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Having an abysmal undergrad GPA is not ideal but isn’t the end of the world. Getting at least a 160 on the LSAT opens a ton of doors. In hindsight I waited way too long between undergrad and law school due to my undergrad performance. Ideally, a 3 year separation between end of college and start of law school…
GO TO THE RECRUITMENT EVENTS AND BE YOURSELF :)
LSAT 157 GPA 3.06 2025–26 cycle
apply early! don’t wait!
The world needs less lawyers.
Be okay with changing your plans - before COVID, I wanted to go into big-law and get a 170+ on the LSAT. I got a job at a big law-firm and realized - I kinda hate this. It’s okay to be flexible and admit maybe it isn’t for you. Keep in mind that this decision controls the rest of your life - avoid debt, do what you…
Wrote why X paragraphs in my personal statement. Dual enrollment lowered my LSAC GPA by 0.26. Softs are 1) extremely competitive extracurricular team, 2) very low-income upbringing affected by things relate to a very clear rationale for why law, and 3) prestigious undergrad fellowship. White and Hispanic, so kinda…
I know there is not a lot of info on super low GPA high LSAT splitters so I am going to document my journey here. Background Info: I took the LSAT once in June of 2024 and scored a 164- I also have a Paralegal Certificate that I obtained after undergrad and got a 3.66. Currently a legal secretary for the state for 2…
If you have a C&F issue related to your undergrad’s academic code, certain schools will require a letter from a dean, and won’t process your application as complete until they have received this letter. Plan ahead!
Start visiting schools earlier if you can afford it!
2022–23 cycle
I am retaking and reapplying. I tried to do too much between college sports, class, lsat, and various other activities. I landed a full time job with my major and I am excited to get some WE and work on getting my LSAT up for the 2023-2024 cycle. Last cycle results:…
LSAT 144 GPA 3.31 2023–24 cycle
I am the first in my family to even attempt law school. I have a bachelors in Government, Law and National Security - I have worked for a law firm for many years - I am an adult, I took almost 5 years off from school after undergrad, I have a husband, a house and bills to pay - Is law school worth it? I guess we…
Wrote Why X/ Optional Essays for all schools BC and higher on my list except NYU (added a personalized paragraph to my PS instead) and ASU Fee waivers: some through LSAC, some solicited by asking to alleviate the financial burden of applying , some solicited based on merit once I emailed the school my fellowship…
“A watched pot never boils” – Advice I did not take
-Shoot your Shot. The worst thing schools can say is no. -Take advantage of fee waivers. If they waived you there’s a good chance they want you at their school -Make your personal statement personal. Talk about your life, your favorite music, art, game but make sure you can tie it back to the school you want to…
Many takes on the LSAT - do not let that discourage you. Really wanted to be in NYC, did not want to take any chances given the competitiveness of this past cycle so I decided to apply ED. EDIT: Do not apply ED, shoot your shot, I regret it. I feel like I could’ve gotten into HLS or gotten a large scholarship at…
Apply as early as possible and shoot your shot! You never know what might happen!
having a bad time in undergrad does not mean you can’t go to law school. i think what helped me was balancing out the GPA with the LSAT score, a long line of relevant work experience, clear reasoning as to why law school wouldn’t be a repeat of undergrad, and having a compelling “why law.” it just takes one! shoot…
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