Admission question for ny/nj law schools Forum

[Theoch1]

Current police officer... Federal, state, and local experience

Slacked in college and got a 2.7 for undergrad/graduate 3.65

If I score a 150-155 (I'm around 150 on my practice tests) on the lsat what schools will I have a shot at?

[HRomanus]

Current police officer... Federal, state, and local experience

Slacked in college and got a 2.7 for undergrad/graduate 3.65

If I score a 150-155 (I'm around 150 on my practice tests) on the lsat what schools will I have a shot at?

None you want to attend. To even have a shot at TTT (Third Tier Trash) you need 155-160. Stay in your current position and study until you get 165-170. With your GPA, those are the scores necessary to attend an institution that gives you a shot at good employment or an institution that gives you enough scholarship to offset bad employment. If you can't get a 165, don't go to law school.

[Theoch1]

Sorry forgot to mention looking to go part time and not quit my job

[HRomanus]

Sorry forgot to mention looking to go part time and not quit my job

Unfortunately, that doesn't change my response. The investment of time and money is only worthwhile if you can get a 165-170 and attend a good to decent institution at low cost.

[Ded Precedent]

How long have you been studying and how have you been studying? It's not uncommon for people to gain 15-20 points with dedicated prep. With a 155 and your GPA your options aren't looking great.

[SnakySalmon]

Are you actually looking to get a legal job, or do you just need the credential to advance in your current one? It doesn't make much sense for you to be looking for a legal job with 2.7 and a 155, but if it's just a matter of qualifying for a different payscale at your current job, it might make sense.

[phillywc]

Are you actually looking to get a legal job, or do you just need the credential to advance in your current one? It doesn't make much sense for you to be looking for a legal job with 2.7 and a 155, but if it's just a matter of qualifying for a different payscale at your current job, it might make sense.

This is the only possible reason it would make sense. The NYC schools worth attending are not super splitter friendly.

[Theoch1]

Are you actually looking to get a legal job, or do you just need the credential to advance in your current one? It doesn't make much sense for you to be looking for a legal job with 2.7 and a 155, but if it's just a matter of qualifying for a different payscale at your current job, it might make sense.

I'm not looking to practice law right away however long term I fully intend to... Ultimately this is going to help me move up in my respective department sooner rather than later

I barely studied on the practice test before I took it so I'm hoping to be a lock for a 155-160... September 27th is my exam date

[HRomanus]

I'm not looking to practice law right away however long term I fully intend to... Ultimately this is going to help me move up in my respective department sooner rather than later

I barely studied on the practice test before I took it so I'm hoping to be a lock for a 155-160... September 27th is my exam date

Are you sure a JD is a sound financial investment? At a 160, you will be investing a large amount of money (to say nothing of time) in the degree. What is the difference between the expected promotion's salary and your current? That's your annual ROI.