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rad law wrote:Retake LSAT so you don't have to go to Miami. FL legal market is in a huge toilet right now. Miami is a desirable market for people from more prestigious schools. It isn't even the best school in FL to get a job in Miami (that would be UF).

victor3712 wrote:

rad law wrote:Retake LSAT so you don't have to go to Miami. FL legal market is in a huge toilet right now. Miami is a desirable market for people from more prestigious schools. It isn't even the best school in FL to get a job in Miami (that would be UF).

Thank you for your advice but I don't have time for the Dec LSAT. I still wonder my chance for U Miami Law. Also, will it help being a URM?

rad law wrote:

victor3712 wrote:

rad law wrote:Retake LSAT so you don't have to go to Miami. FL legal market is in a huge toilet right now. Miami is a desirable market for people from more prestigious schools. It isn't even the best school in FL to get a job in Miami (that would be UF).

Thank you for your advice but I don't have time for the Dec LSAT. I still wonder my chance for U Miami Law. Also, will it help being a URM?

Since you're not a URM, no, it won't help you. Chinese aren't underrepresented. You should get in anyways.

victor3712 wrote:

rad law wrote:

victor3712 wrote:

rad law wrote:Retake LSAT so you don't have to go to Miami. FL legal market is in a huge toilet right now. Miami is a desirable market for people from more prestigious schools. It isn't even the best school in FL to get a job in Miami (that would be UF).

Thank you for your advice but I don't have time for the Dec LSAT. I still wonder my chance for U Miami Law. Also, will it help being a URM?

Since you're not a URM, no, it won't help you. Chinese aren't underrepresented. You should get in anyways.

Thanks again. Could you please suggest some other schools with my 157/3.3?

rad law wrote:Retake LSAT so you don't have to go to Miami. FL legal market is in a huge toilet right now. Miami is a desirable market for people from more prestigious schools. It isn't even the best school in FL to get a job in Miami (that would be UF).

taxguy wrote:When we visited Miami, I met someone who had even worse stats then you. He had a 3.2+ from Wash U and a 156 on the LSAT and got accepted.

Barbie wrote:

rad law wrote:Retake LSAT so you don't have to go to Miami. FL legal market is in a huge toilet right now. Miami is a desirable market for people from more prestigious schools. It isn't even the best school in FL to get a job in Miami (that would be UF).

Tampa market is growing. HTH <3

rad law wrote:

Barbie wrote:

rad law wrote:Retake LSAT so you don't have to go to Miami. FL legal market is in a huge toilet right now. Miami is a desirable market for people from more prestigious schools. It isn't even the best school in FL to get a job in Miami (that would be UF).

Tampa market is growing. HTH <3

Well at this point, the market has been so astoundingly had that there's no where to go but up. That's not saying much haha.

victor3712 wrote: Thanks again. Could you please suggest some other schools with my 157/3.3?

Barbie wrote: Firm I'm working for now is looking to double in size in the next 2 years (and hires pretty much 95% FL law grads) and I know a few other firms are expanding.

bigred87 wrote:I think you should think of it more long-term. I don't know much about W&L the town that it's in...but as a current Univ of Miami law student, I would warn you as much as I can to stay away. First, Univ. of Miami isn't ranked as well, but don't think it'll be easier to rank in the top of your class--it won't. It's still quite competitive, and it's law school (plus UM has a really really tough curve). I am a 2L at U of Miami in the top 1% of the class, law review, ivy league grad, and had the opportunity to transfer to a top 14 and stayed in Miami for the money--big mistake. None of us have been able to find jobs for the summer, let alone get interviews. And of course, the economy is bad, but if you're looking to stay in South Florida, the job market is already really small, and is as tight as ever---firms down here are taking like 1-2 summers, and they don't even take students from down here. If you graduate from here, it will be hard to get a job anywhere else (I interviewed at many firms all over the country this year, and employers all but laughed at UM and asked why I didn't transfer--not joking). I lucked out and landed a summer associate position for next summer on teh west coast, by sheer luck and right time/place, but most people I know cannot even find an internship. To make a long story short--if you definitely know you want to stay in florida/miami for a very long time, and don't want to have a good shot at big law firm job, stay away from Miami. They lure people in with propaganda and distortions. Go with the better ranked school that will take your further in the long run.

taxguy wrote:When we visited Miami, I met someone who had even worse stats then you. He had a 3.2+ from Wash U and a 156 on the LSAT and got accepted.

Barbie wrote:

taxguy wrote:When we visited Miami, I met someone who had even worse stats then you. He had a 3.2+ from Wash U and a 156 on the LSAT and got accepted.

riskeh bzns.
just apply now and you'll be fine.
if you dont mind spending $$ on private school, throw an app to Stetson too.

victor3712 wrote:

Barbie wrote:

taxguy wrote:When we visited Miami, I met someone who had even worse stats then you. He had a 3.2+ from Wash U and a 156 on the LSAT and got accepted.

riskeh bzns.
just apply now and you'll be fine.
if you dont mind spending $$ on private school, throw an app to Stetson too.

So you mean my chance is high? But any possibility of $$ from U Miami Law?

rad law wrote:

victor3712 wrote: Thanks again. Could you please suggest some other schools with my 157/3.3?

Depends where you want to practice. FL? Stetson I guess, but the same advice as above applies. Don't go unless it's free or close to it.

destroyer wrote:Hey do not listen to what some of these people are saying. Miami is great school with excellent academic programs and professors. Miami is just a bit underrated at the national level, but carries a great reputation in south florida. Don't be surprised if miami's ranking increases again this year.

With your number you have a realistic chance at getting in, also, being chinese will help. Miami has a reputation of being a very diverse school, so don't be surprised if your background plays an important role in the admission process.

Finally, it doesn't get any better than going to law school in sunny miami. Weather is amazing, tons of things to do, and the women are gorgeous.

destroyer wrote:Hey do not listen to what some of these people are saying. Miami is great school with excellent academic programs and professors. Miami is just a bit underrated at the national level, but carries a great reputation in south florida. Don't be surprised if miami's ranking increases again this year.

With your number you have a realistic chance at getting in, also, being chinese will help. Miami has a reputation of being a very diverse school, so don't be surprised if your background plays an important role in the admission process.

destroyer wrote:Hey do not listen to what some of these people are saying. Miami is great school with excellent academic programs and professors. Miami is just a bit underrated at the national level, but carries a great reputation in south florida. Don't be surprised if miami's ranking increases again this year.

With your number you have a realistic chance at getting in, also, being chinese will help. Miami has a reputation of being a very diverse school, so don't be surprised if your background plays an important role in the admission process.

Finally, it doesn't get any better than going to law school in sunny miami. Weather is amazing, tons of things to do, and the women are gorgeous.