<p>I know LSAT is more important, but say I really want to get into Duke or Utexas. What gpa do i need to stay competitive? I have a 3.53 right now, and have 2 summer courses at community college, Im expecting a 3.61 lsac gpa.</p>
<p>A 3.61 GPA should be adequate assuming you do well on your LSAT.</p>
<p>According to the information on Duke at the LSAC site, with a 3.61 GPA you would have to score at least a 170 to have a roughly 50% chance at admission. A 175 would put you in the75-80% range.
A 170 would give you a very good chance at Texas.
In either case, your chances at Texas would be markedly better.</p>
<p>tyr: where did you get the info at the LSAC site?</p>
<p>Try: <a href=“Search for Law Schools – LSAC Official Guide | The Law School Admission Council”>Search for Law Schools – LSAC Official Guide | The Law School Admission Council;
<p>You should also read <a href=“Search for Law Schools – LSAC Official Guide | The Law School Admission Council”>Search for Law Schools – LSAC Official Guide | The Law School Admission Council; for an explanation of the data and its limitations.</p>
<p>^I failed to mention that you should look at the detailed information on the LSAC site with respect to each school of interest. Most publish a GPA/LSAT grid from which you can see how others with your combination of numbers have fared in the past.</p>
<p>Thanks. tyr.</p>