U of C Law Advice

[wugawlrdlaw]

Hello, I completed my first degree in Sociology last June (2024) with a cGPA of 3.5, and L2 of 3.84; I then started a degree in Computer Science (Fall 24), and just finished my first year with a GPA of 3.25 (taking only core classes, can't take options).

My L2 GPA is now a 3.58, I understand U of C Law admissions are holistic so I was curious on if I should simply try for the LSAT and aim high, or attempt to repeat/complete another year taking "GPA boosters" and attempt to increase my GPA to around a 3.64. If LSAT, what would be a good score to aim for to ensure admission?

My EC's/Work Experience Include:

AI Research Internship (this summer), previous Machine Learning Internship (last summer), Student Nursing practicum experience, various personal projects (programming) and clubs pertaining to food insecurity and mental health. I also have decently strong reference's (Profs in CS/Sociology + Ex-Coworkers in FAANG)

 

Edited June 24 by wugawlrdlaw

[Pantalaimon]

Por qué no los dos? If you bomb the LSAT then, realistically, you will know you probably shouldn't waste time with the GPA boosters unless you actually want the CompSci degree. If you do well on the LSAT then you can apply and take your chances, and complete another year if you don't get in to try again.

Both of those GPAs are likely below the average for an admitted student, so you'd likely need a higher than average LSAT to compensate. I believe UCalgary posts stats for each incoming class. While yes, admission is "holistic", if you browse the admitted/rejected threads you'll notice a trend of admissions & rejections largely tracking stats and can infer from that as you wish.