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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]34 years old, single. Born and raised in DC area. I work in HR and make about 55k.  I really want to go to law school. I took the LSAT last month and kind of bombed it - I got a 154. I also went to a middling college in the midwest and got a low 3's GPA in sociology.  Realistically, I know I am not getting into Georgetown or GW.  Probably more like American or U. Maryland (I am willing to commute to Baltimore).  Assuming I get a small scholarship at American or UMD, would it make sense to go?  Or even if I have to pay full price (I am a MD resident)?  I know the job market is pretty bad now for lawyers, but I am thinking that will pass by the time I get out of school.  Thoughts? Thanks![/quote]

Median GPA for the class thatn just started at AU is 157 and the median GPA is 3.42.  If you had a high GPA and a 154 on the LSAT, maybe you could get in, but low GPA and low LSAT probably mean a rejection letter.  Keep in mind that a lot of people want to come to the DC area for law school, so if you look someplace else, you will no doubt find the entry requirements lower.  Moreover, while there are a large number of lawyers in DC, making getting a job tough, that is not the case in other parts of the country.  If you really want to go to lawschool, I would consider looking for a school in the midwest or the south in a mid size city. 
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