How much would lower grades in my junior and senior year but a good GPA affect my chances for law school?
My overall GPA is a 3.5, but in my second two years it averaged about a 3.2 while in my first three years it was over 3.6. I majored in something I wasn't interested in (Finance) which is why when I was taking all business classes my GPA went down. But overall my GPA isn't bad. How much will the grade trend affect my chances of getting in?
Public Comments
- I'm assuming you're in college. The chances of you entering law school greatly depend on a variety of different factors. First you must recognize what you want and where you're applying and then apply what you have. What law school are you applying to? Are they known for being selective? What are the benefits to going to this law school? On average, a 3.5 and an average score on the LSAT and a strong, supporting major will get you into an average law school. Remember, every law school in this country will teach more or less the same curriculum, having that said, apply to accredited law schools that aren't as selective. Your future success in law will be determined by an array of different criterias, however, the school you went to doesn't play a big role as opposed to how well of a lawyer you are.
