hi all,
i'm an international applicant with a bachelor's and a master's in law completed on two different continents, and i'd love some guidance on how the process works for people in situations like mine, plus a chance to connect with others navigating something similar.
i'm mainly trying to understand how transcript evaluation works when your academic record doesn't come from a single, familiar system. i know LSAC does its own foreign credential evaluation, but i'm curious whether its somewhat of a disqualifying factor to have prior education outside the US, especially when the original grading system (percentages, first-class/second-class honours, etc.) doesn't translate neatly into a GPA. on a related note, i'd love to hear how others have helped admissions committees actually understand their record when the numbers alone don't tell the full story.
i'm also trying to figure out how to frame my story well, since i already have both a bachelor's and a master's in law. if you've been in a similar position, i'd love to know how you approached the "why more law school" narrative in your personal statement or addenda, so it reads as purposeful rather than repetitive.
and practically speaking, for anyone who's had to coordinate document authentication across two countries, i'd really appreciate knowing how early you started relative to your deadlines. trying to avoid any last-minute scrambling.
beyond the practical questions, i'd genuinely love to connect with others on a similar path, people with law degrees from more than one jurisdiction, working through LSAC's international process. if that's you, feel free to comment or send a message. it would be wonderful to compare notes and maybe build a small, supportive group as we all figure this out together.
thanks so much in advance for any insight!
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