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Is it easier to transfer to Harvard Law?
Based on this GPA data, it goes without saying that Harvard Law is highly selective. Indeed, with a median GPA of more than 3.9, you’ll need to ace virtually all of your 1L exams to have a shot at transferring to Harvard Law. The good news is that more than 40 of your peers transfer to Harvard Law School each year.
Does Harvard Law School accept transfer students?
Transfer students come to Harvard Law School from a wide range of backgrounds, and a variety of different undergraduate institutions and 1L law schools. You can find more information on current 2L and 3L students who transferred to HLS after their 1L year on our Transfer Cohort page.
Does transferring law schools look bad?
Generally speaking, if you transfer your grades will decrease and you will not be at the top of the class. This is especially the case if you are transferring from a second tier school. Do not get me wrong, it is quite possible to do very well at the new school and some end up in the top 10\% or top 30\%.
Can you make law review if you transfer?
Some schools do not. Others let transfers join journal but they do not honor the journal competition at your old law school which means you have to do another journal competition. Also, while you may have won a spot on your old school’s law review you may not be on the same level at your new law school.
When should you apply to transfer law schools?
Generally, law students apply to transfer either during the second semester of their 1L year (for early admissions) or at the conclusion of 1L year. If you’re accepted as a transfer student via early or regular admissions, you continue your legal education as a 2L at the new school.
Does LSAT matter if you transfer?
Transfer applicants will already have their 1L grades, so LSAT results and college GPA are less important during the transfer review process than they are in the main law school admission process.
Do law school transfers look at LSAT?
While law school applicants are judged on their academic potential in law school based on their undergraduate grades and LSAT score, transfer applicants are judged on their academic performance.
What does Harvard look for in transfer students?
In our candidates for transfer admission, we look for: A clearly defined academic need to transfer. A proven record of achievement at your current institution. Strong faculty recommendations.