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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...

1 month 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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BalancedEquitableFox177

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 154 • Saint Louis University

I AM GOING TO BE A LAWYER!

20 hours ago

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ErinL

GPA: 3.77 • LSAT: 171 • George Washington University

Apply broadly, even to schools you don’t think you would attend if admitted. An extra $250 in application fees leading to an additional acceptance has the potential to yield thousands of dollars...

1 day ago

PinkNeonLava

GPA: 3.44 • LSAT: 159 • University of California—Davis

Be patient and keep the faith 💜

1 day ago

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UnhurriedDoggedPigeon

GPA: 3.36 • LSAT: 167

Don’t stress too much

2 days ago

runningtowhat

I wish I had known that I was pursuing law school

3 days ago

AuroraEagle

GPA: 3.53 • LSAT: 169 • Washington and Lee University

Unless it’s a Top 14 law school (and even then, reconsider), don’t pay full tuition/sticker price for law school under any circumstance Avoid private loans If you have a low GPA, full-time work...

4 days ago

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AppellantVivaciousDove

GPA: 3.63 • LSAT: 165

all it takes is one!

4 days ago

JustifiableUnfrightenedBear

GPA: 3.32 • LSAT: 168

I’m far from an authority on law school admissions, but just dropping thoughts based on personal insights and those gleaned from browsing online. If you have the fortune to begin/still be in UG:...

4 days ago

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bimbo69

GPA: 3.82 • LSAT: 166 • University of Chicago

Just graduated from NYU law a few months ago. NEVER COUNT YOURSELF OUT

5 days ago

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