What kinda grades do i need to be a criminal defense lawyer ?
i am in grade 10 and i get some B’s and mostly c plus so do u guys think i can be a a lawyer ?
Probably not. If you can, it won’t be at a big-name firm. You need something very close to a 4.0. If you’re lucky, the school you apply to will discount freshman year (most people goof off that year, trying to learn the ropes). If you start now (it’s likely about to be second semester for you), and work very hard, you should be able to get into a Law School, if not a very prestigious one.
Try hard, and you should make it, but if you have trouble pulling your grades into the "Mostly A’s, one or two B’s" range, I’d reccomend you start looking for another career you’d like.
A 3.8 GPA or higher would be ideal. In my opinion, you could make it with as low as a 3.2, but lower than that, and probably not.
Peggy I
13 Mar, 2010
My best friend is a lawyer. You need A+ or better in high school and 3.4 gpa in college and top 90th percentile on your LSAT.
Is it worth it? You bet. She has a great job, that she really loves, and is paid really well.
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moke35
13 Mar, 2010
The key to being a good lawyer is not only your ability to achieve a grade level that will allow you to graduate with an LLB, but your ability to recall is paramount to be a good attorney, especially one that specializes in criminal defense. Quick recall and memory is the key.
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