Acceptance prospects for over 40 year old Blk male with 170 LSAT and 3.1 GPA

[TSWSBTD]

I'd appreciate constructive feedback to the prospects for admission to a top 10 or top 25 law school with the following academic credentials and work experience?

UGPA (3.1 from Stanford University/University of Miami: transfered to the University of Miami in middle of sophomore year)
MBA from UCLA in 1990 with a 3.3 GPA
LSAT: 170

Worked as Hedge Fund Analyst and Trader since 1998; with prior positions in venture capital and corporate finance.

Thanks in advance for responses!

[secondsblue]

You will get in anywhere you apply, except maybe H/Y/S.

[TSWSBTD]

Thanks Xynder.

I am leaning toward NYU and GULC as my top 2.

[secondsblue]

Thanks Xynder.

I am leaning toward NYU and GULC as my top 2.

You'll get into both. Black male + 170 LSAT = as long as you don't write your PS in fecal matter and handcarry it to the admissions office wearing nothing but a potato sack, you WILL GET IN to all but HYS.

[CTL]

I think you'll get into any school you apply to, assuming you write a PS that is sincere.

[bloomlaw]

You guys don't think age will have any affect?

[Jolie Was Here]

You guys don't think age will have any affect?

Negative, you're implying?  Why?

[bloomlaw]

because he's over 40, i dunno. That just seemed old to start law school is all, but I guess looking at it, it more could harm him with hiring after law school.

[TSWSBTD]

Thanks for all the responses. The comments on age have crossed my mind, especially if I were looking for the BIGLAW associate positions; but my preference is an SEC, FTC, FDA, or federal Prosecutor legal track.

Thanks again.

[acefreely]

because he's over 40, i dunno. That just seemed old to start law school is all, but I guess looking at it, it more could harm him with hiring after law school.

I think his age would be a positive factor for acceptance into law school. Many top schools pride themselves with diversity.

To the OP, you have a lot going for you. Good luck!