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155/3.08 URM predictions?
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:12 pm
by raperez129
I know the stats, but I'm not sure how much predictors consider URM and WE.
I'm looking for TLS "professional" speculation on my chances.
155 (prior score was 147)
10+ years WE
3 LORs from employers/supervisors, including a U of H alum and a South Texas alum
Good PS with overcoming adversity.
U of Houston (PT program stats)
154/162
median 3.43
South Texas
150/156
2.95/3.46
Indiana
157/164
3.24/3.78
Thanks in advance.
ETA: PT info for U of H
Re: 155/3.08 URM predictions?
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:23 pm
by voice of reason
I'd guess Houston and Indiana could go either way, but you'll get into South Texas.
The 10 years of WE is a wildcard. Are you throwing away a career for a fresh start in law or are you taking a new angle on prior work that was impressive? If the former, the 10 years may not help you at all. If the latter, it can count for a great deal with the right school. 10 years of good WE is one way people get into law school being below 25th percentile on both LSAT and GPA.
Re: 155/3.08 URM predictions?
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:57 pm
by raperez129
voice of reason wrote:I'd guess Houston and Indiana could go either way, but you'll get into South Texas.
The 10 years of WE is a wildcard. Are you throwing away a career for a fresh start in law or are you taking a new angle on prior work that was impressive? If the former, the 10 years may not help you at all. If the latter, it can count for a great deal with the right school. 10 years of good WE is one way people get into law school being below 25th percentile on both LSAT and GPA.
I suppose the latter. 10 years as paralegal in Biglaw. 2 of my LORs are from partners that I have directly reported to for a number of years.
What I really want is someone with a crystal ball that can tell me that Houston will say yes....
