International URM JD Applicant Forum

[philtuq]

Hello Everyone!

I am currently applying to some US Law Schools from Australia. I am an Australian Citizen with honours from one of the best Unis here.

I have been evaluated with "above average" in my bachelor ACCRAO assessment but have a low LSAT score - 21st percentile. I think I have good references and a well laid out resume with good volunteer and part time work experience.

I am gay and I have two mental disabilities all of which I put in my applications to certain law schools.

What do people think of International URM in law applications to the US?

Any help would be beneficial to this.

[aboutmydaylight]

Are you Black/Mexican/Puerto Rican/Native American? If not, then you're not an URM.

[philtuq]

Many thanks for this

I am not either of those so I guess I can't apply on equity and merit?

Perhaps I should re do the LSAT and re train for it.

[aboutmydaylight]

Many thanks for this

I am not either of those so I guess I can't apply on equity and merit?

Perhaps I should re do the LSAT and re train for it.

You won't be considered an URM by most law schools if you're not the above races. As for a re-take, you definitely should. Law school is not likely to be a good investment from any school you can get into with a 21st percentile LSAT.