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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 months 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...

1 year ago
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splitter27
GPA: 3.3 • LSAT: 166 Brooklyn Law School

If you’re like me and don’t have numbers that pop off the page, please do everything you can to make the rest of your application as perfect as can be. I was lucky to have a few mentors in the...

4 hours ago
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Tiger369
GPA: 3.98 • LSAT: 173 Columbia University

Uncertainty means it can work out even better than you thought to imagine. Have faith!

2 days ago
scaliaglazer6969
GPA: 4.09 • LSAT: 173 Washington University in St. Louis

Don’t be afraid to do kjd or super-kjd. Take r/lawschooladmissions with a grain of salt lmao

2 days ago
OptimisticPrincipledLemur328
GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 165 University of California—Irvine

Don’t let the recommended experience you lack on your resume completely block you from applying (though please get that experience if it makes sense for you to; it didn’t for my circumstances)....

2 days ago
ImaginativeProceduralLynx645
GPA: 3.5 • LSAT: 166 Brooklyn Law School

soft: paralegal at v10 firm, ivy undergrad, chronic physical disability advice: all u need is one, don’t get caught up in the ranking haze. explore the industry and if u still want to be a lawyer...

3 days ago
BananaSlugOnFire
GPA: 3.99 • LSAT: 168 University of California—Berkeley

Here’s what I learned from my experiences so far in law school admissions. Tips: 1. Prepare your application and apply first to a safety school with the first versions of your application (PS,...

3 days ago
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Ethan80963
GPA: 3.06 • LSAT: 157 University of Illinois—Chicago

Sometimes the obvious choice isn’t the best choice. Be confident in your decision and dreams and let it drive your future!

1 day ago
DelightfulRice
GPA: 4.13 • LSAT: 164 University of Michigan

dreams come true! I was waitlisted by michigan last month (february 2025), and this month I requested a deferral to enroll as a student of next year’s class (see michigan waitlist faq). about...

5 days ago
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