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08 Oct 2014, 13:39
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1) I am a practicing attorney with 2 years experience, mixed litigation, though predominantly criminal, at a respected NC firm. A reason I am seeking my MBA is to take my legal career in a different direction. 1 year prior work experience as a manufacturing engineer. Many years of part-time work during school.
2) 730 GMAT 47/44 with 8 IR
3) Undergrad Miami Ohio- 2.4 GPA in Mechanical Engineering. No real extenuating circumstances other than 30 hours a week of work. Screwed off a lot/no ambition. Upward trend from first year 1.9 to last year 3.0
Michigan State College of Law 3.8 (top 5%) - Got my act together
4) Undergrad extras - just work. Shift manager at restaurant.
Law School - Moot Court, Journal (not Law Review) editor, Double Internships each summmer (Law firms, Federal Judiciary, State Attorney General Office)
5) NC licensed attorney
6) I began this process to shoot for the top. Target Programs are GSB, HBS, Booth, Wharton, Sloan, and then 2 alternates (going to try 6-7 apps R2)
7) R2 2014-2015. R3 if necessary. I missed the boat on round 1. My main question is submitting this post is, should I diversify more or can I shoot for the moon and do ok in R3 if I miss in R2?
8) My goal is to get a job as corporate counsel/associate general counsel for a corporation I believe in, preferably tech, or a firm that caters to such business. I Want to help guide and defend a company that is going to make a positive difference tomorrow. After that, I would like to eventually climb into corporate governance and a General Counsel/CLO role. I will need a top MBA to propel me on this goal because Google and its ilk don't hire out of MSU Law.
Thank you very much for your time and help!
2) 730 GMAT 47/44 with 8 IR
3) Undergrad Miami Ohio- 2.4 GPA in Mechanical Engineering. No real extenuating circumstances other than 30 hours a week of work. Screwed off a lot/no ambition. Upward trend from first year 1.9 to last year 3.0
Michigan State College of Law 3.8 (top 5%) - Got my act together
4) Undergrad extras - just work. Shift manager at restaurant.
Law School - Moot Court, Journal (not Law Review) editor, Double Internships each summmer (Law firms, Federal Judiciary, State Attorney General Office)
5) NC licensed attorney
6) I began this process to shoot for the top. Target Programs are GSB, HBS, Booth, Wharton, Sloan, and then 2 alternates (going to try 6-7 apps R2)
7) R2 2014-2015. R3 if necessary. I missed the boat on round 1. My main question is submitting this post is, should I diversify more or can I shoot for the moon and do ok in R3 if I miss in R2?
8) My goal is to get a job as corporate counsel/associate general counsel for a corporation I believe in, preferably tech, or a firm that caters to such business. I Want to help guide and defend a company that is going to make a positive difference tomorrow. After that, I would like to eventually climb into corporate governance and a General Counsel/CLO role. I will need a top MBA to propel me on this goal because Google and its ilk don't hire out of MSU Law.
Thank you very much for your time and help!
13 Oct 2014, 18:06
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Hi there,
Thanks for posting.
So the strengths...
-excellent GMAT, congrats
-strong law school performance (academically)
-law experience CAN be interesting to contribute to the class if your story makes sense and you can show what you'll bring perspective-wise... (that said, you would be competing against other very qualified lawyer applicants so still a tough challenge, especially at top schools)
And weaknesses....
-undergrad GPA is the biggest as you are likely aware... yes the law grades help and are more recent... but for u-grad to be THAT low will make it tough at top 5-ish schools, fyi
-not sure if much community involvement; extracurriculars; other interests?
-leadership examples? (not saying you don't have, just a question to consider)
For best chances, I would probably suggest applying to a mixture of schools... there are still a lot of amazing schools in the top 20-25! Keep us posted and best wishes.
Thanks for posting.
So the strengths...
-excellent GMAT, congrats
-strong law school performance (academically)
-law experience CAN be interesting to contribute to the class if your story makes sense and you can show what you'll bring perspective-wise... (that said, you would be competing against other very qualified lawyer applicants so still a tough challenge, especially at top schools)
And weaknesses....
-undergrad GPA is the biggest as you are likely aware... yes the law grades help and are more recent... but for u-grad to be THAT low will make it tough at top 5-ish schools, fyi
-not sure if much community involvement; extracurriculars; other interests?
-leadership examples? (not saying you don't have, just a question to consider)
For best chances, I would probably suggest applying to a mixture of schools... there are still a lot of amazing schools in the top 20-25! Keep us posted and best wishes.
16 Oct 2014, 15:56
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Thank you for setting me straight. Please forgive my excited Naievete! I have compiled a hopefully more realistic application list and would very much appreciate your input if you have the time!
7 applications - r2 2014-15.
Core5:
Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, Darden, Ross
with
2 prospective pairs for the other spots:
Haas and Kenan-Flagler
or
Yale and Anderson
Do either of those pairs strike you as rounding off an appropriate list, or am I still too aggressive in my choices? Di you think I have a chance of landing a hit?
Thank you so much again for your help!
7 applications - r2 2014-15.
Core5:
Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, Darden, Ross
with
2 prospective pairs for the other spots:
Haas and Kenan-Flagler
or
Yale and Anderson
Do either of those pairs strike you as rounding off an appropriate list, or am I still too aggressive in my choices? Di you think I have a chance of landing a hit?
Thank you so much again for your help!
