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— Apply much earlier in the cycle than I did. Schools are more likely to take a chance on someone earlier in the cycle. — Update: I am differing my acceptance to UMiami for a year and will attend UMiami as part of the class of 2026. — Another update: not going to law school! Becoming a social worker instead! Kinda…
get good grades please
I think I likely underperformed, but the C&F issues definitely came back to bite me. I think my advice would be you are better off waiting a few years with WE than applying as a KJD, especially when there are negative aspects in you application (Low GPA or C&F). Show growth and maturity rather than say it in you…
Congressional internship helping Afghan repatriation, lobbying firm internship in D.C., leadership position on collegiate sports team, leadership position in student government. Started out as bio major (big mistake, terrible at chem), and tanked GPA. Transitioned to psych and public policy double major w/ minor in…
My work experience is in government affairs analyzing and advocating for or against legislation on behalf of corporate and nonprofit clients. First generation college student. Graduated undergrad in 3 years with a double major and a minor. Worked full time while in college. Wrote optional diversity essays for BU and…
If you really really want to go to a school but are not confident you can get in, book a campus tour and bring in your best self that day so that you can meet in person with someone from the admission team and help them put a face to your application. Don’t wait for others to decide your fate, schedule your own…
si es para ti, nadie te lo quita bet on yourself!
Wish I blanketed T-14 and applied to fewer safeties. Write all optional essays/supplementals early and revise several times. Do your research and show your interest in the schools you like best. Write LOCIs right at 12 weeks regardless of holiday breaks. Negotiate as many scholarships as you can. Thank your…
LGBTQ+, hopefully headed for Boston BL! Personalized PS paragraphs for each school, diversity statement; usually wrote the optional essays but only up to a point. Wrote every scholarship essay Vandy threw at me. Also, truly terrible interviewer with GULC that hadn’t read my resume and didn’t even know if I had…
LSAT. It matters. (Although I killed myself studying, I still wish I had studied even more) Take your time when filling up the applications. Ask for fee waivers (if money is a concern). You would be surprised how many will provide. Apply early (or so I’ve heard - Im not too keen of this advice) Enjoy the Process
Submitted 3 LORs: 2 academic and 1 professional Did not write an optional essay
Shoot your shot and trust your gut :) Write and rewrite your personal statement, and get several sets of eyes on it. Stay off of reddit, it is far more harmful than helpful. Try not to compare your journey to others. “Navigating Law School Admissions” Podcast was a huge help for me. Take care of yourself! Good Luck :)
Holistic applications will get you farther than you think. Write the addemdums. Show the schools who you are, explain scores, why you want to go to law school, and be honest! Tour if possible and always be polite when emailing when admissions. Apply for some reach schools! Good luck and take care, this process is…
LSAT 164 GPA 2.53 2021–22 cycle
Reapplicant after the 2020-2021 cycle. I got rejected everywhere so I studied harder and broke into the 160s. I am a single mom. I decided to go back to school 2 weeks postpartum (don’t recommend) and my grades took a bad toll. Just trying to live like Elle Woods, but my GPA is dragging me down. UCI please…
May your curse in life be that your hard work is constantly mistaken for talent.
Tour the schools in your area and attend virtual information sessions / law conferences to meet the others you are interested in. Schools totally care about this as a measure of differentiating between qualified candidates.
I am laser-focused on working in nonprofit legal aid (hopefully within a community and/or movement lawyering context) in Chicago. This is why I am choosing Kent over my higher-ranked acceptances (full ride, and allows me to stay active in the Chicago community organizing & activist spaces in which I already…
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