6 Responses to “What Kinda Grades Do I Need To Be A Criminal Defense Lawyer ?”

1. Ajna Anahata Sahasarara Says:
   September 21st, 2009 at 10:07 am

   Probably not. If you can, it won’t be at a big-name firm. You need something very close to a 4.0. If you’re lucky, the school you apply to will discount freshman year (most people goof off that year, trying to learn the ropes). If you start now (it’s likely about to be second semester for you), and work very hard, you should be able to get into a Law School, if not a very prestigious one.
   Try hard, and you should make it, but if you have trouble pulling your grades into the “Mostly A’s, one or two B’s” range, I’d reccomend you start looking for another career you’d like.
   A 3.8 GPA or higher would be ideal. In my opinion, you could make it with as low as a 3.2, but lower than that, and probably not.

2. IceBreak Says:
   September 21st, 2009 at 12:21 pm

   Law schools don’t care about your high school grades.
   Get high grades to get into a good college.
   Major in a writing-intensive major, like English.
   Maintain a high GPA.
   Take the LSATs. Score high.
   Get into law school.
   Survive law school.
   Graduate.
   Pass the Bar.
   Get licensed.
   Law is actually not *that* tough, but be very, very sure it is something you want to do. Start interning with a local attorney.

3. rickinno Says:
   September 21st, 2009 at 6:22 pm

   When it comes time to apply for Law School, it will be your college grades and performance more than high school that they look at.
   Of course, to get into a good college you need good high school grades, so if you want to end up going to law school, well you have two more years to apply yourself in high school, and then four years of college, before you even start Law School.
   Richard

4. moke35 Says:
   September 21st, 2009 at 10:28 pm

   The key to being a good lawyer is not only your ability to achieve a grade level that will allow you to graduate with an LLB, but your ability to recall is paramount to be a good attorney, especially one that specializes in criminal defense. Quick recall and memory is the key.

5. evilatto Says:
   September 21st, 2009 at 11:44 pm

   There are crummy law schools all over the country who will take you if you have the tuition money. Will you get a job after law school – probably not.
   Check out http://www.jdunderground.com for the truth about life after law school. It’s not pretty.

6. Peggy I Says:
   September 22nd, 2009 at 5:57 am

   My best friend is a lawyer. You need A+ or better in high school and 3.4 gpa in college and top 90th percentile on your LSAT.
   Is it worth it? You bet. She has a great job, that she really loves, and is paid really well.

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