, and they will even change what they are looking for year-to-year. So, it could help with Duke this year but not Boalt; next year, it could not help much with Duke but really look great for Northwestern. </p>
<p>DadofSam gives good advice. Do it anyway, and it might catch the eye of some law school admissions dean; then again, it might not. Might tip you in, but most of the non-numerical factors are really just tip factors anyway.</p>
<p>Thank you ariesathena you always have helpful advice. Again it was just a question. I do plan on doing it if I have the time.</p>