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What is a JD at Harvard?
J.D. Program The J.D. (Juris Doctor) is a three-year program that first gives students the intellectual foundations for legal study, and then gives them the opportunity to focus their studies on areas of particular interest through advanced classes, clinics, and writing projects.
How do you get into JD Harvard?
You will need:
- A resume—Harvard provides examples here.
- LSAT/GRE scores.
- Two or three recommendation letters; one should be academic.
- Character and fitness questions.
- Proof that you attended the undergrad institution you say you did—aka the College Certification.
- Essays:
What GPA do you need for Harvard law?
Admissions Statistics
| Admissions Statistics | 2020 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT Score (Median) | 173 | 173 |
| LSAT Score (25th-75th percentile) | 170-175 | 170-175 |
| GPA (Median) | 3.90 | 3.86 |
| GPA Range (25th-75th percentile) | 3.80-3.97 | 3.75-3.96 |
Do grades matter at Harvard law?
Not that grades matter all that much at HLS. The most important part of an HLS student’s transcript is the part at the top that says “Harvard Law School.” Heck, the school recently reformed its grading procedures, making the actual grades even less important. But appearances must be maintained.
What was President Obama’s LSAT score?
Barack Obama LSAT Score Though not conclusive, we can predict that President Barack Obama scored somewhere between the 94th – 98th percentile on his LSAT. Converting his approximated LSAT percentile to today’s grading system would give him about a 170 LSAT score.
Did RBG take the LSAT?
I’d say I went to law school because I wanted to study law. In fact, I took the LSAT before Marty did, although he was a year ahead of me.
Does Harvard Law School look at all 4 years?
applicants are eligible to apply if they will have a bachelor’s degree by August of the year they intend to enroll at HLS. The J.D. degree requires three years of full-time study beginning in the fall semester of each year exclusively. Please note, HLS does not offer a J.D. degree through part-time or summer programs.
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