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Anonymous posting is only available to the creator of each thread. The anonymous posting feature is intended to permit the solicitation of anonymous advice regarding the transfer application process, chances of being accepted, etc. Unacceptable uses include: testing the feature, questions which are clearly fake or hypothetical in nature, harassing other users, etc. Posters should also read and understand the announcements posted at the top of the Transfers forum prior to using the anonymous feature.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Anything is possible. Step out on faith and apply!
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Tell me you are a troll..GodFavor2010 wrote:Anything is possible. Step out on faith and apply!
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
bloobook wrote:Has this happened in the history of TLS? Under what circumstances? Anecdotes, anyone?
Just curious.
Probably not a lot of info about this type of transfer on this site, but you might dredge up something if you use search function. Are you on scholly at said TTT? Is it in the market you want to practice? If so, then transfer to a "T40" may be contraindicated. If not, (i.e. paying full price at TTT and/or not in market of choice), then transferring to a T40(ish) in market of choice could be indicated.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Alright, I'm taking a break from studying for the bar to drop a line here. First and foremost, it is absolutely possible to transfer from a TTT or a T4 to a T14, let alone a T50. I know because I myself transfered from a TTT to a T10. Many of my fellow class of 2012 transfers at my school were also from TTT and T4s - there were even more in the 2013 transfer class.
So, it's obviously possible. The most important thing is your class rank (you already know this by now). If you want to make the jump from a TTT to a T14, you're going to have to be in the top 1-2% of your class. For a low 40s, you'd probably be able to pull it off with a top 10-15% finish. However, unless you're moving to the best school in your secondary market, it might not be worth it for the minor school rank bump. Aim higher.
So, it's obviously possible. The most important thing is your class rank (you already know this by now). If you want to make the jump from a TTT to a T14, you're going to have to be in the top 1-2% of your class. For a low 40s, you'd probably be able to pull it off with a top 10-15% finish. However, unless you're moving to the best school in your secondary market, it might not be worth it for the minor school rank bump. Aim higher.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.Incanate wrote:Alright, I'm taking a break from studying for the bar to drop a line here. First and foremost, it is absolutely possible to transfer from a TTT or a T4 to a T14, let alone a T50. I know because I myself transfered from a TTT to a T10. Many of my fellow class of 2012 transfers at my school were also from TTT and T4s - there were even more in the 2013 transfer class.
So, it's obviously possible. The most important thing is your class rank (you already know this by now). If you want to make the jump from a TTT to a T14, you're going to have to be in the top 1-2% of your class. For a low 40s, you'd probably be able to pull it off with a top 10-15% finish. However, unless you're moving to the best school in your secondary market, it might not be worth it for the minor school rank bump. Aim higher.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
concurrent fork wrote:The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.Incanate wrote:Alright, I'm taking a break from studying for the bar to drop a line here. First and foremost, it is absolutely possible to transfer from a TTT or a T4 to a T14, let alone a T50. I know because I myself transfered from a TTT to a T10. Many of my fellow class of 2012 transfers at my school were also from TTT and T4s - there were even more in the 2013 transfer class.
So, it's obviously possible. The most important thing is your class rank (you already know this by now). If you want to make the jump from a TTT to a T14, you're going to have to be in the top 1-2% of your class. For a low 40s, you'd probably be able to pull it off with a top 10-15% finish. However, unless you're moving to the best school in your secondary market, it might not be worth it for the minor school rank bump. Aim higher.
I agree that it is almost certainly not possible, but not impossible. I went from 28% at a TTT an got accepted to Emory. While not a T14, it is still a significant jump.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
I successfully did it this year, found out Friday. Tier 3 to high 30s. It's very possible, just have a good reason and something to contribute to the school. 30ish percentile on grades.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Shit, my bad. Totally missed the title. Teaches me not to do anything on the internet late at night in a bar review fueled stupor...concurrent fork wrote:The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.Incanate wrote:Alright, I'm taking a break from studying for the bar to drop a line here. First and foremost, it is absolutely possible to transfer from a TTT or a T4 to a T14, let alone a T50. I know because I myself transfered from a TTT to a T10. Many of my fellow class of 2012 transfers at my school were also from TTT and T4s - there were even more in the 2013 transfer class.
So, it's obviously possible. The most important thing is your class rank (you already know this by now). If you want to make the jump from a TTT to a T14, you're going to have to be in the top 1-2% of your class. For a low 40s, you'd probably be able to pull it off with a top 10-15% finish. However, unless you're moving to the best school in your secondary market, it might not be worth it for the minor school rank bump. Aim higher.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Congrats -- that is a big jump. However, the reason I said "meaningful" is that even a huge jump in the rankings doesn't necessarily mean a transfer is worthwhile. It can make sense to transfer to a mid T1 in some situations (e.g. you have no scholarship and dislike your current market), but for many students, especially those with a scholarship, it's not a smart decision. Transfers into these schools are highly unlikely to get biglaw and almost invariably end up paying sticker.NickM54 wrote:concurrent fork wrote:The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.Incanate wrote:Alright, I'm taking a break from studying for the bar to drop a line here. First and foremost, it is absolutely possible to transfer from a TTT or a T4 to a T14, let alone a T50. I know because I myself transfered from a TTT to a T10. Many of my fellow class of 2012 transfers at my school were also from TTT and T4s - there were even more in the 2013 transfer class.
So, it's obviously possible. The most important thing is your class rank (you already know this by now). If you want to make the jump from a TTT to a T14, you're going to have to be in the top 1-2% of your class. For a low 40s, you'd probably be able to pull it off with a top 10-15% finish. However, unless you're moving to the best school in your secondary market, it might not be worth it for the minor school rank bump. Aim higher.
I agree that it is almost certainly not possible, but not impossible. I went from 28% at a TTT an got accepted to Emory. While not a T14, it is still a significant jump.
I'm sure it made sense in your situation, but I'm trying to rebut the TLS mentality that any transfer "up" is desirable.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
I was #1 in an unranked provisionally accredited school, got into GWU. Anything is possible...
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Glad I found this thread, it gives me hope.
Attempting to transfer from TTT to mid TT (60's). Trying to go from OOS market I'm not so thrilled with, to In-state/market I hope to end up in. Finish right outside top-third. Not on scholly, and really just hoping to cut back on the cost.
Hope the call back tomorrow goes well for you. GL
Attempting to transfer from TTT to mid TT (60's). Trying to go from OOS market I'm not so thrilled with, to In-state/market I hope to end up in. Finish right outside top-third. Not on scholly, and really just hoping to cut back on the cost.
Hope the call back tomorrow goes well for you. GL
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Those expensive private schools will take anybody's money.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
If it's UF or American, I think they take a larger transfer class anyways.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Didn't someone transfer from Cooley to M? TTTT to T14
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Congrats!!bloobook wrote:I got in! Miracles DO happen, guys.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Congratulations on your success. What exactly was your rank at your former school?
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Congrats OP.
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Re: Transferring: from top-third at TTT to low 40s?
Just out of curiosity where did you get in? You can PM if you would prefer to do that.bloobook wrote:Nope, it's a 40s public school. Thanks for douching on my parade. It's also not UF or American.
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