What are my chances to get in top 20 law schools?

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<p>I need some help to evaluate my credential and determined what my chances are to get into top law schools. Thanks a bunch!</p>

<p>I graduated in May 2011 with my master degree in accounting from one of the top accounting programs in the nation. I did undergrad in accounting there too. I am working for a relative small accounting firm now and I just got my CPA. GPA: 3.5. LSAT: High 150s. Solid working experience, recommendation letters (from professors and firm partner).</p>

<p>My low LSAT is probably the biggest issue for me to get into top law schools. Please let me know what my chances are. And if I want to get a decent amount of scholarships (2/3 to full), what law schools would be more realistic?</p>

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<p>I am also fluent in Chinese if that helps.</p>

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<p>You literally have no chance to get into any of those schools with your stats; it would probably be wise to stick with accounting. </p>

<p>source: lawschoolnumbers.com</p>

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<p>Don’t waste your time and money. You couldn’t, even if you wanted to, with stats like those.</p>

<p>You have powerful assets. Why don’t you shoot for a Big Four accounting firm?</p>

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<p>If you insist on going to law school, do it at night.</p>

<p>It is a long haul, but I did it.</p>

<p>But I would recommend not going to law school.</p>

<p>There is a vast over-supply of lawyers.</p>

<p>There have been numerous posts on CC that say that same thing.</p>

<p>I am sure you don’t want to hear this advice, but it is based on not only my experience, but the experiences of a myriad of friends and co-workers.</p>

<p>I would do an MBA in finance instead.</p>

<p>But again, I would do it at night.</p>

<p>I am a JD/MBA, so I know a little about what I am talking about.</p>

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<p>Either retake the LSAT and get above a 165, or don’t apply to law school. That’s my advice.</p>

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<p>^^floridadad, ****ty mbas are a terrible decision.
With the op’s work experience, undergrad school and test taking ability, they also don’t have a chance at a top 10 mba. Lower tier mbas (basically anything outside of the top 15 or so) get shut out completely from finance and consulting recruitment.</p>