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Take the LSAT first.

Did the same. Shows a commitment to the region if you really want to work there. Zero temptation to act like an undergrad because of how different law school is.

Danger Zone wrote:Did the same. Shows a commitment to the region if you really want to work there. Zero temptation to act like an undergrad because of how different law school is.

Actually glad to hear since I'm also doing this.

when people do this from a t6 it looks preftigious as fuck. if you want iowa job after go to LS there but if you ever want to leave iowa you prob gunna have a hard time convincing

I suppose any number of considerations should be brought to bear on one's decision of where to attend---financial, atmospheric, etc.---but the degree of fit between employment prospects and ambition is typically the predominant one.

Iowa's different from Maine (where I hail from) in that it's a much more selective school, but I think it's reputation is still mostly local I think. If that's what you wanna' do, being an Iowa undergrad will give you a bump if your LSAT's below the median.

csprizzle38 wrote:I suppose any number of considerations should be brought to bear on one's decision of where to attend---financial, atmospheric, etc.---but the degree of fit between employment prospects and ambition is typically the predominant one.

Iowa's different from Maine (where I hail from) in that it's a much more selective school, but I think it's reputation is still mostly local I think. If that's what you wanna' do, being an Iowa undergrad will give you a bump if your LSAT's below the median.

I doubt this. AFAIK most graduate schools like to diversify their class, and with a large number of kids from the flagship UG applying it probably doesn't give you much, if any, advantage in admissions.

csprizzle38 wrote:I suppose any number of considerations should be brought to bear on one's decision of where to attend---financial, atmospheric, etc.---but the degree of fit between employment prospects and ambition is typically the predominant one.

Iowa's different from Maine (where I hail from) in that it's a much more selective school, but I think it's reputation is still mostly local I think. If that's what you wanna' do, being an Iowa undergrad will give you a bump if your LSAT's below the median.

I have a 167 on the LSAT.

acr wrote:

csprizzle38 wrote:I suppose any number of considerations should be brought to bear on one's decision of where to attend---financial, atmospheric, etc.---but the degree of fit between employment prospects and ambition is typically the predominant one.

Iowa's different from Maine (where I hail from) in that it's a much more selective school, but I think it's reputation is still mostly local I think. If that's what you wanna' do, being an Iowa undergrad will give you a bump if your LSAT's below the median.

I have a 167 on the LSAT.

Well then you'll get in at Iowa. Probably get some $$$ too.

acr wrote:

csprizzle38 wrote:I suppose any number of considerations should be brought to bear on one's decision of where to attend---financial, atmospheric, etc.---but the degree of fit between employment prospects and ambition is typically the predominant one.

Iowa's different from Maine (where I hail from) in that it's a much more selective school, but I think it's reputation is still mostly local I think. If that's what you wanna' do, being an Iowa undergrad will give you a bump if your LSAT's below the median.

I have a 167 on the LSAT.

Go to Northwestern or Michigan then.

Since you're an Iowa resident, as long as you have higher than a 3.2 you're probably looking at a full-ride. That being said, you should definitely be applying to other schools (or studying for a retake) if you want some solid chances at being able to leave the state/region.

ETA: I see from other threads that you have a 3.7. You're basically a lock for full ride at Iowa. What are your goals post-lawschool? Do you actually want to stay in Iowa/the Midwest?

Frothingslosh wrote:Since you're an Iowa resident, as long as you have higher than a 3.2 you're probably looking at a full-ride. That being said, you should definitely be applying to other schools (or studying for a retake) if you want some solid chances at being able to leave the state/region.

ETA: I see from other threads that you have a 3.7. You're basically a lock for full ride at Iowa. What are your goals post-lawschool? Do you actually want to stay in Iowa/the Midwest?

I definitely don't want to stick around in Des Moines/Iowa City/anywhere else in Iowa once I graduate. I am honestly indifferent between staying in the Midwest, the West Coast, and the East Coast. I've loved my life in the Midwest, and that's where my entire family is. My family is originally from the Los Angeles area, so I have some connections out in California. And I've been out to the East Coast quite a bit and could definitely see myself living there.

I'm planning on applying to WUSTL, Iowa, GWU, USC, UCLA, MN, Georgetown, and Cornell so far, with Iowa probably giving me the most money.

As far as I understand, don't Iowa's scholarships usually come with a tough stipulation though?

acr wrote:

Frothingslosh wrote:Since you're an Iowa resident, as long as you have higher than a 3.2 you're probably looking at a full-ride. That being said, you should definitely be applying to other schools (or studying for a retake) if you want some solid chances at being able to leave the state/region.

ETA: I see from other threads that you have a 3.7. You're basically a lock for full ride at Iowa. What are your goals post-lawschool? Do you actually want to stay in Iowa/the Midwest?

I definitely don't want to stick around in Des Moines/Iowa City/anywhere else in Iowa once I graduate. I am honestly indifferent between staying in the Midwest, the West Coast, and the East Coast. I've loved my life in the Midwest, and that's where my entire family is. My family is originally from the Los Angeles area, so I have some connections out in California. And I've been out to the East Coast quite a bit and could definitely see myself living there.

I'm planning on applying to WUSTL, Iowa, GWU, USC, UCLA, MN, Georgetown, and Cornell so far, with Iowa probably giving me the most money.

As far as I understand, don't Iowa's scholarships usually come with a tough stipulation though?

If you don't want to be in Iowa anymore, why would you anchor yourself there by going to law school? When I said "it shows a commitment to the region," I also meant that other regions will not look at it as a point in your favor.

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acr wrote:

Frothingslosh wrote:Since you're an Iowa resident, as long as you have higher than a 3.2 you're probably looking at a full-ride. That being said, you should definitely be applying to other schools (or studying for a retake) if you want some solid chances at being able to leave the state/region.

ETA: I see from other threads that you have a 3.7. You're basically a lock for full ride at Iowa. What are your goals post-lawschool? Do you actually want to stay in Iowa/the Midwest?

I definitely don't want to stick around in Des Moines/Iowa City/anywhere else in Iowa once I graduate. I am honestly indifferent between staying in the Midwest, the West Coast, and the East Coast. I've loved my life in the Midwest, and that's where my entire family is. My family is originally from the Los Angeles area, so I have some connections out in California. And I've been out to the East Coast quite a bit and could definitely see myself living there.

I'm planning on applying to WUSTL, Iowa, GWU, USC, UCLA, MN, Georgetown, and Cornell so far, with Iowa probably giving me the most money.

As far as I understand, don't Iowa's scholarships usually come with a tough stipulation though?

Iowa dropped all scholarship stipulations 2 cycles ago. Unless they switched it back, it should just be a good-standing requirement. Feel free to PM me if you want any info on the school and such. Otherwise, the other posters ITT have hit the nail on the head.

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acr wrote:Yes, thanks to everyone for the info and advice. Iowa just moved down to my safety school.

The best safety school for law school is not going to law school.