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We aren't officially ranked at Temple until the end of the year, but my approximate class rank is right near top 5%.

What apps are worth doing? I don't have a scholarship (but do have in-state tuition), and i'm not against practicing in Philadelphia but it'd be nice to have more opportunities. (EDIT: Would like to have Big Law)

Also, I was thinking about doing a summer abroad program with Temple for the month of June. Does anyone know how this would work with the transfer application process? Also, if I wanted to ask someone in admissions/career planning about that, what's the best way to bring it up? Is it totally cool to say - oh by the way i'm going to be doing transfer applications so how do I do that around this summer program?

OP, get a legal job this summer (even if it's a non-paying job). Don't waste your money on study abroad.

philly87 wrote:We aren't officially ranked at Temple until the end of the year, but my approximate class rank is right near top 5%.

What apps are worth doing? I don't have a scholarship (but do have in-state tuition), and i'm not against practicing in Philadelphia but it'd be nice to have more opportunities. (EDIT: Would like to have Big Law)

Also, I was thinking about doing a summer abroad program with Temple for the month of June. Does anyone know how this would work with the transfer application process? Also, if I wanted to ask someone in admissions/career planning about that, what's the best way to bring it up? Is it totally cool to say - oh by the way i'm going to be doing transfer applications so how do I do that around this summer program?

If its Rome, don't do it (imo). Every 2L and 3L I've talked to about Rome has said its a great trip but an awful idea when it comes to employment and future credit problems. If you're gonna stay at Temple, get a summer job first and clear missing the 6 weeks for Rome with them (some employers will be OK with that if you're upfront with them). If you're gonna transfer, well then you've got a couple options (again, imo): 1) Have transfer apps in before you leave (schools will be waiting on your spring grades anyways, but this may require someone in the states to help out); 2) Don't go. Profit. Also don't be afraid to talk with the administration about your pending transfer and see if they won't pony up some dough for you.

Congrats btw!

Sounds like you should (1) transfer and (2) not study abroad

blsingindisguise wrote:Sounds like you should (1) transfer and (2) not study abroad

I agree with this. Also, blanket the T14 and see where you get in. If you can inch your way into the top 5% I think you have a good shot at Penn (and other T14s).