PheonixWright '24–'25 app cycle Class of 2028 class year

Don’t take the LSAT until you’re ready, I took it 4 times and would not recommend. 164 -> 169 -> 171 -> 168. I ended up fine though so don’t let it stress you out too much!

I really recommend perfecting your essays; any story can be successful, you just have to convey it the right way. Try to get a wide variety of eyes on your personal statement. I had a few revisions, but each person that helped had a different perspective of how to improve it. My optional essays similarly had a lot of effort put into them and showed different aspects of my background and interests.

I found a lot of value in informational sessions put on by admissions deans as well as the various podcasts such as A2Z, Admissible, and Navigating Law School Admissions. They tell you exactly what they’re looking for, so try to get in their head when making your application. Shoutout to Spivey Consulting for their blog/podcasts, LSAT Lab for their test prep, and Barrier Breakers for their first gen conference and resources.