Self-study
I have a 2.8 GPAm very low but I definitely want to go to law school, I am looking into Touro and Hofstra but is it even worth trying with my low GPA score, even if I aim for 170 on the lsat? Or is there anything else I can do to offset my low GPA. Should I consider grad school?
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What I always advise to people in your position is that you just need to build up the rest of your app. If one area is weak but the rest are strong, things can balance themselves out.
Regarding grad school, I wouldn't suggest that if you're looking at it only through the lens of having to prove yourself academically. That's a big financial investment, so be sure you'd only be doing it if you determine that it's the right next step for you. Otherwise, a few years of work experience in your chosen field can serve the same function (ie, building up your resume) while also helping you save up some money for your expenses in law school.
And one last note since you mentioned aiming for a 170 and then Hofstra/Touro. Those are schools whose medians have mostly recently been in the 150s. Don't feel like you have to vastly exceed their medians in order to compensate for your LSAT or be competitive for admission. The main target is "hitting their medians."
Hey for what's it worth I had 3.0 GPA and I got into a top 30 school on a full ride scholarship. So 100% you can still get into a great law school with your GPA, T-14 would be tough but doable with a strong LSAT, but anything other than a T-14 you definitely have a shot at getting into.
The best thing to counteract GPA is to control what you can. LSAT, essays, rec letters, and work experience are crucial!
You could consider grad school to add a buffer period, but schools will almost always only consider undergrad GPA in admissions decisions.
It’s totally doable as long as you put your best foot forward!