3.56 GPA, 175 LSAT; What are my chances for a T14 Law School?

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I hope everyone is doing well!
It is my first time posting/writing here, so I am relatively new to this forum, and relatively nervous about my law school application. I would really appreciate it if you guys could give me some insights as to where I stand in respect to, possibly, a T14 law school admission...</p>

<p>Let me then begin by stating that I have lived in the US for four years now, I am not a US citizen, but I have two other nationalities...
My background is fairly unique for I grew up (when I was around 7-8 years old) and was personally affected by a civil war going on in my country. As a result, my family and I immigrated to France, and while waiting for the nationality, we were homeless ( from 10-12 years old) ... I am hoping, thus, that my personal essay will have a certain weight, will be interesting enough...</p>

<p>I attend a CUNY college, majoring in Political Science. No prestigious college. Didn't have the financial resources nor the appropriate knowledge of the American system ( I had to take the SAT less than 5 months after arriving, barely speaking English, still managed to receive decent scores) ...</p>

<p>I took the LSAT and managed to take home a 175, lot of work, I practically gave up my life for ten months. It was worth it, nevertheless.</p>

<p>What worries me is my average GPA of 3.56... I had an extremely difficult year... Both my parents were in car accidents, my father had a massive and dangerous surgery. I was the only one speaking English in the household and I needed to take care of everything...while working two jobs (over 30hours), being a full time student and involved in college. Needless to say, my GPA dropped. Last semester I succeded in pulling all As, in five classes. </p>

<p>Now, in all honesty guys, do you think I have the slightest chance of being accepted at NYU, University of Chicago, Columbia or HYS ? If not, any suggestions of schools in the T10 ?
I am thinking of taking a year off probably, but not still sure about it...</p>

<p>I thank you all...</p>

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<p>Absolutely! Unlike applications to college. Admission in to law school is predominately based on GPA and LSAT scores, the latter being the more important factor considered in the admissions process. I believe that scoring above a 170 on the LSAT meets the criteria for acceptance in the T14 Law schools. The Ivy League law schools like Harvard or Yale are a lot more competitive as many of their students have an LSAT score of 175-180. I think that if you are looking at NYU, Chicago, or any of the others you have been interested in, you should be a good candidate.</p>

<p>You’re GPA is really good as well, so that would certainly help. Now all you have to do is make sure that your application stands out. Provide a well-written personal statement and attain recommendation letters from professors or other sources as well. Now that you have gotten through four years of college and the frustrating LSAT exam, all you really have to do is apply! University of Michigan Law School, one of the T14 schools is also one you might want to consider, as it may be one of the more easier top fourteen law schools to get into. But with you’re LSAT scores and GPA you should be able to get into several of the top 14 law schools. </p>

<p>Other safety Law schools you may wish to consider is any of the big 10 law schools or several reputable schools in the northeast. Good luck on your endeavors!</p>

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