Def890

Hey all,

So I sort of have a unique situation and was wondering if I could get some insight. I'm currently a third year student at Cal, and I want to go to law school. Factoring in my A+s, I earned a 4.08 GPA in my first year and a 4.17 GPA in my second year. I'll be graduating in three years and doing Teach For America for a couple years before applying to law school. However, having to complete all of my requirements for my major (Economics) is pretty difficult, and my third year GPA will probably be around a 3.7 or so. My final GPA (including A+s) will probably end up around 3.98-4.02 or so. I've already taken the LSAT and got a 173.

I was just wondering what sort of chances I have at a T14 school given this downward trend in grades during my third year. I know my GPA and LSAT are good, but I'm concerned that they'll look down on my downward trend in grades. Any insight? Thanks everyone.

parentstwo

Stop worrying. You are in an excellent postion to be accepted to almost any school to which you apply. You can't count on HYS, but who can? Past those three your chances are outstanding, and you could even retake the LSAT if you want to try for an even higher score.

1moremom

Perhaps you are already aware or have already been accepted, but thought I might mention that TFA's acceptance rate is now lower than all but the very top law schools (<10%).

sybbie719

If you are a junior now, why will you need 3 years in order to graduate? Are you doing a joint bachelors/masters program?


It is your plan to do teach for america, as 1moremom stated, the acceptance rate is low and you can not say with any certainty that you will be accepted.

You do realize that your scores are only good for 5 years. Do you plan on applying after graduation then deferring to do TFA? your questions sound confusing.

Def890

1moremom, I had already been accepted into TFA at the time I wrote the post.

sybbie719, when I said that I would be graduating in three years, I meant that it would take me a total of three years to complete my Bachelors degree.

I plan on applying to law school directly after my two years with TFA, and yes, I realize my scores are only good for five years. I will only be two years out of taking my LSAT at the time I apply to law school. I apologize for any ambiguity.

1moremom

That's great, Def890. Congratulations and good luck! ~1mm

Def890

Thanks 1mm! I know it'll be a difficult but rewarding experience.

futurenyustudent

Um...seriously, I think you're basically writing your own ticket to any law school you want except for the select few at the very tippy top. Stop worrying.