Would Graduating in 2 Years Hurt My Chances?

happy1
Sun, 05 Nov 2017 21:34:29 +0000

That sounds like a horrible plan on many levels:

1. You are in HS so it is way too early to be planning your college career.

2. Taking 18 - 21 credits per semester in college is too much. College courses are by and large more demanding than HS classes.

3. A primary consideration for law school is GPA. Overloading on credits will likely have a negative impact on your overall GPA and limit your choices for law school.

4. When would you study for the LSAT if you are taking 20 credits/semester?

5. When would you have time for ECs and internships if you overload on coursework?

6. The top law schools are looking for more mature students – the majority of students not only took 4 years to graduate college but have also worked for a period of time. Rushing to apply to law school as a 20 year old or so will hurt your chances of admittance. http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/4/9/hls-admissions-work-experience/

7. I would recommend shelving this idea until you are in college. If you are able to keep a reasonable schedule and graduate a year early I’d recommend that you spend a couple of years working before you apply to law school.