Created an account because I’ve heard that TLS is a good resource!
Mostly, I’m not exactly sure where I stand with my July test result (164) and GPA (3.3) so I can start building a college list. I have checked out lawschoolnumbers and 7sage for chances, but I’ve been told that having strong “softs” can somewhat help your application and didn’t know whether those websites account for them.
I will have 2 years of work experience at a notable consulting firm along with few years of experience with the United Nations. I’m a first-generation college student, as well. I’m hoping to apply very early (Oct/Nov) of 2020 so I’ll have plenty of time to keep working and prepare the best PS. I can and also visit some schools and sit in on classes if that would help at all. I will write an addendum for my GPA (is the fact that I was working throughout college a good reason for an addendum?) and I’m retaking in September (PT around 168). My mother also was ill during my freshman year (my worst GPA year) and will also write an addendum for it.
I’m hoping to get into biglaw to help my parents financially (goal is to have them retire by the time I’m 30). I’ve been blessed with having no undergrad debt due to a scholarship, so I’m ok paying sticker if that means my best chance at biglaw.
Which schools should I consider for now since t14 seems out of reach? I've looked into Fordham, BC, and GW as examples, but could I be competitive in schools 15-25 range? Sorry for the long post, any and all insights are welcome!
First-Gen Student Looking for Advice Forum
-
The Lsat Airbender
- Posts: 1801
- Joined: Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:34 pm
Re: First-Gen Student Looking for Advice
If you're going into law for the money then you need T14, hopefully at a discount. Your #1 priority should be getting your LSAT to 170. Your softs are solid and will help you get good splitter outcomes but you actually need to be a splitter first.
