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

Essays matter! Read examples and craft your narrative. Think about your “why” and zero into personal experiences that reflects your “why.” One tip: after you write a draft, always ask yourself: could someone else have written this essay? is it personal enough that it is unique to you and your story?- if the answer is NO, then it’s time to dig deeper, add more detail and spice.
Limit your time on Reddit!- There are nuggets of good advice here and there and people often share helpful resources. Reading the AMAs are nice, especially as a first-gen lawyer (not first-gen student, but LAW student). BUT, if you do use it, don’t overdo it - there’s more productive ways to spend your time.
Listen to the A2Z podcast by Dean Z (Michigan) and the Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam and Kristi (Deans from Yale and Harvard). - Each school has different admissions policies, but a lot of the information from these podcasts are generalizable. Of course, double check every school’s website.

TDLR; write, write, and rewrite. Don’t overdo r/lawschooladmissions. Do listen to informational podcasts and do your homework on schools.