<p>I guess I'd like to get some idea on how difficult it is to transfer after the first year of law school. I've heard all types of experiences from "much easier than initial admission" to "you better be in the top 10%". But I have a hard time believing either extreme. I would like to think that the truth is somewhere between the two. Also, I think I would be a valid assumption that it varies from law school to law school. For example, some law schools may be losing a lot of students one particular year, for which they need to make up in transfers. </p>
<p>The reason I ask is because, I am currently a part-time law student (I also work part-time) at a school ranked around 100. The problem is that I am far away from home and from my family. For a number of personal reasons, I would like to transfer to a law school closer to home. While I am aiming to transfer upward, I am NOT trying to move beyond 80th (as there are schools in my home area in that range). Hence, it is not a big jump and, aditionally, I am looking to transfer into another part-time program. I have an outstanding undergrad performance as well as a grad degree (MA) with an almost perfect GPA. Of course, my LSAT was not quite up to par but I am aware that, at this juncture, that is much less of a factor. In terms of law school performance, although I am now just under a "B" average (the result of one class in particular), I had the highest grade "A" in my LRW class and the 1L curve is pretty harsh. </p>
<p>My main question, therefore, is what to law schools look for? How good are my chances (with the information provided)? Also, would it help if both law schools (from where I am transferring to where I am transferring) are Catholic?</p>
<p>Any information/input is much appreciated, especially from those that have gone through a similar experience. THANKS!</p>