I'm interested in pursue LLM at UCLA, UCB or Cornell. However, my GPA is not high. Can 3-year work experience and personal statement compensate with my average GPA?



And I wanna know whether anyone with the similar profile can get accepted into any of the above-mentioned law schools.



Sharing of your experience regarding this matter is much appreciated.



Thanks!

[Edited by Hoodeelala on Sep 24, 2020]

I know someone who has a similar GPA and got into schools better than those you mentioned. While the GPA is an important factor that admission committees look closely at, it is still not a deal breaker if you have a great work experience, staggering letters of recommendation, and well-written personal statement. However, if you are a sponsored student you should not worry about any of this as universities here have become gold diggers and business-driven institutions.

Many thanks for your information!

Hi guys, I have a similar question.

I graduated from one of the best law schools in my country, but my GPA is 3.2 (approximately) and my ranking is about 40%. Nonetheless, I have studied 2 postgraduate diplomas, one in Tax and the other in Corporations, in which I had GPAs of 3.9 and 3.5., respectively. Additionally, I have 3 years of work experience, 2 of them in the Financial Market Regulator of my country. I also have experience as a teaching assistant in Capital Markets and Corporations courses in 2 well respected universities here.

Regarding all this, do you guys think I stand a chance to get admitted to Duke or Cornell, or is it a waste of time and money to apply?

Thank you so much in advance!

Hi guys, I have a similar question.

I graduated from one of the best law schools in my country, but my GPA is 3.2 (approximately) and my ranking is about 40%. Nonetheless, I have studied 2 postgraduate diplomas, one in Tax and the other in Corporations, in which I had GPAs of 3.9 and 3.5., respectively. Additionally, I have 3 years of work experience, 2 of them in the Financial Market Regulator of my country. I also have experience as a teaching assistant in Capital Markets and Corporations courses in 2 well respected universities here.

Regarding all this, do you guys think I stand a chance to get admitted to Duke or Cornell, or is it a waste of time and money to apply?

Thank you so much in advance!

Your performance on those postgraduate diplomas will probably help, assuming they were offered by a reputable university and not a diploma mill.

Also, your work experience would be valued as well, and may go a long way toward offsetting a low GPA.

The other unknowns are your TOEFL / IELTS score (if required) and your letter(s) of recommendation. The latter would be particularly helpful in illustrating the depth and quality of your work experience. So make sure you ask referees who know you well and will say good things about you.

Hi guys, I have a similar question.

I graduated from one of the best law schools in my country, but my GPA is 3.2 (approximately) and my ranking is about 40%. Nonetheless, I have studied 2 postgraduate diplomas, one in Tax and the other in Corporations, in which I had GPAs of 3.9 and 3.5., respectively. Additionally, I have 3 years of work experience, 2 of them in the Financial Market Regulator of my country. I also have experience as a teaching assistant in Capital Markets and Corporations courses in 2 well respected universities here.

Regarding all this, do you guys think I stand a chance to get admitted to Duke or Cornell, or is it a waste of time and money to apply?

Thank you so much in advance!