<p>“D took the LSAT in December and scored 170. This puts her at the median of the schools she was hoping to attend. So that’s the good news. But if I am understanding the way that merit scholarships work, she is unlikely to get any unless her LSAT is closer to the top of the admitted range. Can anyone shed any additional light on how law schools award merit scholarships?”</p>
<p>It depends on whether they want to buy the LSAT score or not based on what they have at the moment.</p>
<p>Based on my personal experience, Duke should be willing to pay a year’s worth of tuition for that LSAT.</p>
<p>Also, if you get offered money, make sure you ask for more money.</p>
<p>If they’re willing to give you something, they’re willing to give you more.</p>