what are the target schools for MBA? what are the semi-targets?

LawyerDooder — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:32:49 -0400

is there an actual list or are these somewhat amorphous terms?

Wisdom needed: What GMAT would I need for NYU part-time? How about Columbia?

LawyerDooder — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:07:21 -0400

By the time I apply, I'll have about one year work experience at a large firm in NY.

Crappy state undergrad: ~3.75, summa cum laude, bunch of other awards

#20-ish ranked Law School: ~3.65, cum laude, bunch of awards

Do GMAT admissions consider law school GPA or would they only look at undergrad? What GMAT would I need for NYU or Columbia??

Advice for a new lawyer/aspiring i-banker

LawyerDooder — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:34:44 -0400

Here's my background: I went to a top 20 law school (much closer to 20 than 1) and I did really well (just around top 10%). Went to my crappy state school undergrad. I just finished law school a few weeks ago and I will be starting at a fancy shmancy firm in NY this September.

I have a few questions:

What practice area makes the most natural transition from a law firm to i-bank? I'm thinking of changing from litigation to bankruptcy to help facilitate the move...

Does anyone know how hard the transition is? Is it common for people with JDs to go into banking after a few years of law practice?

Is there anything I should do to make it more likely to happen? If it comes down to it, I'm open to getting an MBA but I would really prefer not to...

Any advice highly appreciated.