Comments on: Thinking about Transferring Law Schools? http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/ Law School Admission Consulting by Ann Levine Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Richard http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8194 Richard Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:35:07 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8194 I have a 4.19 gpa and I am ranked #1 in my class so far as a 1L. I was thinking of transferring to Georgetown Law. Is that a good option I have a 4.19 gpa and I am ranked #1 in my class so far as a 1L. I was thinking of transferring to Georgetown Law. Is that a good option

]]> By: BH http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8133 BH Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:29:09 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8133 Ann, He is the most supportive person I could have by my side. He used to visit me twice a month last semester, but since I'm focusing all my energy in hopes of transferring. I haven't seen or heard from him much, which is a little sad. I am trying to boost my GPA this semester in hopes of maybe transferring. I am at the only Tier 3 school in the state and I am not willing to go down to a Tier 4. I love my fiance and he knows that, but my education is really important to me and I wouldn't transfer closer for a Tier 4 school. God that sounds so awful, but he understands and he wouldn't let me transfer if it wasn't to a higher or equivalent school. Is there hope for me to raising my grades to moving to a Tier 2? What would be a good GPA. Thanks so much. Ann,

He is the most supportive person I could have by my side. He used to visit me twice a month last semester, but since I’m focusing all my energy in hopes of transferring. I haven’t seen or heard from him much, which is a little sad.

I am trying to boost my GPA this semester in hopes of maybe transferring. I am at the only Tier 3 school in the state and I am not willing to go down to a Tier 4. I love my fiance and he knows that, but my education is really important to me and I wouldn’t transfer closer for a Tier 4 school. God that sounds so awful, but he understands and he wouldn’t let me transfer if it wasn’t to a higher or equivalent school.

Is there hope for me to raising my grades to moving to a Tier 2? What would be a good GPA.

Thanks so much.

]]> By: Ann Levine http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8126 Ann Levine Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:06 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8126 Hi BH. I actually enjoy giving the personal advice as much as the professional, so thanks for asking : ) I think the relationship works if your fiance/spouse is supportive of what you are doing and not just supportive in word, but in deed. Is he willing to travel, to let you study when he visits, to listen to you bitch and moan about the rule against perpetuities? Is he proud of what you are doing? Does he recognize that you are as much a part of building your financial future together as you are? Does he expect you to quit practicing law when you are married and/or when you have children? These are really important things to figure out. (And, to add some credibility to this, let me tell you that I was divorced the year after I graduated from law school and have now been happily married for 10 years this year!) About transferring, you can try a lateral transfer and explain to the school that your fiance is nearby. But you are unlikely to transfer 'up'. I really do hope this helps. Hi BH.
I actually enjoy giving the personal advice as much as the professional, so thanks for asking : )
I think the relationship works if your fiance/spouse is supportive of what you are doing and not just supportive in word, but in deed. Is he willing to travel, to let you study when he visits, to listen to you bitch and moan about the rule against perpetuities? Is he proud of what you are doing? Does he recognize that you are as much a part of building your financial future together as you are? Does he expect you to quit practicing law when you are married and/or when you have children? These are really important things to figure out. (And, to add some credibility to this, let me tell you that I was divorced the year after I graduated from law school and have now been happily married for 10 years this year!)

About transferring, you can try a lateral transfer and explain to the school that your fiance is nearby. But you are unlikely to transfer ‘up’.
I really do hope this helps.

]]> By: BH http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8110 BH Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:58:12 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8110 Hi Ann, I've been reading posts and the advise you give to students and it seems really helpful. Hoping you could help me too. I am at a tier 3 school with a 3.0 GPA. My class doesn't give out ranks till the end of first year. What are the possibilities of transferring. You can be brutally honest. I really want to know if I stand a chance or if I should just stay put. I too just got engaged to my boyfriend of 5 years and I want to be closer to him. Also personal but does long distance usually work out? Since I saw the message you sent one girl regarding that. I'll be waiting for your reply. Thanks Ann! Hi Ann,

I’ve been reading posts and the advise you give to students and it seems really helpful. Hoping you could help me too.

I am at a tier 3 school with a 3.0 GPA. My class doesn’t give out ranks till the end of first year. What are the possibilities of transferring. You can be brutally honest. I really want to know if I stand a chance or if I should just stay put.

I too just got engaged to my boyfriend of 5 years and I want to be closer to him. Also personal but does long distance usually work out? Since I saw the message you sent one girl regarding that.

I’ll be waiting for your reply. Thanks Ann!

]]> By: Greg http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8097 Greg Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:44:25 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8097 Hi Ann, I will be attending Suffolk Law in Boston this fall. I think ranking #1 or #2 is reasonable. I need to stay in Boston because of family. Is transferring to B.U. or B.C. a reality? if it helps, I am 31 and have 9 years of a self-employment working history. Thanks Hi Ann,

I will be attending Suffolk Law in Boston this fall. I think ranking #1 or #2 is reasonable. I need to stay in Boston because of family. Is transferring to B.U. or B.C. a reality? if it helps, I am 31 and have 9 years of a self-employment working history.
Thanks

]]> By: Jake http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8071 Jake Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:24:45 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8071 Hi Ann, I currently attend Appalachian School of Law, which has a P/NP 1L grading scheme. Do I have any decent options for potential transfer schools? Anywhere? Thanks! Hi Ann,

I currently attend Appalachian School of Law, which has a P/NP 1L grading scheme. Do I have any decent options for potential transfer schools? Anywhere? Thanks!

]]> By: Tommy http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8062 Tommy Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:21:54 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8062 Hey Ann, I am currently a 1L at George Washington and received a 2.68 GPA in my first semester. I have not adjusted well to city living, feeling uncomfortable the entire time and my grades have suffered as a result. I am looking to transfer back home to UConn in CT (also the place I want to practice), is this unrealistic? If not, what are my chances to returning home to continue my law school education? Also, I was accepted at UConn before matriculating at GW, does this have any effect on my chances? Hey Ann,

I am currently a 1L at George Washington and received a 2.68 GPA in my first semester. I have not adjusted well to city living, feeling uncomfortable the entire time and my grades have suffered as a result. I am looking to transfer back home to UConn in CT (also the place I want to practice), is this unrealistic? If not, what are my chances to returning home to continue my law school education? Also, I was accepted at UConn before matriculating at GW, does this have any effect on my chances?

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8060 Jennifer Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:17:17 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8060 Hi Ann, I am interested in going to law school. My UGPA is 3.12, and I haven’t taken the LSAT yet. Do I have any chance of getting into Tier 4 schools like Whittier, Western State, Cal Western, or Thomas Jefferson School or Tier 3 school like Southwestern? Hi Ann,

I am interested in going to law school. My UGPA is 3.12, and I haven’t taken the LSAT yet.
Do I have any chance of getting into Tier 4 schools like Whittier, Western State, Cal Western, or Thomas Jefferson School or Tier 3 school like Southwestern?

]]> By: Ann Levine http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8053 Ann Levine Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:27:31 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8053 Anita, Thanks for being a long-time reader of the blog. I think, if you want to stay engaged and get married, that the best thing is for you to be in NY. It's just too stressful to be away from your partner (I'm about to celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary this year, so I have a bit of expertise on this!). I think a lateral transfer is more likely unless you REALLY bring your grades up significantly this semester. Anita, Thanks for being a long-time reader of the blog.
I think, if you want to stay engaged and get married, that the best thing is for you to be in NY. It’s just too stressful to be away from your partner (I’m about to celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary this year, so I have a bit of expertise on this!).
I think a lateral transfer is more likely unless you REALLY bring your grades up significantly this semester.

]]> By: Anita http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8052 Anita Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:56:12 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8052 Dear Ann, First thank you for your website and everything you've written, it was a great help when I was applying to schools! I am currently a 1L at UW Madison, and just finished the first semester with a 3.4 (top 20%). I'm hopping to do slightly better this semester, since one class brought me down (horrible prof, had to teach myself the material). I just got engaged, and am thinking of transferring to the east coast (fiance is in nyc). You seem to often advocate being a big fish in a smaller pond... So do you think it is worth transferring to a similar ranked school (ie Fordham, if I get in), for better chances at east coast employment, or stay here and keep my grades up, and make it onto a journal and/or moot court? Also, do you think I would have any chances at NYU or Columbia? Thanks again! Dear Ann,
First thank you for your website and everything you’ve written, it was a great help when I was applying to schools! I am currently a 1L at UW Madison, and just finished the first semester with a 3.4 (top 20%). I’m hopping to do slightly better this semester, since one class brought me down (horrible prof, had to teach myself the material). I just got engaged, and am thinking of transferring to the east coast (fiance is in nyc).

You seem to often advocate being a big fish in a smaller pond… So do you think it is worth transferring to a similar ranked school (ie Fordham, if I get in), for better chances at east coast employment, or stay here and keep my grades up, and make it onto a journal and/or moot court?

Also, do you think I would have any chances at NYU or Columbia?

Thanks again!

]]> By: Juan http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8042 Juan Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:17:44 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8042 Ann, I forgot to mention that before law school I worked as a paralegal at a law firm for three years. Ann, I forgot to mention that before law school I worked as a paralegal at a law firm for three years.

]]> By: Juan http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-8041 Juan Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:16:16 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-8041 Hi Ann, I am currently a 1L at Touro Law School. My gpa is currently 3.1. My ugpa was a 3.2 and my Lsat score was a 147. My school has not released class ranks yet. Unfortunately, I received one F and two C s in college. I was working and attending college during that time. I was wondering if I have a chance of transferring to Cuny law school or transferring to any other law school in Ny. Hi Ann,
I am currently a 1L at Touro Law School. My gpa is currently 3.1. My ugpa was a 3.2 and my Lsat score was a 147. My school has not released class ranks yet. Unfortunately, I received one F and two C s in college. I was working and attending college during that time. I was wondering if I have a chance of transferring to Cuny law school or transferring to any other law school in Ny.

]]> By: Ann Levine http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-7996 Ann Levine Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:13:49 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-7996 Bonnie, life experience does count, if it is presented well in the application materials. When your GPA will be at a school's 25th percentile, you would be best situated with an LSAT score at the school's 75th percentile but anywhere in the 25th-75th percentile range would put you in contention with strong materials. The upward trend does matter, but a 3.4 is not a 3.8. I talk a lot about these issues in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Law-School-Admission-Game-Expert/dp/0615271839/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327342404&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">The Law School Admission Game </a>so you may benefit from checking that out. Bonnie, life experience does count, if it is presented well in the application materials. When your GPA will be at a school’s 25th percentile, you would be best situated with an LSAT score at the school’s 75th percentile but anywhere in the 25th-75th percentile range would put you in contention with strong materials. The upward trend does matter, but a 3.4 is not a 3.8. I talk a lot about these issues in The Law School Admission Game so you may benefit from checking that out.

]]> By: GG http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/uncategorized/thinking-about-transferring-law-schools/comment-page-6/#comment-7985 GG Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:39:52 +0000 http://www.lawschoolexpert.com/blog/?p=633#comment-7985 HI Ann, I am currently a 1L at a T4 school and want to transfer to the east coast to be closer to my wife and child. I'm not looking to jump up to a higher tiered/ranking school but I just want to be local. I am ok with making a lateral move if necessary. My GPA is a 3.0 so I was wondering what my chance are of making a lateral move or perhaps even jumping up to a tier 3 or tier 2? GG HI Ann,

I am currently a 1L at a T4 school and want to transfer to the east coast to be closer to my wife and child. I’m not looking to jump up to a higher tiered/ranking school but I just want to be local. I am ok with making a lateral move if necessary. My GPA is a 3.0 so I was wondering what my chance are of making a lateral move or perhaps even jumping up to a tier 3 or tier 2?

GG

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