Recommendations for law school applicant? 3.7, LSAT 172

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<p>Hello, I am a junior majoring in Economic Theory / Finance with a minor in mandarin at NYU Stern School of Business. MY gpa right now is about 3.79, this semester looks good so 3.83 or 3.84 by years end? LSAT taken is 172. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice as to what law schools I should apply to, I'll take the lsat again once more after prepping with some books. I am pretty big on nonprofit work / academic research , and have studied abroad and done work/research abroad. I can probably work harder with my gpa and the lsat if necessary.</p>

<p>I am interested in international and corporate law, and was at one point considering coupling a jd degree with an mba, but realized it would be pointless since i have the academic business background by working on case studies already.</p>

<p>Any advice would go a long way, since I am trying to have several options once i graduate whether it be to go to work, to go get a jd, or if it comes to it, go and get an mba.</p>

<p>I am aiming for a top 20 law school, preferably in the northeast but i would consider uc Berkeley as well. I think that sounds reasonable. Also if you have any reflections as to what kind of work I should do once I graduate. I was contemplating continuing with nonprofit work since it is something I like to do - maybe apply for a NSF grant?, but is there some entry level job that is law oriented?</p>

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<p>Your LSAT is fine for almost anywhere - no point to continue working on that. I wouldn't count out the JD/MBA especially since your numbers are good for Penn/Wharton. You might need 2 or 3 years experience in the workplace to get into that. I think any experience is good to have, it doesn't always matter what you are doing as long as it's something where you are getting responsibility and experience.</p>

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<p>thank you very much for your insight, is there any other law schools you think I should consider?</p>

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<p>Easy answer - apply to every T14 school you could see yourself going to. See what sticks.</p>