pcwcecac wrote:
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.
I plan to apply next cycle (2013). I wish to jointly pursue a JD at the same institution
1. Work Experience:
I have been a research assistant at the Federal Reserve Board for the past 1.5 years. Starting in March, I will be a researcher at the Treasury. My work at both places are quantitative and research oriented. My work at the Fed focuses on Macro, while at the Treasury, I'll be dealing with Financial issues.
2. Test Scores:
GMAT: 740
LSAT: 172
3. College/Grad:
I did my BSc in Mathematics/Economics and MA in Economics jointly at UCLA. The combined GPA (undergrad+grad) is 3.62. According to the Law School Admissions Council, my undergrad GPA is 3.68. I finished the dual degrees in 4 years.
4. Extracur.
A few economic research fellowships and honors during college. Have a few economic working papers ongoing. I tutor kids from poor communities on a weekly basis, but have never taken on a leadership role in that setting. My only leadership experience came from managing my own crew of house painters back in college.
5. Aspirations
I wish bring ideas into action. I wish to motivate questions that have real-life implications and search for solutions that are feasible and permissible by law. The joint degree would empower me to execute my ideas and also help other materialize theirs.
6. Dream Programs:
Chicago, Columbia, NYU, Penn
Thanks so much!
I think your chances of admission to law school are good but the MBA programs are going to be seeking evidence of your
leadership, and that just isn't here yet. Most law programs do allow for some cross-registration, so you may be able to gain some of the leadership education you are seeking by enrolling in some MBA-level courses while you are in law school. If the MBA is essential in your opinion, I highly recommend taking on more leadership at work and/or in the community before applying.