Law School Blues

you realize that 90% of you are not going to be top 10%

The first thing you will learn is that we are all graded on the dreaded bell curve from LSAT to Bar.  So 160 today could be great, 160 tomorrow could be horrible.  When you apply to law school, your LSAT score will include the median for the curve, if you are over the hump, you are more likely to get in.  But frankly, I tested at the median and had a GPA of about 3.75 and got into the school I wanted (and no, it isn't Yale but it is top 100).

I went to community college (and failed a couple of classes), I went to a lower tier college, and I didn't get a 160 on my LSAT.  Point being, don't sell yourself short before you even graduate high school!  You have better foresight than many young people your age, so capitalize on it.  Get a 4.0 in college and maximize your chances on getting into the school of your dreams.  A great resource is on the LSAC's website.  You can research an ABA approved law schools admission history and get a good idea if your LSAT score combined with your GPA is likely to make the cut.

Remember, the journey to law school is different than going to law school.  Once you get there, you will hate it just like the rest of us.  Don't say I didn't warn you.

As a 1L:

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