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About Evelyn R. Calvoni
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I can answer questions about law school and the process of applying to law school. I recently graduated in May 2008, so it's all fresh in my mind. I can answer questions about how to apply to law school, the LSAT, getting letters of recommendation, writing your personal statement, etc. I can also answer questions about what life is like during law school and the different opportunities students should take advantage of during their law school experience, i.e., law review, networking events, moot court, clinics, internships, what classes to take, etc. I can also answer questions about what it's like to look for a job, what are good jobs to get right out of law school, and general questions about writing cover letters and resumes. I can also answer questions about judicial clerkships after law school.
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I am a recent law school graduate (May 2008). I have been through the process and have taken advantage of many different opportunities throughout my three years in law school. I've done internships, a clinic, been on law review, been on moot court, and participated in several moot court competitions. I am currently clerking for a state Court of Appeals judge.
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I have a BA in Political Science.
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You are here: Experts > Jobs/Careers > Lawyers > Law School > my chances UH LAW
Expert: Evelyn R. Calvoni - 10/4/2008
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U.S. News 2008 ranking: 60th
Application deadline: full-time: 2/15, part-time: 2/1
Application fee: $70
Entering class size: full-time: 246, part-time: 72 (2006)
Median LSAT: full-time: 160, part-time: 159 (2006)
Median undergraduate GPA: full-time: 3.27, part-time: 3.00 (2006)
Yearly tuition: full-time resident: $16,986, full-time non-resident: $23,526 (2007-2008)
Average private sector first-year salary: $87,500 (Class of 2005)
I am currently at Rice University with 3.34 GPA + Summer school 9 hrs at Georgetown for a 3.46 GPA. I plan on doing 150s in the LSAT though i am taking it tomorrow and i am a total spazz sigh. I really want to get into this school as my family needs me here to help them with business and all (though i know time will be constrained, i will do my best). Sorry for the soap box:) but as a texas resident what do you think. I read another answer on UH law and was told 155 or below will not be even taken unless you have an awesome gpa, and there seems to be a teeter-totter on lsat/gpa. Since i have low both, according to 2007 numbers, am i at a lost? their stats according to usnews this year and compared to the source of the other answer in 2007 seems to have dropped .2 gpa points and 10LSAT points which i find to be a great discrepancy or else UH just took everyone or something. Can you help me decipher this huge mess? I do have decent experiences and letters from working in DC at a trade association (CEO wrote me a letter) and an honors thesis at my school with the supervisor writting my letter. But its acknowledge that every one has those other stats when applying. sorry for the extended question but now i'm freaking out that i will have no job and no school!
Answer
Hi Henry,
Sorry it took me a couple of days to respond. Congratulations on completing the LSAT this past Saturday.
I, of course, cannot tell you whether you will get into UH. The bottom line is that law schools accept students with a variety of LSAT scores and GPAs. While an extremely low LSAT score may significantly hinder your ability to get into any law school, law schools seem to consider the entire package: LSAT score, GPA, personal statement, letterse of recommendation, community activities, etc. It's really difficult to gauge whether a school will accept a specific student. Your GPA is not as low as you might think. 3.34 is decent, as is 3.46. And as of right now, unfortunately, you have no idea how you did on your LSAT. Therefore, the best thing for you to do is to just apply right now and keep your fingers crossed.
I understand it's important for you to remain close to your family. There are quite a few law schools in Texas; maybe you want to consider some of those as well.
Good luck!
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