Thoughts on my situation

[Popol212]

Hey guys
I just purchased the Powerscore Bibles (I'll be taking the February LSAT)

I'm a disabled URM with a 2.6 GPA (I've gotten some very good grades but also some bad grades which have hurt my overall GPA. I have a year to improve my GPA) I've attended seven different universities (I'm currently finishing my BA online. There are legitimate reasons for my transfers- I've had serious health/family issues) Here are my questions

1. The University of Richmond Law School is my top choice. Given my profile, if I get a 160 or above on the LSAT, would I have a good shot at UR Law Early Decision?(or would my several transfers and low GPA kill my chances)
2. If I don't get into Richmond, Regent Law School would be my second choice. (yes, I know it's conservative and not well ranked) I'm interested in tax law. If I went to Regent, did well, and then got an LLM from a top school, would I have a good chance at getting a job as a tax lawyer?

Thanks!

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Popol,

I'll provide a more comprehensive answer here soon. Sorry it's taken a bit!

In the meantime, I'll make a point about the 7 transfers: you need to write an addendum addressing those transfers and why they happened. 7 transfers hits the threshold for "questions I want answered" in an app

Thanks!

[Dave Killoran]

Hey guys
I just purchased the Powerscore Bibles (I'll be taking the February LSAT)

I'm a disabled URM with a 2.6 GPA (I've gotten some very good grades but also some bad grades which have hurt my overall GPA. I have a year to improve my GPA) I've attended seven different universities (I'm currently finishing my BA online. There are legitimate reasons for my transfers- I've had serious health/family issues) Here are my questions

1. The University of Richmond Law School is my top choice. Given my profile, if I get a 160 or above on the LSAT, would I have a good shot at UR Law Early Decision?(or would my several transfers and low GPA kill my chances)
2. If I don't get into Richmond, Regent Law School would be my second choice. (yes, I know it's conservative and not well ranked) I'm interested in tax law. If I went to Regent, did well, and then got an LLM from a top school, would I have a good chance at getting a job as a tax lawyer?

Thanks!

For your two specific questions:

1. If you look at the Richmond class profile (https://law.richmond.edu/admissions/profile.html), getting into the 160s would really help, especially hitting 165 (their 75th). That would help counterbalance the GPA, which is below their 25th. I can't speak for their ED program because I don't have extensive experience with it, and it changes every year depending on the applicant pool, but you will really need an addendum to comprehensively explain the GPA to them, as that will be their big concern.

2. When you look at Regent (https://www.lawschooltransparency.com/schools/regent), it actually does reasonably well with employment. So, if you took those steps and did well, I see no particular reason why you wouldn't be able to obtain a tax job, especially if it was more small firm related (where Regent places 1/3 of grads).

Thanks!