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If you’re considering becoming a lawyer, you’ll realize the importance of getting into the top law schools. These will help set you up better in your career, and your life with the networking and learning opportunities they provide. These tips will help you get in.

First your GPA should be as high as possible. No you don’t need a 4.0 but anything below a 3.5 or so will be hard to get by admissions committees unless you have a stellar application to begin with. GPA isn’t everything, but most schools do a have a cut-off point so keep it as high as you can.

LSAT scores are also something that is considered important in the applications. However, like the GPA, it doesn’t make or break you usually, the rest of your application will help you too. But a high LSAT score is good if you don’t have a high GPA, or vice versa.

When preparing for law school you really need to think outside the box. Yes, GPAs and LSAT scores matter, and can make or break your application. But you don’t have to have perfect grades or scores to get into a good school.

Outside of the box things that can make a huge difference are things like being a long term intern for a law office. Or starting your own business or charity organization. All of these things show that you have drive and perseverance and that you will be able to contribute a lot to the program.

If you can fill your life, and therefore application, with unique experiences that set you apart from other applicants, then you have a much better chance of getting admitted to the top law schools. This will also set you up for much better success in school, work and in life.

Written by Tom Addison on August 16th, 2011

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