I got 2 college degress but did bad in 2 JCs. Need advise in getting to law school.?
Ok. I went to two junior college. Junior College X I withdrew like 8 courses in two years—I got an academic dismissal. However, I was working and was 18-19 and I didn’t know what I was doing. In fact, I was not consistent. Then I went to Junior College Y where I withdrew classes too (I got academic dismissal there too but got reinstated) and got a high enough GPA at a 3.5 to transfer to the university. At the university I majored in history and political science. I got a 3.47 GPA but had several As and all Bs. I did not get a single C and did not withdraw from any class. Do I stand a chance at going to law school?
Now, I did get an academic dismissal at both community college X and Y. However, at community college Y I continued taking classes online (doesn’t show online on my transcript) and got more As and even got dean’s honor. I did not return to community college X—DO I NEED TO GO BACK?
LSAT scores: 157 and then 165
1) Do I need to go back to community college X to undo the academic dismissal? I’m still shown there to have been on academic dismissal.
2) Would it be a good idea to go to graduate school and get a master’s in political science to show consistency since I think I have like 18 Ws in the JC.
No, you don’t need to go back to community college X. You don’t even need to tell potential law schools that you ever went there, since you’re not trying to transfer credits and thus do not need to send a transcript.
No, you needn’t return to college X. However, I am perplexed. How can you have studied at a university, maintained a 3.47 index, and yet your spelling and grammar is abominable? Shouldn’t you have at the very least proof read the question before posting?
Actually, when you apply to law school you must release ALL transcripts from ALL schools you have attended after completing high school. So they will see that you were dismissed on academic grounds. Just include an addendum explaining your situation, in law school applications they ask you if you’ve ever been disciplined on grounds of academics or conduct (do not lie about this or you will be banned from applying to the bar when they find out).
You have a 3.5/165, that’s good enough to get you into a pretty good school.
Research laws schools online and ask them for a catalog and admissions information.
You don’t say that your have your Bachelor’s Degree, and you will need to have that first. I think you are probably finished with junior college.
Find a couple of law schools you like and go through their paces for acceptance.
Try to pick one of the lesser well-known schools, as you will have a better chance of getting in. Don’t worry, once you pass the bar, if doesn’t matter what school you went to.
Eri is INCORRECT! The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) will find ALL of the schools you enrolled in. You MUST submit to the LSAC council, ALL transcripts. Even if you took 1 class during the summer there.
You must register and use the LSAC to apply, take the LSAT, etc.
Your GPA will be calculated by THEM….and it will include ALL your previous schools.
Your LSAT looks good. Although, not all schools take the higher score and will take the average. Also, you will most likely have to write an addendum as to why your score changed. 8 points is a large jump on the LSAT.
I would question your GPA now, as the cumulative will be brought down by your JC’s. I had a 3.8 from the university that gave me my B.S. degree, but once the calculations for my other random schools got thrown in there, it brought my GPA down to 3.1 or so.
Look at LSAC.org, they have all the info you need to start preparing. I believe the fees are around $180 or so? I’m not sure to be honest, but check there. Register, start getting all the required forms together (takes more time than you think). Then the LSAC will generate their report that is sent to law schools during the application process, that they use for GPA’s, transcripts, etc. Start talking to professors or bosses for letters of recommendations, and choose them carefully.