I'm applying to law school for next fall. i had a decent lsat scope but my gpa wasnt very good. I'm sure i can get into a good program full time but i was just curious about the part time thing. Is it common for people to enroll into a program part time and then switch to full? I'm stressing out haha someone please help me out here.
2006-10-23 07:31:53 · 6 answers · asked by tg 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
~If you're applying next fall, I presume you are now a college junior. Why are you asking me and not your student advisor? You really need to learn to spell. If the mistakes are inadvertant carelessness, you don't have the ambition or self-respect to make it in law school. That you are even considering part-time tells me you lack the drive or self-confidence to do it at all.
You've got 3 1/2 semesters to improve your GPA. Get off the net and do it.
Full time is the only rational way to do it - you can't find a worthwhile and consistent study group otherwise. I found law school to be almost as easy as the bar exam, but I credit my friends in my study group for that, as they credit me for their success. And most of us worked full time jobs while attending law school and 3 of the 5 of us got married during the first year.
Of course, we are all Alphas (male and female) and knew we would achieve any goals we set for ourselves, we set them and then we accomplished them. All it takes is effort and drive, and pick the right school - one that caters to your aptitude and attitude.
2006-10-23 07:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by Oscar Himpflewitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm applying to law school in the fall also, but I'm taking the December LSAT. I don't know your scores, but if they're decent, then go for the full-time program, not part-time. Im sure you'll get into a good school, so go full time and finish in 3 years, instead of 4! Good luck!
2006-10-23 07:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't common. Law school is difficult enough when the student is enrolled in a fulltime program. Work, dating ... too many distractions. Pure intelligence (decent LSAT score) is important, but a low GPA is a red flag that you have a study problem. You're going to need all the help you can get, and the only one who can help you is you. Don't consider anything but fulltime.
2006-10-23 07:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anyone who started part-time and switched to full. For you, the most pressing issue should be thinking about what type of law you want to practice when you graduate. That should dictate your choice of law school.
If you want to go the law firm route, then go to the highest ranked school you get into. Period. If you want to do public interest or government, go to the best school for the least amount of money.
2006-10-23 07:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by Rob B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More common in mature age than school leavers
2006-10-23 07:36:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, that was a law school question. glad i could be of help.
2006-10-23 07:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by Big Rudy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋