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Put latin honors on my apps or no?

EllegoalsEllegoals Member
edited September 2020 in Law School Admissions 342 karma

Hi everyone.

I graduated from my degree granting institution with latin honors (summa cum laude) but I was a transfer, and my cumulative GPA with my other institution is definitely not that. Summa cum laude is on my resume because it's written on my diploma, but since LSAC has calculated a different GPA, I feel weird putting that on my apps and law school resume, although they do ask for honors and awards... Any suggestions on what I should do?

Latin honors?
  1. Add latin honors to my app/resume?33 votes
    1. No
        3.03%
    2. Yes
      36.36%
    3. Yes, but clearly specify "from degree granting institution
      60.61%
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  • snelllasnellla Core Member
    103 karma

    If they granted it to you, then I would put it. I think that it will be evident that it is from the school that awarded it. If anything I would think that it would draw attention to the fact that you seem to have gotten better grades after you transferred. I wouldn't be shy about that.

  • LogicianLogician Alum Member Sage ⭐
    2464 karma

    I have the same issue, graduated summa but because I also transferred my LSAC GPA falls under magna. I have summa listed on my resume from my degree granting institution. They have all your transcripts so I'm sure its fine.

  • EllegoalsEllegoals Member
    342 karma

    @snellla That's a good point. I've debated whether I should write a GPA addendum, and embracing the difference instead of shying away from it might actually be good. Thanks!

  • EllegoalsEllegoals Member
    342 karma

    @Logician Good to know you're in the same boat and chose to list it - thanks!

  • An_SkywalkerAn_Skywalker Member
    160 karma

    The fact that you put that third option in there means you'll be a great lawyer.

  • EllegoalsEllegoals Member
    342 karma

    @ashen03 hahaha this totally made my day

  • listentothewindblowlistentothewindblow Core Member
    127 karma

    If it's on your transcript I think they will already see that you graduated with honors. Because it says honors are denoted on the law school report.

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