Do law schools practice Affirmative Action?

Question

I am a black female.I went to 2 colleges. My AA gpa is a 2.2 but my University Gpa is a 3.5 but I have struggled and had to re do F's to get it.

So I am wondering as to my chances of getting into law school.

CAN I GET IN?

Is it easier as a black female to be accepted?

Answer 1

Most law schools, like other institutions of higher learning, do have policies in place to ensure the existence of a diverse student body.

That said, your GPA is only one consideration. Your LSAT score is perhaps the greatest consideration. You could have an amazing undergraduate GPA, but do miserably on the LSAT, and have a hard time being accepted to a lot of the better law schools. Having a very high LSAT score, however, can compensate for a lower undergraduate GPA. The idea is that the LSAT is the best predictor of one's performance in law school.

So, yes, you can get in. Your GPA and LSAT will play the biggest role in determining where you get in. The admissions committee will likely consider your race in the admissions process, but for any candidate, regardless of race, leadership abilities, community service, and any number of other factors, the admissions committee will likely only stray so far from its GPA/LSAT ranges.

Answer 2

Yes, being a black female will factor into their decision.