top 20 US Law Schools (MY CHANCES)


ltoobe

Hi everyone!

I would like to hear some objective opinions on my chances of getting into top10-20 law schools for LLM in the US.

Here's what i've got:

Graduated with a 2:1 from a UK university (non-Russel group, unfortunately) this year. Originally from a Third World country (if that makes any difference). Speak 4 languages fluently.

Work experience: legal experience and internships at major banks in my home country, international law firm in London and home country, worked as a graphic designer for a friend's business.

Extra-curriculars: an active member of the law society at my uni, pro-bono worker, an art classes tutor for high school students, a volunteer at orphanages, a skilled pianist. also i've been taking professional drawing/painting classes.

Problems:
I think my grades aren't brilliant and it's a huge downside. I've got a 2:1, but i'm not sure about my class ranking to be honest. It's probably somewhere in the middle.

I would really appreciate some views and comments on my chances. Also, any shared experience from people who got into the top schools would be very useful.

Thanks in advance :)

Hi everyone!

I would like to hear some objective opinions on my chances of getting into top10-20 law schools for LLM in the US.

Here's what i've got:

Graduated with a 2:1 from a UK university (non-Russel group, unfortunately) this year. Originally from a Third World country (if that makes any difference). Speak 4 languages fluently.

Work experience: legal experience and internships at major banks in my home country, international law firm in London and home country, worked as a graphic designer for a friend's business.

Extra-curriculars: an active member of the law society at my uni, pro-bono worker, an art classes tutor for high school students, a volunteer at orphanages, a skilled pianist. also i've been taking professional drawing/painting classes.

Problems:
I think my grades aren't brilliant and it's a huge downside. I've got a 2:1, but i'm not sure about my class ranking to be honest. It's probably somewhere in the middle.

I would really appreciate some views and comments on my chances. Also, any shared experience from people who got into the top schools would be very useful.

Thanks in advance :)
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Stagista11

nationality does make a difference not only at the admission stage, but also when considered for a scholarship, which usually comes in the form of cutting tuitions. I honestly believe you've good chances to be admitted to many schools among the top 20, although it's difficult to assess if you'll get into a particular school and not in another. Best of luck

nationality does make a difference not only at the admission stage, but also when considered for a scholarship, which usually comes in the form of cutting tuitions. I honestly believe you've good chances to be admitted to many schools among the top 20, although it's difficult to assess if you'll get into a particular school and not in another. Best of luck
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ltoobe

nationality does make a difference not only at the admission stage, but also when considered for a scholarship, which usually comes in the form of cutting tuitions. I honestly believe you've good chances to be admitted to many schools among the top 20, although it's difficult to assess if you'll get into a particular school and not in another. Best of luck


Yes, i figured that nationality may be a factor in the decision-making. I also thought that because i studied in the UK i will be considered against the UK students rather than the students from my home country. Hence, my concerns about the grades :/

Thank you very much for your reply!

<blockquote>nationality does make a difference not only at the admission stage, but also when considered for a scholarship, which usually comes in the form of cutting tuitions. I honestly believe you've good chances to be admitted to many schools among the top 20, although it's difficult to assess if you'll get into a particular school and not in another. Best of luck</blockquote>

Yes, i figured that nationality may be a factor in the decision-making. I also thought that because i studied in the UK i will be considered against the UK students rather than the students from my home country. Hence, my concerns about the grades :/

Thank you very much for your reply!

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