Top Law Schools

LLB2JD wrote:That's a lot of schools. You should get into a few. But damn, you must have spent a lot of time compiling that post..

surfparks6 wrote:Before you get overly critical, I had the LSAC fee waiver, which dramatically reduced the cost of every application. All except a few were only $12. I took the LSAT 3 times, 148, 150 and finished with a 155. My UGPA was a mere 3.1. After doing a UGPA and LSAT filter search on LSAC, I created a list of A, B, C schools that I would be willing to attend due to their location and their reputation (I know, some of the schools listed are not the greatest). I think I applied to around 23 "A" schools, meaning they are at least a tier 2, but I have less than a 50% chance of admittance. Yes, I did take an LSAT prep course and studied my ass off while working and attending school. The last time I took it I was working full time and had no life for 2 1/2 months. Standardized tests and me do not get along. I went to UCLA, which is a good school, not an Ivy League, but still notable. I currently work at a corporate law firm and have many extra curricular activities, strong LOR's and a real solid PS. I've supported myself basically from the time I was 17, paid for all my schooling and living expenses. I was a manager of a swimming facility freshman-sophomore year with a staff of 30 I oversaw and I later worked at a car dealership managing a sales team. I also dealt with all the financial transactions while working there. I definitely highlighted myself as a natural leader who can pull my own weight in academics but that I definitely excel in real life situations.

Here are the schools, what are my chances? Yes, every personal statement was critiqued for each school, highlighting their program and why I would want to attend their school. I also did the optional school essays.

Albany - IN
Buffalo Law School - IN
California Western School of Law - IN
Chapman - IN
Chicago-Kent College of Law - Denied
City University of New York -IN
CUA Law - IN
Denver Sturm College of Law - WL
DePaul - WL
Earle Mack, Drexel - WL
Florida International University - IN
Golden Gate - IN
Hofstra Law School - Wait-listed
Houston Law Center - Denied
Lewis & Clark Law School - Deny
Loyola University Chicago School of Law -WL
Loyola University LA - Denied
Maryland School of Law - Deny
McGeorge School of Law for the Fall  - IN
Michigan State University College of Law - Deferred to Feb. review
University of New Hampshire School of Law - Already Admitted w/ 8k a year.
New York Law School - Already Admitted
Northeastern University School of Law - Deny
Pace Law School - IN
Penn State Law - Dent
Pepperdine University School of Law - Deny
Quinnipiac University School of Law - IN
Rutgers University, Newark - deny
Rutgers, The State of New Jersey Camden - deny
San Francisco School of Law - WL
Santa Clara University School of Law - Deferred to Feb. Review (applied ED)
Seattle University School of Law - WL
Southwestern - IN
St. John's University School of Law - WL
Suffolk - Already Admitted
Syracuse - deny
Thomas - IN
University of Richmond
Villanova University School of Law
Whittier Law School - Already Admitted w/16k Scholarship 1st year.


Honestly, I have a lot of friends applying to Medical Schools and the fact that we don't have to do secondaries or fly around the country to interview at schools made me realize just how easy we have it, so I just put myself out there and I am now waiting on the committee's decisions.

I'm really realistic in knowing that I'm going to get a lot of rejections but, thats life. So far I'm happy to see several admitted schools. However, most of my admitted schools are a tier 3.

Anyways, I'm just posting this up to see what some of my peers who are going through the same emotions think.

To answer the most reoccurring question on TLS, No, I'm not going to take the LSAT again. Yes, I know where I stand statistically on getting into some of these schools, but some feedback is always nice.



Good Luck Everyone!

LLB2JD wrote:That's a lot of schools. You should get into a few. But damn, you mus have spent a lot of time compiling that post..

hokie wrote:daaaayyyummmmm; that's a lot of schools lol. GL!

gbpackerbacker wrote:I look forward to your choosing a law school thread. Good luck.

arvcondor wrote:I'm thinking T3 for the most part. Out at Maryland - that much I know.

gbpackerbacker wrote:I look forward to your choosing a law school thread the epic poll you set up when you choose a law school. Good luck.

NJcollegestudent wrote:I think you will receive admission to Rutgers-Newark, however, i cannot say much about the other schools, as i am not quite familiar with many of them.

surfparks6 wrote:

NJcollegestudent wrote:I think you will receive admission to Rutgers-Newark, however, i cannot say much about the other schools, as i am not quite familiar with many of them.

Don't play with my emotions, I would probably be happy to go to Newark. =P From what I've read online, Rutgers -Newark seems to be a good feeder school into the New York market. Also, it doesn't seem to be too expensive since after the first year you can get in-state tuition. How familiar are you with this school? If you read http://www.top-law-schools.com/rutgers-newark-law.html, how accurate is top-law-schools article would you say??

Thanks! I really appreciate it. I was happy when I read your post, however, unless you're on the admission board... its still hearsay... but, glad to hear it. =)

NJcollegestudent wrote:

surfparks6 wrote:

NJcollegestudent wrote:I think you will receive admission to Rutgers-Newark, however, i cannot say much about the other schools, as i am not quite familiar with many of them.

Don't play with my emotions, I would probably be happy to go to Newark. =P From what I've read online, Rutgers -Newark seems to be a good feeder school into the New York market. Also, it doesn't seem to be too expensive since after the first year you can get in-state tuition. How familiar are you with this school? If you read http://www.top-law-schools.com/rutgers-newark-law.html, how accurate is top-law-schools article would you say??

Thanks! I really appreciate it. I was happy when I read your post, however, unless you're on the admission board... its still hearsay... but, glad to hear it. =)

I am a current student at Rutgers-Newark as an undergraduate, so i have a good amount of experience with the law school. PM for more information.

surfparks6 wrote:Before you get overly critical, I had the LSAC fee waiver, which dramatically reduced the cost of every application. All except a few were only $12. I took the LSAT 3 times, 148, 150 and finished with a 155. My UGPA was a mere 3.1. After doing a UGPA and LSAT filter search on LSAC, I created a list of A, B, C schools that I would be willing to attend due to their location and their reputation (I know, some of the schools listed are not the greatest). I think I applied to around 23 "A" schools, meaning they are at least a tier 2, but I have less than a 50% chance of admittance. Yes, I did take an LSAT prep course and studied my ass off while working and attending school. The last time I took it I was working full time and had no life for 2 1/2 months. Standardized tests and me do not get along. I went to UCLA, which is a good school, not an Ivy League, but still notable. I currently work at a corporate law firm and have many extra curricular activities, strong LOR's and a real solid PS. I've supported myself basically from the time I was 17, paid for all my schooling and living expenses. I was a manager of a swimming facility freshman-sophomore year with a staff of 30 I oversaw and I later worked at a car dealership managing a sales team. I also dealt with all the financial transactions while working there. I definitely highlighted myself as a natural leader who can pull my own weight in academics but that I definitely excel in real life situations.

Here are the schools, what are my chances? Yes, every personal statement was critiqued for each school, highlighting their program and why I would want to attend their school. I also did the optional school essays.

Albany - Already Admitted
Buffalo Law School
California Western School of Law
Chapman
Chicago-Kent College of Law - Denied
City University of New York
CUA Law
Denver Sturm College of Law
DePaul
Earle Mack, Drexel
Florida International University
Golden Gate
Hofstra Law School - Wait-listed
Houston Law Center - Denied
Lewis & Clark Law School
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Loyola University LA - Denied
Maryland School of Law
McGeorge School of Law for the Fall 
Michigan State University College of Law - Deferred to Feb. review
University of New Hampshire School of Law - Already Admitted w/ 8k a year.
New York Law School - Already Admitted
Northeastern University School of Law
Pace Law School
Penn State Law
Pepperdine University School of Law
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Rutgers University, Newark
Rutgers, The State of New Jersey Camden
San Francisco School of Law
Santa Clara University School of Law - Deferred to Feb. Review (applied ED)
Seattle University School of Law
Southwestern
St. John's University School of Law
Suffolk - Already Admitted
Syracuse
Thomas Jefferson
University of Richmond
Villanova University School of Law
Whittier Law School - Already Admitted w/16k Scholarship 1st year.


Honestly, I have a lot of friends applying to Medical Schools and the fact that we don't have to do secondaries or fly around the country to interview at schools made me realize just how easy we have it, so I just put myself out there and I am now waiting on the committee's decisions.

I'm really realistic in knowing that I'm going to get a lot of rejections but, thats life. So far I'm happy to see several admitted schools. However, most of my admitted schools are a tier 3.

Anyways, I'm just posting this up to see what some of my peers who are going through the same emotions think.

To answer the most reoccurring question on TLS, No, I'm not going to take the LSAT again. Yes, I know where I stand statistically on getting into some of these schools, but some feedback is always nice.



Good Luck Everyone!

sparty99 wrote:Newark is an ugly city, but Rutgers is a nationally known university with cheap tuition. You'll also have minimal access to the NYC legal market.

It is an accomplishment to get accepted to a strong school. I'd rather pay 20k a year than 40k at NYU. Just make sure you graduate top of your class.

rad law wrote:

sparty99 wrote:Newark is an ugly city, but Rutgers is a nationally known university with cheap tuition. You'll also have minimal access to the NYC legal market.

FTFY

It is an accomplishment to get accepted to a strong school. I'd rather pay 20k a year than 40k at NYU. Just make sure you graduate top of your class.

Easier said than done hurr durr