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macandcheesepls

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Former Dropout Reapplication Question

Post by macandcheesepls » Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:45 pm

I'm not sure if this is the proper place but not sure who I could ask.

I went to a T14 school and finished my 1L with top 25% grades but took a leave of absence after that for a year and came back for another half semester and decided to drop out.

This was around 6 years ago. I dropped out in good standing.

I was hoping to come back to law school but wasn't sure if I would have to reapply and redo my 1L since it's been so long. I honestly wouldn't mind this as I think my original LSAT was suboptimal and if I retook it I could get into a better school as my T14 was on the lower end.

I dropped out due to personal reasons which have now been taken care of.

Would anyone have any advice? Thanks.

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Re: Former Dropout Reapplication Question

Post by sprintin23 » Thu Oct 18, 2018 1:00 pm

From what I remember from an earlier post, once you get grades that is what they go by. So retaking the LSAT may be a moot point. However, since you already have decent grades and left in good standing, you should not have too much trouble transferring or going back to your old school. I would at least speak with your dean or the admissions office of your prospective schools and see what they say.

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Re: Former Dropout Reapplication Question

Post by LSATWiz.com » Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:40 pm

I think you should focus on writing a good written explanation of your personal reasons that would convince a school to take a chance on you.

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