I just BARELY have a 3.0, and I haven’t taken the LSAT yet, but my experience with standardized tests tells me that odds are not in favor of me getting an above-average grade on it. So the question is: is law school worth it with low numbers? Or is it just a load of debt with no payback?
Is it worth it?
It depends: are you willing to spend up to $300,000 for the degree for a job that almost certainly won’t pay particularly well post-graduation?
Surprisingly, I agree with HappyAlumnus. With a 3.0 (is that your LSDAS GPA?) you would need an LSAT in the 170s to make law school viable. That’s the 99th percentile. If your history of standardized testing tells you that you will not be in the 99th percentile, no matter how hard you try, then you should cut your losses and avoid law school.
I agree with both comments above, but will add this: before going to law school, be certain that you are very good at writing, analysis, and getting your work done on time. Be at least competent on standardized tests.
You are entering an overcrowded profession, full of people who are good at school, good at writing, and good at working hard. You will need to pass the bar, which requires at least mild proficiency in high-stakes testing. You will be graded on a curve, and grades will matter even years later.