Strong Application but LSAT score troubles

RonSwanson-1RonSwanson-1 Core Member
in Law School Admissions 5 karma

Hello all! I would appreciate your honest feedback about my situation.

My dream school is Georgetown Law due to some of the dual programs they have, and I think I have a really strong application for this next cycle. As of now, I have a 4.0 GPA from an Ivy, with two well-known professors from the law school here writing a letter of rec for me. According to my tutor, I also have a very strong resume given my experience at some top firms around the country, and my research assistant positions at my school's law school as well as some con law extracurriculars. Given my interest in the public sector, my resume and personal statements help me in this way too.

My only potential issue is the LSAT, as I got a 165 for my first try this January. Because of a family situation that developed, and school+work, my ability to dedicate as much time to studying for the LSAT has been severely restricted. I can still study here and there, but I'm not sure how much progress I can make to raise my score given my situation, at least for this cycle.

So I was wondering if anyone could share their opinions about my competitiveness for Georgetown Law. With my resume, GPA, and score, do I have a good chance of getting in? I know their median is 171 this year but I don't know how much the extracurricular and GPA elements can help my application.

Comments

  • saachi.mukerjee123saachi.mukerjee123 Live Member
    40 karma

    I would retake the LSAT and apply next cycle . Early in September. From a 165- If you give yourself 6-8 months you can definitely score in the mid 170s!

  • natemanwell1natemanwell1 Core Member
    314 karma

    no. I don't understand why you wouldn't retake the lsat anyways. quit your job.

  • yhtkimyhtkim Alum Member
    374 karma

    @natemanwell1 maybe it's not that simple. maybe they have bills to pay. people to take care of.

  • The TrapperThe Trapper Core Member
    21 karma

    @natemanwell1 some people have real life responsibilities that prevent that you do understand that correct? If i just quit my job my family would be homeless and starve? Your comment is pretty ignorant

  • lookingforanswerslookingforanswers Live Member
    edited February 20 136 karma

    Don't stress -- you already have a baseline of 165, which is great! Not to mention everything else you said (your GPA, resume, background etc.). It doesn't hurt to retake, since they take the highest score anyways and since you have until the end of the year to do so, do what you can and try your best.

    Take it step by step: start by studying the LSAT when you can, retaking when you can, and applying when you can. You already have a solid start. You got this! :-)

  • SufferingfromSufficientConditionSufferingfromSufficientCondition Core Member
    edited February 20 341 karma

    Like others have said, retaking sounds like it'd be in your best interest. If scholarships $ is a consideration, scoring even just a few points higher will put you in a better position for those offers.

    Good luck on the rest of your LSAT journey!

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