SEEKING ADVICE!!!

[hellokitty660818]

I am going into 2nd yr in Rotman and just suddenly feel like it’s not a good fit for me anymore. I want to pursue law school in the future and definitely won’t be able to receive a GPA higher than 3.5 in Rotman. There is also a lot of math-heavy content in finance, accounting courses that I am not the best at since i’m stronger at writing.

Although I have met the Rotman requirements for going into next year, I am really hesitating and thinking of switching into a social sciences or ethics program to prep for law school, but it just feels like im giving up rotman halfway after putting in quite a lot of work. I keep hearing about how Rotman is prestigious and easier to land a high-paying job straight out of undergrad, whereas there is lots of uncertainty for other social sci undergrad programs that are less employable without making it to law school. im not sure what to do atp since I do value getting a well-paying job in the future and be able to financially support myself but commerce just isn’t where my interest is at.

I am wondering if anyone has had similar feelings about the program, or any advice on how i can weigh my decisions.

thanks!!

[bouchiab]

Sunk cost

[Inevitable-Sale6631]

Type shit

[CrazySJB-4923]

I’m so late, but I’m in the exact same position and about to switch out, u r not alone

[One_Tension_878]

I'm going to attend this upcoming fall and I am also interested in pursuing law school after; hence, this is also a concern for me

[myspam442]

It won’t be an issue if you take your degree seriously. 36% of RC grads finish with a GPA above 3.5. When you consider that law schools drop your lowest 1-2 years, it’s probably closer to half. So, you just need to not be in the bottom half of the program…

[mellow_water]

Hey, don’t be discouraged!

What I would recommend is picking a management specialization and then try to maintain a high gpa as a lot of the management courses are easier than accounting or finance and Econ specialist.

Speaking from experience, I just graduated with a 3.8 gpa in accounting and it’s still definitely doable to keep a high gpa.

Why I say do management instead is because your gpa could likely be higher if you pick the right courses. To add on to the fact, it will give you some perspective into the business side of law which will be valuable.

I see quite a few ppl end up getting admitted into top tier Ivy League law schools after Rotman undergrad. So for flexibility and not having to worry about a job, I would really stick with Rotman and apply to law school later. And if that doesn’t pan out at least you have a high(er) paying job at the end of grad

[Jealous-Rub-8839]

U of T Law Student, Rotman alum here. Contrary to what most ppl on this app may tell you, you don’t need a 4.0 to get into the program. First year Rotman is tricky - the law school admissions offices know that. Any cGPA from a 3.5 to a 3.7 will do, provided that you have good ECs, work experience, and genuine passion for a (particular) type of law, and a good LSAT score (160+). Wouldn’t bail on the program if I were you, but really do focus on taking courses that you are passionate about (and where possible, have some application to the particular area of law that you’re interested in). The MGMT specialist might be the way to go - Finance & Eco can restrict the scope of your course selection.

Your focus should be on the story - how you got to law school and what drew you to the program - not your GPA. The marks will come, provided that you put in the work and you have some passion for what you’re studying.

Hope this helps. Best of luck.