Do you think tthat i have chance to get to law school?

Question

Hi,
I am a little bit confused if I am on the right track.
I have BS in Computer Science - GPA 2.954
Now I am in Grad school for MS in Information Systems about to graduate with GPA 3.53.

I am currently employed as IT Project Manager; previously I was working as a computer programmer... So, not much law experience.

Recently I was working on my own IT project and got interested in Intellectual Property law… Sort of liked the direction of the field and things that can be achieved…

So now I am preparing for my June LSAT… I believe I could get 150 for sure and may be 155… I have based my grade assumptions by my Kaplan LSAT test results which is 138( I came w/o any knowledge of a test, just was passing one day by Kaplan…saw flyer and decided to take a test…) After discovering what test is about , I think that I can do 150-155…hopefully :-) Now I am on Kaplan LSAT program....

Given my background, GPA and totally unrelated (to law) work experience.
Do you think that I have any chances to get into good law school?
I welcome any views. Do you know any one from similar background who went to law school? Does it possible to get to law school without any direct experience in law? It takes a lot of time to prepare for LSAT- I am able to provide it, but does it worth in my situation?

Answer 1

I hope you can get a better LSAT than a 150 to 155. You're basing this on one LSAT test that you were completely unprepared for. Once you really start practicing it, I think high 150s is a totally reasonable expectation. It may not sound like a big difference, but you have to understand how each point on the LSAT is a huge difference. A 150 could be seen as a 1150 on the SAT (out of 1600) whereas a 160 could be a 1350 or 1400.

Having no law experience is fine. Lots of people have no law experience. Many law schools prefer that you have no prior law classes so they don't have to "untrain" you.

When applying, I'd apply to a wide range of schools. From 4th tier all the way to 1st tier. No, Harvard isn't realistic. With your expected LSAT score, I'd estimate a 3rd or lower 2nd tier school to be realistic, with a low 1st tier as a slightly possibility.

Still, don't worry too much. If you can get in and do well, then being at the top of your class is more important than the ranking of your school in general. Plus, IP is really hot right now and having that MS will make you a very valuable recruit.

So, I'd say absolutely do what you're doing. Take that review course and really study for it.

Answer 2

Most people who apply to law school have no background in law. In fact, a lot of law schools and law firms will be interested in you BECAUSE of your IT background. It's of benefit to you, rather than a detriment.

Your undergraduate grades are low for a top law school, but the fact that your degree is in computer science (known as relatively difficult in comparison to some other fields), and you have an MS in IT, is a plus.

Your LSAT scores are also rather low. Work hard to get your LSAT up into the 160 range, and you'll have a much better shot at getting into a decent law school. Maybe not Harvard, but a good shot at Fordham or Boston University.

Answer 3

It doesn't really matter what you studied before. There were people in law school that had degrees in Fine Arts.

As for the grades, you may have a tough time getting into the more desirable schools. Check though. Most schools will tell you around where the cutoff was for grades and LSAT scores.

Answer 4

You can get into an average law school.
Your GPA is rather low, but with good work experience it may help change that.

I recommend applying soon to a whole bunch of schools, going to the best one you can. Work your behind off and get a really nice GPA and get to know your teachers well and especially your dean. Once you have done this, apply for a transfer to a better school. You will have recommendations from your dean et al, and with a good GPA you will have a much better shot.

Answer 5

You are looking at Tier 4 or 3. May be Tier 2 if you have an unusual background and your personal statement is really good.
Good luck.

Answer 6

do you have a pulse? then you can get into law school.

do you have pulse, high gpa, and good lsat, then you can get into a good law school.

Your gpa and lsats are adequate for acceptance.

Answer 7

Yes, but remember to get great letters of recommendation and sell yourself in the personal statement... thats like your interview...

Answer 8

Take the entrance exam and find out.

Answer 9

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