Jackofalltrades1775 '25–'26 app cycle Class of 2029 class year

It’s never too late to follow your dreams.

I’m older than most students, this was true in undergrad and will be true in law school.

After a long succesful career in the military, I decided to pursue my childhood dream and attend law school. The choice for me was simple, it came down to a matter of if I would regret not having done it. When it is time for me to say goodbye, I want to know that I accomplished all that I set out to do.

Don’t be afraid to start, I started undergrad at 36 and graduated at 38, the same year I applied to schools.

My ultimate goal would be to attend a T-14, that’s asking for a lot, but hey… I already decided to take a leap of faith, what’s one more?

Undergrad was a lot easier for me when I got older. I struggled in HS mostly because I felt like it was a waste of time and easy. I can say the same about undergrad, but I actually focused.

I don’t know if this will ever inspire anyone, but if it does, or you need any advice reach out to me. I’m more than willing to lend a hand however I can. robdymes123@hotmail.com

Semper Fi.

Dec 5th:
Retake the LSAT if you can! This cycle has been brutal for me with waitlist hell. I’m fairly confident that if I had a better LSAT I would have gotten more acceptances.
My issue came down to timing, work, and retirement planning.

Take more time with LSAT prep than you think you will need, I wish I would have started studying earlier than I did for the LSAT. I only studied for 6 months. In that time I improved nearly 20 points from my diagnostic. I was routinely PTing mid 160s. Give yourself at least 12 months, if you don’t need it great! But if you do, it gives you plenty of time.

Jan 6th:
Retake the LSAT, especially if you have strong softs. Softs will get you WL without the numbers.

Keep your head in the game… you got this!!