White Applicants to Howard Law?

[byron2008]

I know that technically schools cannot discriminate based on race, but do any of you Howard students or alumni know what the chances are that a "minority" like me will be given a fair shot at getting in? Or, more generally speaking, the ratio of black to white students in the school? I have a 4.0 GPA from LSU and I am going to sit for the LSAT next month. Based on the index calculator, (reliable?) it seems that I would be a shoe-in if I make anything over a 150 on the LSAT. But would admissions take into account the fact that I am not black when they review my application? Any feedback would be much appreciated.

-Byron

[non parata est]

I know that technically schools cannot discriminate based on race

Start over.

[SASS]

Howard is a traditionally  black school so the ratio to of black to white is overwhelming (check out the stats on LSAC). I knew a white guy who went there and, while I never really discussed this with him at length, seemed to enjoy it. I don't know how the URM status would work there but my instinct finds it a little unacceptable that a white guy at a black school would get an URM scholarship this way. Someone once told me they knew a white guy that got a URM scholarship to attend NC Central, but that rumor traveled via word of mouth and I don't necessarily find this to be a reliable source.

Pick a school you want to attend because it fits you.

[byron2008]

SASS,
When did I ever say anything about getting a URM scholarship? That is your own bias kicking in by making that assumption. I don't want a scholarship, I want to go to the school because it is located in my hometown area (no room and board charges), it's affordable, and alumni have great starting salaries.

[han solo]

I would apply to Howard, but they have no PT program and I need to work while I am in law school.  I am white and I live pretty close to the Howard campus.  I would go there because it would be very convenient for me because of the distance, and it is a pretty decent law school.  Half of my family is black too so I am sure they would think it is interesting that I go there!  I know a few white people that go there that didn't seem any smarter or any dumber than the majority black student body, that's all I can really say.  LSAT is much more important than GPA though so I would try to get at least in the mid 150's just to be sure.

[TruOne]

I know that technically schools cannot discriminate based on race, but do any of you Howard students or alumni know what the chances are that a "minority" like me will be given a fair shot at getting in?
-Byron

Byron,

This is a dumb question and since you have a 4.0 gpa then you KNOW that this is a dumb question. If you know that Law Schools can't discriminate based on race then why are you asking if Howard would discriminate against you because of your race?

[Kirk Lazarus]

You'll probably have more favorable chances to get in than you otherwise would have based on your "minority" status. Good job.

[Eugene Young]

I know that technically schools cannot discriminate based on race, but do any of you Howard students or alumni know what the chances are that a "minority" like me will be given a fair shot at getting in?
-Byron

Byron,

This is a dumb ass question and since you have a 4.0 gpa then you KNOW that this is a dumb ass question. If you know that Law Schools can't discriminate based on race then why are you asking if Howard would discriminate against you because of your race?

Fixt.

[LawDog3]

I know that technically schools cannot discriminate based on race, but do any of you Howard students or alumni know what the chances are that a "minority" like me will be given a fair shot at getting in?
-Byron

Byron,

This is a dumb question and since you have a 4.0 gpa then you KNOW that this is a dumb question. If you know that Law Schools can't discriminate based on race then why are you asking if Howard would discriminate against you because of your race?

That's "dumb-assed question". lol.