Law school after two years of CC?

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am currently in my first year of college at the local community college. I am interested in going to law school after I get my bachelor's degree, and I was wondering if getting into a top law school is next to impossible after going to CC for two years? I have a 4.0, active in Phi Theta Kappa, volunteer all over the place, I work full-time, and have a wife and kid. </p>

<p>Will it better my chances if I transfer into a top undergrad school (top 50 or so)? Or should I just concentrate on doing my best in a local school (Oregon State or U of O), and hoping for the best? My top law choice is Stanford, that is the degree of education I hope to get, if that helps at all with deciding...</p>

<p>Thanks for any opininons you may have! :)</p>

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<p>I went to a CC for two years, followed by a state college.
I've been told by a recruiter (Boalt) that this is a strike against you at schools with highly subjective admissions procedures.
However, I'm happy with how things have turned out for me. I have a 167/3.97 and have been accepted to UCLA and Cornell.
If you do well on the LSAT and have a GPA to match I don't see how your undergrad school choice can really hurt you. If you are a good test taker or are dedicated to becoming one, then I suggest getting a 4.0 at your local school and then trying your hardest. You might be pleasantly surprised!
Good luck</p>

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<p>Thanks for the encouragement and congrats on UCLA and Cornell! :) Hopefully I can do that well when it comes time. </p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>Transfer into a good school. A 4.0 at a TTT is suspect, and a 4.0 at a TTT combined with a sub-170 LSAT score will lay it all down.</p>

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<p>It wont matter that you went to CC for a year, however if you want stanford you better go, get your 4.0, then knock out a 178 on the lsat. Have fun.</p>