Can a good LSAT score help with a low GPA?

StephenMag...

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Posted Jul 13, 2020 18:31

Hi,

I am looking to apply for an LLM in the US next year. Problem is my grades are somewhat poor (my grades in my first law degree convert to approximately 3.1 on the 4.0 scale.)

I need advice on how to improve my chances. I haven't seen much discussion about the LSAT here. I understand that it is generally not a requirement for an LLM but if one takes it and hopefully gets a good score can it at all help with admissions? Any ideas?

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riddledbas...

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Posted Aug 20, 2020 12:07

that's what i've been thinking as well. signed up for the october flex. This is purely speculative and i don't think there are many people in our situation but i think anything over 170 would look really nice and abate some of the concerns relating to our low GPAs.

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chicken so...

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Posted Aug 24, 2020 18:24

As the LSAT is geared towards those applying for first law degrees, it's virtually irrelevant for LLM programs. I don't even think most law schools will want to see scores.

If anything, if you're not a native English speaker, focus your energy instead on getting a really good TOEFL or IELTS score.

As the LSAT is geared towards those applying for first law degrees, it's virtually irrelevant for LLM programs. I don't even think most law schools will want to see scores. If anything, if you're not a native English speaker, focus your energy instead on getting a really good TOEFL or IELTS score.

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riddledbas...

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Posted Sep 08, 2020 18:41

As the LSAT is geared towards those applying for first law degrees, it's virtually irrelevant for LLM programs. I don't even think most law schools will want to see scores.

If anything, if you're not a native English speaker, focus your energy instead on getting a really good TOEFL or IELTS score.

I agree that it's irrelevant as the biggest allure of LSAT for schools is that it helps boost their rankings. However it's ridiculous to deny that a foreign lawyer casually scoring 175 would look impressive on a resume. LSAT is one of the best predictors of law school success after all and it's important to keep in mind who we're competing against for spots(other foreign lawyers). It's not a gamechanger by any means but I think it'd definitely give a leg up. Or maybe this is all wishful thinking. We'll never know unless an adcomm chimes in.

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[quote]As the LSAT is geared towards those applying for first law degrees, it's virtually irrelevant for LLM programs. I don't even think most law schools will want to see scores. If anything, if you're not a native English speaker, focus your energy instead on getting a really good TOEFL or IELTS score.  [/quote] I agree that it's irrelevant as the biggest allure of LSAT for schools is that it helps boost their rankings. However it's ridiculous to deny that a foreign lawyer casually scoring 175 would look impressive on a resume. LSAT is one of the best predictors of law school success after all and it's important to keep in mind who we're competing against for spots(other foreign lawyers). It's not a gamechanger by any means but I think it'd definitely give a leg up. Or maybe this is all wishful thinking. We'll never know unless an adcomm chimes in.

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