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Learn from the experiences and advice of successful law school applicants

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ThinkerSailorFighterSpy
GPA: 3.7 • LSAT: 176 Stanford University
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I hope these comments do not express hubris—this is my best attempt at an objective assessment based upon what I consider to be a very strong application. I have multiple ~T2 softs and sharpened...

2 weeks ago
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CoastGuardVeteran
GPA: 3.0 • LSAT: 171 Cornell University
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What follows is a comprehensive explanation of my application path to law school. I originally created this document as a PDF for a group of incredible mentees. Time will be your greatest asset...

10 months ago
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blergghhhh
GPA: 3.55 • LSAT: 173

Application Diary April- Took LSAT, got 173 May- Picked out schools, finished my PS, resume, DS, and some Why X’s (all relatively strong drafts). Requested 1 LOR so far (my prof), waiting for the...

14 hours ago
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HorseCrazyTraveler
GPA: 4.06 • LSAT: 159 Emory University

UPDATE 6/16/2026: Wow, that was crazy and kind of awful! I am so thankful the law school application process has ended, especially since it ended with good news. After being devastated upon...

17 hours ago
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SaulGoodman1219
GPA: 3.57 • LSAT: 167 University of North Carolina

Trust the process and always be networking

22 hours ago
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CongruentProvidentSable
GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 169

Go to half price books and get a book on a topic you’re interested in. Being comfortable reading and comprehending arguments will give you a head start. And don’t pick up self help bullshit like...

1 day ago
B-I-N-G-O
GPA: 3.87 • LSAT: 168 University of California—Los Angeles

Welcome to BINGO’s comprehensive and far too detailed guide to the law school application cycle. 1.) Get off of reddit. Its full of overly competitive people. It brings out the absolute worst in...

5 days ago
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AshleyRoos
GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 169 Cornell University

Be humble. Be consistent. Keep advocating for yourself while remaining grateful for every opportunity. The waitlist process tested my patience, but persistence ultimately paid off. To all my...

5 days ago
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