<p>Hey all, I will be attending Purdue next year double majoring in economics and political science with the intention to go to law school after Purdue. I was wondering what I would have to get in aspect of GPA and LSAT in order to get into some top law schools. I love New York so NYU and Columbia are both up there, as are the typical HYPS, etc. Basically all the T14's will most likely be considered. I am going to Purdue because it is in-state and am trying to save some money so I won't be in debt entering law school. I know Purdue isn't particularly well known for their econ and political science depts., so how would I have to do in order to be considered for some of those schools I listed? Thanks!</p>
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<p>When you talk about HYPS, be aware that Princeton doesn’t have a law school. It doesn’t matter that Purdue isn’t known for poli sci or econ, so staying in state to save money is a really good idea. LSN is a really good resource to see the stats for the students at different law schools. In general for the T14 you’d need like a 3.7+ and 170+ LSAT.</p>
<p>PBK, Summa.</p>
<p>Man, you’re in pretty much the exact same boat as me. I’m just majoring in economics though, with either english/mathematics/philosophy as a minor. From all that I’ve read in the law forums, Ghost hit in on the head: 3.7 and 170. Although 3.8 and 175 is more of a sure thing, it seems. Only problem is that Purdue is very strict with grading I hear, so we’ll have our work cut out for us.</p>
<p>I current go to law school at UChicago. I just graduated from Purdue and majored in Sociology. There is a clear strategy behind attending a school with stellar name value and tough grading, regardless of its average rep for undergraduate liberal arts. Applications to law school at schools such as Columbia are going to be pouring in from Ivyies and top notch private New England schools. Purdue will set you apart.</p>