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Smooth Sail, I'll wade into this discussion. First, I want to say thank you for your service. If not for the sacrifices you and our other military members have made we would not be where we are. That said, I'm not sure that the schools you currently have as options allow for a very easy transition towards your lifelong dream. I'm by no means saying it's impossible, but just significantly more difficult coming from a school that isn't as highly regarded in the field you are looking.

Of your choices, I would choose Texas Tech. It seems to do pretty well in Texas and you will have the GI Bill to fall back on if the scholarship were lost.

Having worked with the VA on numerous cases (I worked in disability law) I know it can be quite difficult to get what you need from them. Is there any way possible they could provide a detailed description of what accommodations you would need to level the playing field for an LSAT? I don't know if that would mean indefinite bathroom breaks and or an indefinite time between the sections, only you know what would make you comfortable for the duration of the test. I do know from the many friends I have had go through law school that some of the tests can be quite grueling and last just as long as the LSAT (with, comparatively, just as much riding on the result).

Best of luck in whatever decision you make.

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Good luck getting into entertainment law, especially from any of these schools. Might want to do more research on your career goals.

No problem Smooth Sail. I certainly admire your tenacity and drive.

If you're opposed to a retake,Just read the rest of this thread, Texas Tech.

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I don't know why everyone is telling you Texas Tech. Hastings for sure if you can get off the waitlist.

Are you LDS? If not, Provo might be a little rough.

I think BYU or Hastings would be a better choice, but still keep in might that nabbing solid firm work from any of these schools is still a bit of a longshot. You thought about doing JAG at all?

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Agreed. OP, do not go to Whittier!

If you are down with living in Utah, they may be better options. Go to Arizona if your GI bill covers it. Its got 1 peer school in the entire state, rather than being the 5th best school in the state (Tech).

Something to consider would be that the GI bill is only for public law schools, right? Im not sure about Hastings, but BYU is def private and probably wouldnt be worth it to pay to go there when you could go to a public university for free.

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They are really close (AU/Hastings). I think your decision should come down to where you will be happiest living. Cali or AZ?

Tech/Tulsa are coin flips but i would give the edge slightly to tech because tech runs west TX and east NM. Plus Tech gives you a better shot at Dallas.

Syracuse is too far down the line in New york.

I dont know about McGeorge.

PS Thanks for sharing those numbers on the GI Bill. Thats good to know.

Yeah, dude it would really help if you decide where you want to live. Also, where do you have ties. Not "one time I visited there for a week and really liked it!" Real ties like where you're from, where you went to UG, ect.

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Smooth Sail,

You are a great American. I admire your determination and service in combat. I am also a combat veteran but did not receive any physical wounds, but I have friends for life that have been wounded. I wish you the best.

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Ahh yes, the personal note gave me a fuzzy feeling too. They certainly care.

Congrats on making your decision. Good luck!!

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