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I’m a rising senior and I think I have a good shot at getting a paralegal position in a Big Law firm. Does it make sense for me to get this experience before starting law school?
Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
Great question! First of all, congratulations on being in a position where the paralegal position is a viable option and it looks like you have two attractive options upon graduation.
If you believe the law firm would also hire you as an associate if you graduated from a set of schools and you are certain you want to practice law, then apply to those law schools this coming fall. You are welcome to call our office to arrange for a complimentary assessment of your candidacy.
Best of luck with your applications!
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I am applying to law school this fall. I want to go into consulting or investment banking and then probably switch to academia after a few years. I know how important a top-tier school is for big law but is it any less important for my chosen path?
Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
Good question! Obviously, there are never any guarantees in life (there are usually more students seeking particular placement opportunities than there are those types of selective opportunities even at the most selective schools) and there are exceptions to rules (such as the occasional worker in a very selective I-bank or consulting firm who didn’t attend a top-tier school). This said, you are correct that your placement chances for both your short-term career goals and longer-term goals in academia will be enhanced if you attend a top law school.
Please don’t hesitate to call our office to arrange for a complimentary assessment of your candidacy.
Best of luck with your applications!
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David Petersam
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I am a Nigerian immigrant who now dreams of going to law school. I didn’t take college seriously and my final GPA was just over 2.0. I have taken the LSAT twice. The first time was a 126 and the second time was a 127. Is there any chance I can get into a lower law school and transfer to an ivey?
Hi Edwin and thanks for your inquiry.
Unfortunately, your chances don’t look very promising. You are going to need a strong alternate transcript and much higher LSAT scores to have any chance of getting into an ABA-accredited law school. Then you are going to need to be at the top of that school after your first year to have a chance at a successful transfer to a top law school.
Best of luck with your applications!
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David Petersam
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Based my numbers I think I’m borderline at the bottom T14. I have been working for 2 years in a non legal field. Will that put me at a disadvantage in the application?
Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
The most important thing about your work experience is whether it was challenging and how you can use it to either demonstrate that it’s made you more qualified to pursue a legal career and/or more determined to pursue a legal career.
Please don’t hesitate to call us to schedule a complimentary assessment. We can let you know what we think of your chances at your target schools up front.
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
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I’d really like to attend Penn or Michigan. I have a 3.8 with a 168. I think I can pull that up to 170 or 171 in December. Should I apply now with the 168 or wait for the December score? Thanks!
Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
If you are well rounded and have well-prepared applications, I would encourage you to apply now.
Best of luck with your applications!
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David Petersam
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I’m looking at the very top schools. I think everything else is in order. Is too late for me to take the LSAT in February?
Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
I wouldn’t say “too late.” However, it likely will lower your chances and it’s probably worth noting our highest success rate with last-minute top law school applicants is generally with those who help round out the incoming class in some type of nontraditional capacity.
Best of luck with your applications!
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I’m a college junior. Do I help my admission chances if I get experience as a paralegal? Also, I’ve got a full load this spring and don’t know how prepared I can be for the June LSAT. Should I just wait to take the LSAT in the fall?
Hi and thanks for the inquiry.
From a pure admissions perspective, the experience will not significantly boost your chances, but it could be advisable if you need time to ensure you want to pursue law, raise an LSAT score, etc.
Ideally, you would only take the LSAT once. If you don’t feel fully prepared for June, then it would be better to sit for the exam in the fall even if it doesn’t leave you as many options for any retakes that may become necessary.
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
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