Legally-Lacking '24–'25 app cycle Class of 2028 class year

Order of priority (if you decided you wanted to go to law school after graduating from undergrad like me):
GRIND the LSAT. Try and get a 170+ score (honestly, a 173 now). Drill, drill, drill. Start a YEAR in advance (and apply for accommodations well in advance, though it usually comes through pretty quickly). A good score is necessary, but it’s not sufficient!
Start writing your essays concurrently to studying for the LSAT. It is EXTREMELY important to create a cohesive narrative for yourself; this is what will differentiate you! This is also why I think I didn’t get straight-up rejected from Columbia (and I guess UVA, though I showed in-person interest there, which I heard helps?). Get hyper-specific and really discuss what you want to do!
Celebrate all of your wins; getting into any school on your list is an amazing accomplishment!!!