Fordham Forum
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Jewbacca05
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Fordham
Alright I was wondering if any of you might have some insight as to what my chances are in getting into Fordham Law School. I go to William Paterson University (small state school) and have a 3.3 GPA. I scored well on the LSAT receiving a 168. I interned at the Office of Attorney General in Washington DC this past summer and work as a student ambassador on campus, not to mention I was a waiter for 6 years. Do you think my internship, GPA, and LSAT score will help in anyway? Thanks!
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OnceUponAMemo
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Re: Fordham
Above median LSAT, below median GPA, LSAT > GPA, so I think you have a good shot. Write a why Fordham essay, go on a tour/let admissions know you are interested and apply early.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
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nygrrrl
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Re: Fordham
I agree with Memo: the LSAT is a plus but the GPA will hurt you. Be ready to apply the minute the application is available. Either write a "why Fordham" or work it into your PS. Make yourself known to admissions and show your interest. Oh, and APPLY EARLY. (Also? I don't think the waitering experience is going to help you, but the time with the AG might. 
) Best of luck!
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SisterRayVU
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Re: Fordham
Just by looking at LSN, you're in good shape.
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Jewbacca05
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Re: Fordham
Thanks you all have been more than helpful. I'm particularly interested in entering business with my law degree. I believe that the skills you acquire in law school are beneficial to a wide range of subjects. Do any of you happen to know what schools are good for graduating law school students entering businesses?
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AntipodeanPhil
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Re: Fordham
If you are interested in business, get an MBA. A JD is not a general purpose degree - that's a myth.Jewbacca05 wrote:Thanks you all have been more than helpful. I'm particularly interested in entering business with my law degree. I believe that the skills you acquire in law school are beneficial to a wide range of subjects. Do any of you happen to know what schools are good for graduating law school students entering businesses?
Even if you want to work as in-house counsel for a corporation, you will need a few years experience working for a firm first.
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SisterRayVU
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Re: Fordham
Get a business degree from NU.Jewbacca05 wrote:Thanks you all have been more than helpful. I'm particularly interested in entering business with my law degree. I believe that the skills you acquire in law school are beneficial to a wide range of subjects. Do any of you happen to know what schools are good for graduating law school students entering businesses?
