2006-07-26 12:56:53 · 11 answers · asked by tphelps00 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
More emphasis is placed on your LSAT score than on your GPA. Take a study course AND practice a lot (when you think you've practiced enough -- practice for another couple of months). Take multiple LSAT practice exams. A low LSAT score coupled with a low GPA won't leave you many options.
2006-07-26 13:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Inquisitor-2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With that GPA, you really need to do well on your LSATs to get into law school. Take a review course and practice tests before you take the LSAT.
You might also have to settle for a 3rd or 4th tier (or lower) law school. Perhaps if you get into one of those schools, and do well the first year, you can transfer to a better school for years 2 and 3.
2006-07-27 03:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try harder.
Law school is tough. Very tough.
If you want to attend but your GPA cannot improve between now and the time you are ready to apply, you can always attend a community/Jr. college for a couple of years and boost your GPA.
If you can prove your worth in college, chances are you can later attend law school. Although...I would probably rule out Harvard.
2006-07-26 13:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quick question ? The GPA that you state, is this your reformulated GPA or your raw GPA ?? Keep in mind that the Law School Admissions Council (LSAS/LSAC) will in turn reformulate your GPA after receiving your complete set of Undergraduate Transcripts. Once posted as part of your candidate file, seek out the law schools that are tiered to that GPA. You will be fine in admissions for law school.
2006-07-27 13:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Author 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jen's answer is good -
Look into alternative law schools in and outside the country - I think there might be a few in the Caribbean that cost much less than the U.S. schools. Online schools should be another option. Just get into position to pass the Bar - there are alternative methods. You should be able to get into a school without too much trouble if you look around. Plenty of schools want to take your money.
2006-07-26 13:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by jjttkbford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, law school admission departments rely more heavily on your LSAT score than your GPA -- more like 60/40 in favor of your LSAT score. If you score extremely high on your LSAT, it will minimize the effect of your low GPA.
Of course, a high LSAT score and a high GPA will secure admission to a better law school. I suggest you take an LSAT prep course to prepare for the test. It's a mother..
2006-07-26 13:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by soohoo145 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do really good on the LSAT (pay for a good study course--don't try it on your own), write a killer essay, have good letters of recommendation, and go to a law school that will take students with lower grades on average.
If you think you're all that, amaze everyone in your first year and then transfer to a better school.
2006-07-26 13:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by Pepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should take some of your classes over again, and raise your GPA....if you don't than good luck, but your choices will be limited.
2006-07-26 12:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Redo classes and raise your GPA
2006-07-26 13:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by Hawtman1092 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sue your college for giving you grades that aren't good enough for you to study in law school.
2006-07-26 12:59:15 · answer #10 · answered by Tones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋