<p>Well, if an individual is acquiring a Master’s degree he/she reaps the benefit of better preparation for law school as well as the LSAT, then it does have a bearing in admission - just not directly.</p>
<p>I’m going to broaden out what nobleguy said. I think a life experience which adds some depth to your development and helps show why you want to be a lawyer will make you a stronger candidate. Be it if the experience is doing research through a masters program or a job which gives you an understanding of how the law helps society. Those type of life experiences will give the applicant the opportunity to write a more compelling personal statement than the statement they would have written as a 20 year old college student with little life experience other than being a student.
I know my kid who has worked only 7 months since graduation can probably write a much more interesting and compelling application now than what she would have written a year ago based on her work experiences. </p>
<p>I think the personal statements and WHY_____Law school? essays may be even more important for those kids with borderline numbers–
So the life experience and wisdom gained by obtaining a masters or work experience may be beneficial as it helps create stronger and more interesting essays.</p>
<p>I’m beginning to think it is more than just LSAT/GPA #'s. I’m seeing too many kids on LSN with 169’s/ 3.4 not getting T-14 acceptances. Maybe the acceptances will come later in the cycle.
It may have always been like this, but I am following LSN more carefully this year, as my d will probably apply next cycle.</p>