More Law School Answers
Question Library
Ask a question about Law School
Volunteer
Experts of the Month
Expert Login
Awards
About Us
Tell friends
Link to Us
Disclaimer
|
| |
|
|
| |
| | | |
About A. Hall
Expertise
As a licensed attorney and former law student, I can answer questions about law school admission, law school selection, law school exams, law school life, law school graduation, the bar exam, and attorney careers.
Experience
Aaron Hall is a former law student, currently serving as a licensed attorney, admitted to practice law in Minnesota state courts and the U.S. Federal District Court in Minnesota.
Aaron Hall's experience includes service at the law firms of Fredrikson & Byron, Morrison Fenske & Sund, Foley & Mansfield, and Henningson & Snoxell. Aaron Hall also served as a judicial extern under the Honorable Paul A. Magnuson, United States District Court Judge, and as an adjunct professor at Concordia University teaching Introduction to Business Law, Business Law for Marketing Professionals, and Internet Law for Marketing Professionals courses.
Organizations
American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Small Business
Publications
Associated Press, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Duluth News Tribune, William Mitchell Law Review
Education/Credentials
Aaron was awarded his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, where he served on the William Mitchell Law Review. He was recognized on the Deans List for outstanding academics and received the CALI Awards of Excellence in Corporations and Alternative Dispute Resolutions courses. Aaron served as President of the Business Law Society and coordinated the establishment of the Corporate Appellate Law Moot Court. He was awarded his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Management and Innovation summa cum laude from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Awards and Honors
Ten Outstanding Minnesotans, Minnesota Jaycees
| | |
| |
You are here: Experts > Jobs/Careers > Lawyers > Law School > GPA and quality of undergrad school
Law School - GPA and quality of undergrad school
Expert: A. Hall - 10/9/2008
Question
Hello,
I am interested in applying to a top 50 law school but am concerned that my 3.22 undergrad GPA may hinder me a bit. However, I did attain this GPA at a top 25 liberal arts school, which I am hoping will help. Do you know if law schools consider the quality of the undergraduate school when looking at GPA? If so, how seriously do they consider it? Also, would it help that my GPA for classes taken in my major is higher(around 3.5)?
Thanks for taking my question.
Answer
YOU ASKED: Do you know if law schools consider the quality of the undergraduate school when looking at GPA?
ANSWER: Yes, law schools consider the quality of the undergraduate school when looking at GPA. Law schools use the LSDAS service, which multiplies your GPA by a number that represents your school's difficulty. This score makes up 1/3 of your points as a law school applicant. The other 2/3 is your LSAT score.
YOU ASKED: Also, would it help that my GPA for classes taken in my major is higher(around 3.5)?
ANSWER: No. My understanding is that your overall GPA is used, not your major's GPA.
Add to this Answer
Ask a Question
|
|
