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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...

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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...

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lawbitchwtastehopeful007
GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 162 University of Memphis

Talk to people you know already in the field, especially if they are still in law school or just finishing up (this is if you want their opinion on what law school is like NOW, their app process,...

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skatinglawyer1122
GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 162 Indiana University - Indianapolis

applied earliest possible, did all optional essays for each school, took the LSAT three times with score improvements after each time. I also updated schools frequently with updates/changes to my...

3 hours ago
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LawSchoolVol
GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 162 University of Tennessee

It is really easy to blackpill and think negatively, especially with stuff you see online. Don’t let those thoughts win; it only hurts you! Keep your head up, you got this!

8 hours ago
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saintcamp
GPA: 3.43 • LSAT: 177 Boston College

imm the black elle woods!!

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EdgyOstrich
GPA: 3.1 • LSAT: 166 University of Tennessee

In case anyone finds my profile and wants to use it as a reference point for evaluating your chances at UTK, here is the relevant info for how I got accepted with a GPA so far below their median:...

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ThundrScoob4991
GPA: 3.64 • LSAT: 158 University of Dayton

If you are in high school taking college credit classes - please try hard or else it will tank your LSAC GPA when you decide you want to be a lawyer

1 day ago

I object!... to how much coffee I need to function during finals.

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