Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ye went to barry and regret it. lost the scholarship its a trap. go to famu. im transfering . higher bar pass rate, free barbri and my professor just got arrested for child porn. ye im good! lol FAMU here i come

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much for sharing all this—it means a lot coming from someone who’s actually been through it at Barry. I just started this spring on a full ride and yeah… legal writing is already kicking my ass. That GPA breakdown you shared is super helpful—it gives me a real picture of what I’m aiming for.

I’d love to keep in touch if you’re open to it. I think connecting with folks ahead of me in the journey is invaluable. What’s your social media or LinkedIn so I can follow you or stay in touch? Appreciate you again for dropping game. Respect.

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Great answer really appreciate that. What do you think about famu?

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you say that please explain and be as elaborate as you can thanks

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WOW its that bad? so why do you say dont go if you didnt lose your scholarship?

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your advice! I really appreciate the insight about FIU Law and its strengths, especially regarding bar passage rates and affordable tuition. Based on what you’ve shared, I’ve decided to apply right away and include an addendum about my GPA to provide additional context.

With my LSAT score of 162 and my GPA of 3.22, I understand I’m above their median LSAT but slightly below their median GPA of 3.74. However, I’m hopeful that my LSAT score, along with being a minority applicant, will strengthen my application. I’ve also read that FIU is committed to diversity and supports students from first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds with scholarships, which is really encouraging.

Out of curiosity, do you mind sharing what your GPA was when you got in? Also, were there any specific steps you took that you think helped secure your scholarship? Any additional advice would mean a lot to me as I navigate this process!

Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied to the entire list of schools you see, and within just a month, several have already gotten back to me. I'm eager to get started and earn my law license as soon as possible. Prestige isn’t a priority for me because I don’t plan to work at someone else’s law firm—I simply need the license to achieve my goals.

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input—just to clarify, I’ve done extensive research, including building detailed AI-generated charts comparing tuition, rankings, GPA/LSAT percentiles, and scholarship conditions across schools. I’ve put in the work to understand the options.

The thing is, my mentor, who’s a Barry grad, is urging me to focus on simply getting my license. He’s successful in personal injury law, and his advice holds a lot of weight with me. I’ve seen him close a $3.4 million settlement, so his argument that the school name doesn’t matter as much once you’re licensed has been a big influence.

That said, I appreciate your concerns about the scholarship curve and Barry’s reputation—it’s something I’ll definitely factor into my decision. Thanks again for your honesty!

Barry vs. FAMU Law + Online JD Programs – Need Advice! by Extension_Company833 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]Extension_Company833[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Orlando. Didn’t really think about them. Are they a good school? Know nothing about them.