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GodFavor2010 wrote:Anything is possible. Step out on faith and apply!

Tell me you are a troll..

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.

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.

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.

The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.

concurrent fork wrote:

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.

The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.

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 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.

concurrent fork wrote:

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.

The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.

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...

NickM54 wrote:

concurrent fork wrote:

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.

The title says OP is top 1/3 TTT. It's almost certainly not possible to make a meaningful transfer in that situation.

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.

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.

I'm sure it made sense in your situation, but I'm trying to rebut the TLS mentality that any transfer "up" is desirable.

I was #1 in an unranked provisionally accredited school, got into GWU. Anything is possible...

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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

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Those expensive private schools will take anybody's money.

If it's UF or American, I think they take a larger transfer class anyways.

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Didn't someone transfer from Cooley to M? TTTT to T14

bloobook wrote:I got in! Miracles DO happen, guys.

Congrats!!

Congratulations on your success. What exactly was your rank at your former school?

Congrats OP.

bloobook wrote:Nope, it's a 40s public school. Thanks for douching on my parade. It's also not UF or American.

Just out of curiosity where did you get in? You can PM if you would prefer to do that.