Profile Evaluation Request
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29 Feb 2016, 09:17
Hi,
Thank you in advance for evaluating my profile.
Background: LLB from Queen Mary and an LLM in International Business and Economic Law from Georgetown University.
Age: 23 (24 when I apply)
GMAT- I'm currently pre-GMAT but I believe that I can achieve a minimum of 700.
GPA Grad: 3.33
GPA Undergrad 3.6
School Grades: 6 A* 3A (GCSE), 2 A* 1A (A level)
Ethnicity: Persian
Work Experience:
I'm just about to start work at a small recruitment organisation whilst obtaining an MSC/LPC .
All of my work experience has been legal up to this point, however, these internships have been in 4 different countries (U.A.E, India, U.K and USA). In the US, I worked for an international anti-bribery compliance organisation, whilst in London I worked for an international shipping law firm and an international full service commercial law firm. In Dubai, my internships have been at two of the Magic Circle Law Firms and in India I have worked for two consecutive summers at a commercial law firm.
My Post-MBA goal is to leverage the fact that not many lawyers are MBA qualified and work in-house at a corporation as the current trend in the legal market is moving towards business partnering and lawyers supporting the business.
Extra Curricular
At undergraduate level, my responsibilities increased with each passing year. I started off as an Editor of the University legal paper, was promoted to member development manager (one of the events that I organised with my team was a speed event with 40 attendees and several international law firms. This culminated in my election as Executive Secretary of the Pro Bono Group.
I have also represented my community at Interfaith events at the House of Lords and the House of Commons as well as being part of a body that represents Zoroastrian youth across the UK.
I have organised food drives in India in conjunction with local charities as well as other welfare projects.
Studied abroad in UK, India, USA and UAE
Misc:
Speak 3 Languages
Practicing Zoroastrian Priest
I know my age and lack of work experience are likely to hinder me, but I feel that I can contribute to the program. I also know its hard for my profile to be evaluated given my lack of a GMAT score, but would top-20 schools be interested provided that I can ace the GMAT? In order to get into a top-20 Business School, what should be my target score? I'm looking at applying mainly to the USA, as I'm unlikely to meet the minimum work experience requirements. Furthermore, are there any realistic schools that I should consider or that you can recommend? I'm planning on applying in Round 1/2 next year.
I look forward to your help and guidance
Thanks again,
Shahyan