<p>I have a 5 year law degree from Argentina (GPA 7.28/10, don't know how that translates into US GPA...), practiced as a lawyer there for 2 years, and have been teaching assistant of moral philosophy at my undergrad uni for a semester. I'm currently in an LLM at the London School of Economics.
I want to apply for a JD next september. I have confindence in my LSAT score because I tend to do well in standarized tests and love logic (of course I need to do a lot of studying...).
Also, I'll be a US citizen (I'm getting married...).
I'm tempted to apply to top schools and have some others for backup. I like IP, so I was thinking: HLS, Stanford, Yeshiva Cardozo, Duke, California Berkey, Georgia State...
Does that sound realistic?
How many hould I apply to?
Do you have any suggestions...
Do you know where I can take the LSAT in the UK?
Thank you</p>
<p>I bet that your LSAT score will be considered to be very important. Check the web site for LSAT locations. In terms of your list, there is a big difference between Harvard and Stanford, and Cardozo and Georgia State. I am also quite sure that you will NOT have to do the full 3 years of law school, but check with the school that you are accepted to.</p>
<p>"I bet that your LSAT score will be considered to be very important."</p>
<p>How much do you want to bet? (sigh)</p>
<p>Anyway.</p>
<p>"I have a 5 year law degree from Argentina (GPA 7.28/10, don't know how that translates into US GPA...)"</p>
<p>the grades will probably be untranslatable; however, if you could put things in context for the law schools it would be helpful--how did the rest of your class perform? A friend from Cordoba told me that over there (at least in med school) grades were not particularly relevant--would there be any way to compare your performance to your peers'?</p>
<p>"practiced as a lawyer there for 2 years"</p>
<p>How was your professional performance? Anything special?</p>
<p>"I'm currently in an LLM at the London School of Economics."</p>
<p>Huge plus --assuming your performance is up to par.</p>
<p>"I want to apply for a JD next september."</p>
<p>You are almost late, if not late already.</p>
<p>"Also, I'll be a US citizen (I'm getting married...)."</p>
<p>I don't know how much you know about US immigration, but if you are "getting married" it will take approximately 3 to 5 years before you become a US citizen--assuming everything goes smoothly. Are you a permanent resident or will you be petitioned for entry as a fiance? (feel free to PM me this info, if you prefer; there is no real to share it, as you should probably have an immigration lawyer deal with your case.)</p>
<p>"I'm tempted to apply to top schools and have some others for backup."</p>
<p>Smart.</p>
<p>"I like IP, so I was thinking: HLS, Stanford, Yeshiva Cardozo, Duke, California Berkey, Georgia State..."</p>
<p>Berkeley and Stanford would be your best choices. Also, look into the University of Washington's IP program; I understand it's decent.</p>
<p>"Does that sound realistic?"</p>
<p>Sadly, I don't think anyone here (or elsewhere) could predict your chances given your unusual set of credentials. Nonetheless, based on what you say you should be competitive for several reasons.</p>
<p>"How many hould I apply to?"</p>
<p>How many can you afford?</p>
<p>"Do you have any suggestions..."</p>
<p>You sound like a bright person; keep on researching. By the way, have you taken the TOEFL? </p>
<p>check the LSAT website for locations.</p>
<p>Good Luck.</p>
<p>"Thank you"</p>
<p>De nada, pelotuda ;)</p>
<p>Thank you both. :)</p>
<p>"You are almost late, if not late already."
I mean apply next september, not apply for next september.</p>
<p>So the most important will be the LSAT, I need to start studying...</p>
<p>I know about the diferences between the schools... I just don't know which ones I'm able to get into, so I'm choosing a wide range of the ones with good IP...</p>
<p>I've taken the TOEFL, it's really easy, I think I need to tak it again sometime this year...</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips.</p>