Law School Admissions 

Please share your insights into the law school admissions process, and post any questions you have.

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5:19-6:24 So you're saying it's okay for a parent to make a call for their kid to get into law school when they know the faculty members.. However, when a parent doesn't have connections it's looked down upon if they call on their child's behalf. The fact that this behavior is so normalized in law school admissions departments that they actually reserve seats for these kind of students is sickening. Can't even have law in law school smh

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I just got off the wait list. I'm so excited! It was my top pick. :) The waiting is agonizing, especially for someone who really likes to plan. What really helped was connecting with a former professor from undergrad. He was a Pre Law professor with the business school and after having lunch and asking him about law school in general, he wrote me a fantastic letter of recommendation, without my asking, and submitted it to the admissions director. My scores were in the lower end of what GSU admits, but I felt hopeful (not only that, I was also accepted/waitlisted in the other top law schools in GA). Having an interesting career pathetic prior to law school, connecting with good law firms and having them write a LOR as well as a professor who can truly attest to your skills is major. Especially if you're not a strong test taker like myself.

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Thank you for the insights!

5:40 I remembered this part when I learned of the recent college admissions scandal. It comes across as if it's accepted people bribe or get into school just by knowing someone and not merit.

How long does end of cycle application responses take on average? Is it proper to call the admissions office if it seems to be taking a while (a month or two) for a response? Will law schools always respond to you one way or another?

Hi there! Love your channel. It's been highly informative for me as I navigate this process. One question, though. In your experience, would a slightly higher GPA make up for a slightly lower LSAT score during the admissions process? Naturally if an applicant's LSAT score is drastically low, there's not much to be done. But assuming their GPA (along with other materials) are on par with, or exceed the school's standards, will it make up for an LSAT that is a few points lower? Thanks! Keep the videos coming!

Hello, thanks for the insightful information. However, can you share your views about early admission binding decisions and how to explore its possibilities. I think it will be helpful if there are strategies to manage putting students on hold for accepting early decision binding and overcoming its challenges.

Hello Professor, thank you for such an insightful video. I hope this message finds you well. First, I’d like to state that I will likely be a ‘splitter’ as my uGPA is far lower than the median for the schools i will be applying to. However, I’ve been frequently scoring well into the mid 160s in LSAT practice exams (i will be sitting for the August 29th exam). I am currently an MBA candidate with an expected graduation date of Dec 2020. My question is, should i wait until I’ve completed the MBA program to submit my applications to the law schools? Or, since the graduate GPA does not impact the LSAC uGPA, would it be better to submit the applications as early as possible with the unofficial graduate transcripts? Wish you well. Thanks!

Very informative thank you! If you apply in July right before the end of the cycle to start that august and you are under the median lsat by one point are your chances of being admitted good or bad?

Professor Thank you for spending the time to educate us on these guidelines. I'm 31 years old and I had a very poor GPA in undergrad where i majored in fine arts but minored in art history, (all my writing courses got relatively high grades due to my writing and analytical skills) . I'm currently taking high school courses to try to get into another undergrad to prove to admissions committee that I'm capable of doing well academically. Do you have advice on someone like me who's struggled, but still has that goal to work as a lawyer one day? Thank you.

Sir, i recently subscribed to your channel an have been going through your videos. I had a question regarding the resume itself and have not been able to get a clear answer. I’m an officer in the army, soon to be applying to law school. Where in the resume would I put the courses I did in the military? I got certifications from said courses, and in the army it is considered TRADOC (ie school house). Examples include BOLC and Bradley Leaders Course. So would these go in the education portion? A certification portion? The work experience portion? Any advice would be appreciated.

I loved the video! Quick question: I am going to be applying to some top 15 law schools (Northwestern, Duke, NYU, etc.) and also some more reach schools (Chicago, Harvard, Columbia). I will be applying with around a 3.72 GPA (from Brandeis University) and 171 LSAT. What would you say are the chances, purely based on scores, to get into any of these schools? Thanks!

Interesting like always

Do top law schools (IVY-Top 20) care if you spend an extra year undergrad? I just finished my first semester at UMiami with a 3.9 as a transfer Junior. I would like to spread out my classes to have the best opportunity to succeed. I can graduate with a 3.7, 5 year average or a 3.62, 4 year average. So I think my choice to stay an extra year is the right one. In addition, will being on the Presidents list (4.0) or Provost's Honor Roll (3.75) multiple semesters be well noticed by the Ivy's?

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What law schools was he an admissions rep for?

Hello, Do law schools see your undergraduate class list from lsac? And how is community college GPA factored into your overall GPA. Also does attending a community college inhibit one’s chances from being admitted to a top tier law school if there overall GPA and LSAT meets the schools numbers? Thank you.

Hey Professor Baez, I've got a question about admissions. I get this is all speculative, but I'm curious your thoughts on this. I am a year out from my undergrad (changed my major, did 5.5 years) to get my accounting degree from a reasonably good state school. My first year and a half at a private I did very poorly, just having to get my act together. My last few semesters I did very well, but still ended with a cumulative 3.3 gpa. I have been working for a top 10 public accounting firm for almost a year and I am in process of getting my cpa license. My question is: if my goal is to get into a T14 law school, will it help my admissions chances if I acquire the cpa license first, or will the admissions council not give it much consideration (assuming I get that 175 lsat score, great letters of rec, etc to pad the admission packet)? Thank you for making these great videos! This has been great insight for someone who doesn't know anyone with experience in the legal profession!

I know you mention the presumptive deny group if someone has a low GPA and LSAT score. However, what if someone is a splitter and has a high GPA but low LSAT score? My GPA for a particular school is higher than their 75th percentile mark but my LSAT score falls in their 25th percentile.

all those requirements?? awsome unfortinately in our country is accessible for everyone i optained 81% score in my baccaloréat exam ( semular to gcse in gb) and i was surprised by finding law students who 've got 50% in their baccaloréat

@learnlawbetter what is considered on average a good lsat score to get admitted into a law school?

Omg I just found you Chanel and I am a sophomore in high school but I have been interested on becoming a lawyer since I started middle school, but During freshman year and the half of freshman year U was sick so my grades were not great but right now they are way better, I wonder if that would affect my college application.

Does applying to law schools during early admission increase your chances of acceptance? (even if your LSAT score is par/sub-par in comparison to their avg)

Do you recommend using a consulting service or firm to assist with the application process? If so, what specific criteria should we look for to determine which is best. Thank you.

Very helpful advice! I’m currently waitlisted. I have a STEM PhD and 3 years of work experience. Is there anything I can provide to the Admissions Office at this point to help?

So who should we consider for recommendation letters? I’m thinking of my professors but do you think of anybody else which can have a better impact

Does having a low credit score and traffic tickets would effect your admissions. Can you start. Law school when your 45 ? Second career

I want to ask a question does my undergraduate college matters i mean for example if I attend ivy league college and apply to harvard and if I will attend state college an apply harvard will it make difference

I've been out of undergrad for 10+ years did not do well for the first two years however I stepped it up the last two years while working full-time finished with a 2.5 GPA. My practice LSAT scores are 149-153. I'm applying to a lower-tier law school part-time program due to the fact I have 3 different businesses I run with a staff. I'm a non-traditional student as well. What are my chances or what should I be looking at?

Thank you so much!! Is Law-related internship highly preferred or required?

Hello! Do you have any advice for freshmen entering law school? Like what can a freshman do during the summer before attending law school.

What can you tell us in terms of GPA requirements, what is considered TOO low as well as with LSAT

I graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 and am currently learning about the LSAT and considering my options. My resume, however, is less than stellar. I have had to take jobs to support myself and family, and they aren’t always the best jobs. As a candidate for a counseling masters (my undergrad degree is in psychology, the pre-clinical track), your resume is a consideration when determining whether you gain admittance. Is this another stumbling block to law school? If so, how do I mitigate it?

Hey. I m from Europe and i would like to go to a law school in Nyc. We take different exams from the ones that are in us. That means i have to take yout types of exams?

I have a 3.82 GPA and took the LSAT on Sunday (I typically score around 164-167) I'm praying for at least a 165, but hoping for a 167. Would applying for an binding early decision at a reach school like Vanderbilt Law School help my admission chances at that school?

I am planning on applying to law school next year. I have been out of college for about 6 years and have no contact with my old professors. How do I go about the letters of recommendation portion of the application?

Hello How can I get full scholership in the top 60 universities in America as a foreign(Iran)? For the LLM programme I mean what should I have in my CV(e.g an essay, Moot court, .....) Thank you so much

What are the most important things international applicants have to keep in mind? What usually causes their applications to be denied, if they otherwise have great GPA and LSAT scores?

How did you like Georgetown? I am considering GULC.

Very good video. I like it. May I ask if the admission is more difficult for foreign students?

Does the college I graduated from matter when applying to a law school?

Hello, I am a senior with a 2.6 GPA currently studying to take the LSAT. I have a decent resume and currently have 3 letters of recommendation from reputable professors who worked as judges, attended Harvard and worked in Washington. I plan on explaining why my GPA is so low in my personal statement, mentioning health issues, problems with a stalker, family matters and multiple car accidents. With being said, do you think I even have a realistic chance? Approx. what LSAT score should I be rooting for to balance everything else out?

Does it increase the chance of admission if a student has an MBA?

What are the most important skills( both academically and as a person) one must possess to get in to law school

I’m 61. I just want to be able offer free legal services for those in need. I’m not worried about the cost of school or needing a paid position after graduation. I just need to get accepted somewhere. I would actually prefer a blue collar school. Online would be great. I saw my GPA slashed by the LSAC due to the number of credits I was awarded for my military schools that had no grade assigned. Also, my 4.0 earned by taking further classes at another University after graduating were not included because they say that it’s considered graduate work. Waiting for the LSAT results. I’ve been averaging 150-154 on practice tests. Is there any hope for me?

Does having an LLB as your undergraduate degree give you an advantage or disadvantage when applying for a JD and later on a job in a Big Law firm?

Any recommendations on what material to use to prepare for the LSAT?

Do top law schools accept international students if he has a great grades from turkey for example and is your undergraduate University ranking matter? Because I'm in high school and I'm afraid that top law schools don't accept students from turkey even if they have a good grades and high last score

Is neuroscience a good major in college to get into law school ?

I graduated undergrad with a liberal arts degree and a GPA around 3.2. Is there any chance of admission to a T-14 Law School with a GPA that low if I score extremely well on the LSAT? Also I am currently serving active duty in the military as an officer and I would like to know if that has any effect on the admissions process.

Hello sir I am planning to do my LLM in HLS but I had done my undergrad in India. So what are the requirements?

Do you have any recommendations on how to best study for LSAT?

Can you get into Law School without a Bachelor of Science but with a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) graduate degree?

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Is it too late to Start law school at age 42? And i have a BS in criminal justice

Very nice video ;) Keep it up! Your one of the best lawyer youtubers ..Another example is "LegalEagle" you should do a video with him :) i will reccomend to him to make a video with you at his mext video :)) But first .. Do you want to make a video with him ??

Do you need a second language for law school

What if you have a high lsat and an average gpa?

Is 45 too late to go to Law school? What are advantages and disadvantages of attending Law School later in life?

dont you apply through lsac?

Learn law school is very helpful sir

1. Does LSAT provide scholarship? 2. Which country will be best for a international student, Canda/Usa? 3. Can they work their after graduation? 4. How much time needed to complete LLM? Is their any further degree needed after LLM? TNX IN ADVANCE

Hello, thank you for your video super helpful. Is there anyway I can send a private comment or message to you?

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Man, postgraduate education of any kind seems like a huge pain. Better to just finish an engineering or computer science degree in 4 years of undergrad, make good money right away, and save yourself from the pain and extra cost of time, money, and health that you go through in med, law, business school, or any other kind of postgrad.

I’m a junior with a 2.98 GPA. Am I screwed?

I Have a comment about the filming, maby take the camera a bit further away

How bad are 4-5 withdrawals on a student’s transcript, if their overall GPA is 3.85 and lsat is 170.

I have learned theres no chance for me to get into lawschool

It sounds like you are basically saying you all don't even give the person who paid the mandatory $85 - $130 application fee a read if you dont like their lsat score, which is unethical, immoral, and theft by deceit considering the website encourages ALL to apply by not including a disclaimer that claims certain scores will not be considered.

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