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how hard to transfer? |
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from what I've read |
| Date Posted: |
01/07/2002 |
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i know it's incredibly hard to transfer into the top 3, but does anyone know of or heard someone that did? what is the best advice you can give (other than kicking butt my first year)? also, how much weight does the school you transfer from carry, as well as your acceptance/rejection status from the year you applied? cuz i got rejected from nyu and columbia, but into duke and umich. and, i'm hoping to get into uc berkeley or la cuz i'm a ca resident, but does that make it harder to transfer? |
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I've heard different stories about transferring. There's a lot of factors involved but certain facts remain. Your LSAT score and GPA aren't factored into the US News rankings so it won't hurt them to accept transfer students, just as they accept LEO candidates.
If you've got solid grades your first year then your at an advantage. Other factors can include, your spouse. For example, I'll be married by the time I start my first year. My wife will still be getting her phd from a different school in a different region. However, we both plan on ending up in DC, her for her post-doc and me for my remaining 2 years of school. This can play to an advantage b/c I'll be transferring to school X b/c my wife will be there. Also you can include items such as for UC-B, you intend on practicing in San Fran, CA residency (will make it more affordable, etc), or your interested in public interest, which Boalt Hall prides itself on. As for the top 3, I haven't read stories on people getting in as transfers, but if you ace your first year, I'm sure you'll get in, good luck!
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