mr_merriweather

Is a 3.0 undergrad GPA (from a top 10 liberal arts college) completely fatal for admissions to a top sociology program? I graduated in the top quarter of my class from a top 5 law school. I've published two law review articles, both of which relate to the research agenda I hope to pursue as a PhD student. My undergraduate thesis was based on ethnographic research, and I have a job that puts me in touch with the organizations/people relevant to my research (vague I know but I'm trying to keep anonymity). I scored above 95th percentile on both the LSAT and SAT, so I'll probably do well on the GRE. My recommendations will be great, but would come from law school profs without sociology degrees. My goal is to enter legal academia, but I'd also be happy with a job in a sociology department. I might have a shot at a law school job right now, but I'd really like to have the more rigorous methodological training that a PhD provides. I did take some graduate level sociology courses in law school and did well--I'm guessing I should probably get in touch with those profs and see what they think? But before I do, I want to make sure this isn't a crazy ambition. As much as I resent having my poor decisions as a 20 year old still matter at this point, I know it could be a concern for admissions committees.