Hey there!

I just wanted to find out if I have chances to get into Harvard law School.

My Background:
1 master's degree in law
2 doctorates (1 in general law, 1 in business and economic law)
30 years old
I am working since 5 years in a law firm; since 2016 I am admitted to the bar of my home country
author of numerous specialist articles and various publications on corporate law (about 15 publications, 2 books with each of more than 500 pages)
lecture activities
TOEFL: test in June

Do you think I have any realistic chances to get in Harvard?

Many thanks and kind regards
JJ

[quote]Hey there!

I just wanted to find out if I have chances to get into Harvard law School.

My Background:
1 master's degree in law
2 doctorates (1 in general law, 1 in business and economic law)
30 years old
I am working since 5 years in a law firm; since 2016 I am admitted to the bar of my home country
author of numerous specialist articles and various publications on corporate law (about 15 publications, 2 books with each of more than 500 pages)
lecture activities
TOEFL: test in June

Do you think I have any realistic chances to get in Harvard?

Many thanks and kind regards
JJ[/quote]

There is no formula. It is impossible to know. I know cases of a 35 year old professor with masters degree and 10 years of experience being rejected and 25 year olds with almost no experience being admitted...

I was afraid, that being already 30 is a huge disadvantage...

I was afraid, that being already 30 is a huge disadvantage...

Hi JJ,

Generally speaking for an LL. M. program, I think having some work experience is significantly important, so your age may not be a disadvantage. I think you should give a shot. Getting rejected by Harvard shouldn't be a big deal :)

Good luck!

You'll never know. And yes, age does not matter.

OK, I think I will give it a try...