I've been watching this thread for a while and it is my first post. I need some advice:

My LSAT practice scores are coming in around 159 -161 which will not get me into a top law school. However, my MCAT score is solid and I can get into a top tier business MBA. I'm not sure which route to go, ultimately i need to make a lot of money, so what do you think i should do? Law school at a 2nd tier LS or MBA at NYU in business.

Which law schools can you get into?

What do you want to do with an MBA?

A degree from a decent law school is probably just as valuable as an MBA from a top grad program.

The difference is that your law degree gives you a license to practice law and to transact business at the same time whereas the MBA is just an advanced business degree without the law license.

Have you considered doing a Joint JD/MBA?

These are my thoughts: I would NOT go straight from undergrad to grad school for an MBA. Its my opinion that you simply won't get as much out of the MBA program. You won't really bring anything to classroom discussions or be able to relate to the casework, lessons learned, etc. which is what makes an MBA program beneficial. Additionally, you likely won't be paid on par with others in your program because you won't have any work experience. It may get you into a company faster, but you won't be paid what the traditional MBA (say 5 years experience) is, and frankly, you shouldn't be.

Professional MBA programs are becoming the norm as they are the real money makers for the universities. MBA program takes 2 years whereas a JD program takes 3 yrs.

I agree with Miami LS that a joint JD/MBA should be considered.

I'd like to get into investment banking or private equity. So, an MBA seems appropriate. I can get into Duke MBA, but my LSAT score is so weak the best i could do is get into a Jersey LS.

I could do a joint JD/MBA, but th eMBA would be done at the law school which is not top-tier.

I will sit for the June LSAT and see if I can pull out a hail Mary.

Thanks for the post, I appreciate the advice.

Have you thought about a career as a CMA or CPA?