161 LSAT/3.52 GPA .... looking for SoCal schools Forum

[kakaa001]

I'm looking for SoCal schools and I want to be realistic. I applied to USD (no $), Loyola ($$) and Chapman (haven't heard back). Are there other schools I should consider and what are my chances?

Also, debt/scholarship is a consideration.

I worked as a paralegal for a year, which might give me a slight admissions boost?

[20130312]

You should consider retaking that LSAT and applying next year.

[062914123]

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[kakaa001]

Really? I mean, realistically, I'm not going to a T14.

[20130312]

Why not? You have a better GPA than I do, and I plan on only applying to T-14's next year.

[kakaa001]

If I were to get into a T14, I couldn't fathom accumulating that much debt. I already have some undergrad debt to consider (50k). Plus, I want to practice law in the Southern California region, so even if I scored high enough to get into UCLA and USC, both schools fall just short of the T14 anyways.

[20130312]

The primary reason for going to law school should be to obtain gainful legal employment. USD, Loyola, and Chapman will give you a slim chance at that.

[062914123]

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