Initially applied with a 167. Scored a 172 on the January 2021 LSAT and applied with that afterward. DACA recipient. (out-of-state for UC system schools, which made me ineligible for any aid.) FYI I was able to afford my apps because I qualified for the LSAC waiver.
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I think I underestimated how much scores really matter. But if you’re waitlisted, I would just continue following up with the school, go visit, and attend as many admission zooms as possible to show interest. That’s what worked for me. Good luck! This process is a doozie.
Cycle is brutal. Don’t be afraid of taking a safety (with money ONLY). If you only get into your safety, use your stats for leverage with scholarships
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2025–26 cycle
What’s for you is For You! Trust the Universe!
You got this everyone! God will lead us all to where we need to be.
My wisdom is this: I have no wisdom. I am a Mexican-American URM with a unique soft. I’m writing this before I receive any decision, but a horrible cycle would probably be due to me applying at 19 years old. If I had a normal/good cycle, then I guess age doesn’t matter!
Wrote diversity statements, most optional essays. The softest of softs, 1 year of work experience with Americorps/public service and not many other work positions. Fiercely committed to PI work and nothing else. Literally did nothing during college years. T20~ undergrad.
Shoot your shot! -D1 Athlete -Top 20 UG -Applied with a 3.76, increased to 3.79 after fall grades -Softs: several internships; publication in prestigious undergrad law journal; leadership role in several college clubs; semester abroad -wrote why x for every school
You got it girl, You got it. -Drake (No Guidance)
GPA 4.00 2029–30 cycle
i am both a very non-traditional student and a loooonng way away from applying to law schools, but i will be tracking this website a lot over the next couple of years. one day, i’ll come back to this profile and be able to say that i got into my top school choices!
Miss 100% of the shot you don’t take. Can’t get accepted if you don’t apply BUT ask and apply for ap fee waivers - don’t pay to get rejected when you can do it for free.
Use the 509 reports and the LSAC website data for school acceptance rates based on LSAT/GPA. I used LSAT Demon to study. Their scholarship estimator will give you important info about likelihood of scholarships based on your numbers. Apply early in the cycle. Good luck!
Be firm in what you want. If you know where you want practice, go to the school that will best set you up for that. Don’t force it. There’s nothing wrong with trying again next cycle. Especially if you’re in a place rn that is treating you well. Don’t rush a transition.
Take time to study/reapply/get your shit together if need be! I feel a lot more ready to start law school now (2022) than I did when I applied for 2020. I’m looking at better scholarship offers, have more work experience, and more dedication to this path–good luck!!
Ivy League masters degree with much higher GPA than undergrad. Took LSAT once. Five years PT/Intern experience in policy and nonprofit data. Three years work FT experience at international nonprofit. Interested in PI and tax law. LOCI to NYU, Loyola, BK, NU, and FLS
(◕︵◕) Once you send, it’s in the hands of whatever god you pray to, and that should be comforting. Best of luck and know that everything will work out and one decision does not a cycle make! Colors are so fun okay byeeee 🤸🏻♀️
GRE 315 GPA 3.55 2020–21 cycle
Big dreams to effect some change. I applied to more safety schools but I didn’t feel like putting all the info down…all Rs anyways. Hoping Cardozo takes me. The best advice I can give is to get the best test scores you can because NOTHING else really matters.
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