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Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
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Now, that said, based on the little bit you shared, I’m afraid I’m not very optimistic about your chances at a top-tier law school. Again, based on the little you shared, I’m thinking you would have to start at a lower-tier law school and transfer to a higher ranked school after the first year.
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Hi Jimmy and thanks for your inquiry.
You are correct that the law schools don’t care about the transfer applicant LSAT score. They will look very carefully, however, at the 1L grades. If your grades are good, your transfer chances should be quite high. It will be imperative you “hit the ground running” at law school and get good grades.
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My first foray into college was a disaster. I partied too much and was academically dismissed. Years later, I went back and graduated. My GPA from just the last 2 years is about a 3.5. I’m now 33 with a good career. If I score in the 150s, can I get into a part time law program? It doesn’t have to be top ranked.
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Thanks for your inquiry.
Based strictly on your academic qualifications, I believe the transcript can indeed be mitigated with a well-prepared application. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you want to discuss your case in more detail.
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I just got a DUI expunged from my record. How will that impact my law school application?
Hi and thanks for your inquiry.
The answer to this question isn’t always so cut and dried. The short answer is that you should be able to mitigate it in a well-prepared application. Just please make sure the state bar where you plan to practice is OK with admitting a lawyer with an expunged DUI.
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This is one of those “What are my chances” posts. I have a 2.8 GPA but it’s from a top 10 university and I had some mental health issues that resulted in two academic probations. I have always been good at standardized tests and feel I can score in the 90 percentile. Do I still have a chance of getting into law school?
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Yes. You can still be a competitive law school applicant. You appear to have some extenuating circumstances that the admissions committees will appreciate reading about and take into consideration when reviewing your application. Please don’t hesitate to call us at 1.800.809.0800 to discuss your profile in more detail.
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Hi and thanks for your help in advance.
I have two yeas of good experience working for a congressman. Decent extracurriculars in college including president of my fraternity. I was a 3.2 my first 2 years and finished with about a 3.4 in economics from a top 25 college.
What LSAT score do I need to be get into a lower T14 like Georgetown? Is it even possible with any LSAT score given my GPA?
Thanks.
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That said, based on the limited information available, I imagine we’d likely want to see at least a 167 if you’re looking at the full-time program.
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What is your advice to applicants looking at lower-tier schools? Do you agree that they are playing career roulette?
Hi Josie and thanks for your inquiry.
That is an excellent question. Like a lot of questions about admissions, there is no straight-forward answer however.
While we want all applicants to always fully understand the risks associated with their proposed educational investments, a JD from a lower-tier school may be a fine option if the applicant already has a post law school position secured. It may also be a very viable option if the applicant secures a generous financial aid package and/or has lower opportunity costs than perhaps an applicant who chooses only to target the top law schools.
If you wish to discuss your particular situation, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1.800.809.0800. We keep evening and weekend hours by appointment and we’re happy to help you reach a well-informed decision that is optimal for your particular candidacy.
Best of luck with your applications!
Sincerely,
David Petersam
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