Unemployed, substance abuse background - T14 chance?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:13 am
2006 - Graduated regional college with 3.1 GPA while working full-time in the food industry
2006 to 2008 - Worked for a Big 4 (got a CPA license)
2008 to 2012 - Fired by Big 4 (bout with substance abuse), unemployed, deep battle with depression
early 2012 to present - Joined Army, currently a Signals Specialist considering studying for LSAT
straight white male without spouse or children
1. Can I still make the bottom T14 if I get at least 165 on my LSAT? 170? 175? Or is my background so crappy even a 180 will not be good enough?
2. Also, when my military commitment is up, I am considering doing an unpaid internship for a Senator/House of Representative for a year to beef up my resume (and network). Is this a good idea to increase my chances of getting into a T14?
3. Let's say I got into a T25 and everything was kosher. Will my background (especially being fired and four years unemployed) be a barrier when i look for a big law job?
Thank you in advance for your input!
2006 to 2008 - Worked for a Big 4 (got a CPA license)
2008 to 2012 - Fired by Big 4 (bout with substance abuse), unemployed, deep battle with depression
early 2012 to present - Joined Army, currently a Signals Specialist considering studying for LSAT
straight white male without spouse or children
1. Can I still make the bottom T14 if I get at least 165 on my LSAT? 170? 175? Or is my background so crappy even a 180 will not be good enough?
2. Also, when my military commitment is up, I am considering doing an unpaid internship for a Senator/House of Representative for a year to beef up my resume (and network). Is this a good idea to increase my chances of getting into a T14?
3. Let's say I got into a T25 and everything was kosher. Will my background (especially being fired and four years unemployed) be a barrier when i look for a big law job?
Thank you in advance for your input!