And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulations produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. - Romans 5:3-4 This is the way that He has made for you. Trust Him if you know Him.
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thrilled with my outcome and excited for terrier merch. don’t let this stuff take over your life, do read schools’ ABA 509 reports and research red flags to look out for. shoutout to my fellow overwhelmed first-gen students I love you
Sometimes life just turns you upside down and you have to really look at yourself to decide what you want. Even then, you still may not know. Patience may be a virtue, but that doesn’t mean I have any. (waiting to hear back from schools)
My LSAT makes me proud. It isn’t the highest but I was able to accomplish it while completing my undergrad (with honors) and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa—all while raising a toddler by myself. Don’t let statistics define your dreams.
GPA 3.00 2025–26 cycle
Use tuition assistance while you’re enlisted and save the G.I. Bill. You’re smarter than you think you are, all it takes is hard work. Ask questions, take criticism, and always take an opportunity to learn even if it might hurt your ego.
Trust yourself, trust the process, and trust the lord. Everything happens for the best. Don’t let law school admissions define you. You are more than numbers, tell your story, show your motivation and determination… You’ll be just fine
My essays were not great, and I may have applied too late to make it into the top schools! Luckily, I wasn’t set on a T14, wanted to remain in the Richmond area, and am debt averse, so U of R was the perfect option. Good luck, everyone!
I rewrote/workshopped/edited every piece of writing for every school. This took me weeks to do, which is why my application dates range from late September late November, but it was completely worth it. Work the heck out of your essays.
Softs: 4 years of (very unique) full time human rights & justice-based work experience, established community organizer, 1st gen lawyer/raised by a single mom, bi woman. Applied ED to Northwestern, but bumped to RD before acceptance.
I was an R&R after getting shut out by 10+ schools the year prior. Studied hard and boosted by LSAT by 10 points. Still a tough cycle! But it’s possible.
you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take! Take the leap!!
Yes I am a 3x grammy winner, nobel prize winner, olympian (only won a bronze medal tho…) highly encourage applying as soon as possible—plan ahead accordingly. I think my cycle would’ve looked a lot greener had I not applied so late
Wrote Why X and optionals Public interest law White, LGBTQ+, disabled Dean’s list Published writer, interviewed for national and international publications, professional speaker Assoc. Dir. at an advocacy nonprofit Art background
M.A. (GPA 3.9) and work experience in the field in which I plan to practice Rejected by the schools I attended for undergrad and grad school I would like to thank this cycle for the opportunity to write a new series of essays 🙃
Submitted Diversity Statement (childhood/ adolescent adversity) for every school except Iowa and Maryland. Wrote Why X for Berkeley, GMU, UC Irvine. Wrote top-10 list for Georgetown. Completed Alumni interview with Georgetown.
Apply early Ask for LORs months in advance Gap year for WE is smart Only apply to schools you would actually attend and move for. That way, any A is all you need. Don’t compare yourself to other people and diminish your own successes
Wrote a DS + 1 Optional for every school plus an additional Why X for Duke & Emory Except for ASUIn the end I chose Michigan because it was a better fit for me, I enjoyed their ASW and the scholarship made it enough for me to attend 😇
Give yourself a strict deadline for each aspect of your application… Send out LoR requests by the summer before applying, etc. Don’t be afraid to apply to reach schools. MANIFEST IT. YOU DESERVE TO GO TO LAW SCHOOL & YOU ARE CAPABLE.
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