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What law schools should I look at?

I'm only a Sophomore on my way to a B.A. in political science but I'm already looking at law schools and thus I want your input. I'm looking for a school with an average entry gpa in the range of 3.5 to 3.7 and an lsat score of 155-165 (I would imagine that's what I would get). On top of that, I'm looking to go to school somewhere warm, preferably on the west coast or the south. Any picks or opinion are greatly appreciated.

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  • rs77
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Las Vegas, Louisiana State, San Francisco.

    Imagining your LSAT score isn't very definitive, though. There is a dramatic difference between your options with a score of 155 opposed to a score of 165. Unless you have a very specific school in mind, you may as well just wait to choose schools for the option list until you have an actual LSAT score in hand. (Your practice tests are no guarantee either.)

    Feel free to also search the ABA Guide to law schools. You can find it on Google.

  • 1 decade ago

    It's great that you're thinking about law school now! Knowing what law schools often look for in applicants can help you focus on important aspects of your application early. For instance, your LSAT score and your GPA are two of the most important pieces of your application. Since you're less than half-way through your undergraduate degree, make sure your GPA is as high as possible (the difference between a 3.5 and a 3.7 can be significant).

    Your letters can also be an important piece of your application so if possible take multiple classes with professors, go to office hours, and get to know them. That way you'll have people to ask for letters who know you and your academic abilities well.

    With regard to your LSAT score, the first respondent is indeed correct that there is a substantial difference between a 155 and a 165. A 155 can be roughly the 64th percentile while a 165 can be approximately the 92th percentile. Moreover, because the LSAT can be weighed so heavily in law school admissions, you won't know where you stand a good chance of admission until you know your LSAT score.

    To test what schools will require what kind of score, you can go to LSAC.org, click on "Applying to Law School", and then on "Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools". From there, you can plug in different LSAT scores and GPAs and find out your chance of admission based on numerical factors. (There are other factors as well, but this will give you a sense of your quantitative indicators).

    Good luck!

    Source(s): Owner and 5+ years experience as the head of law school application consulting for Blueprint LSAT Prep. www.blueprintprep.com
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