Hate ads? Verify for LSD+ → Learn More

Applicant Wisdom & Insights

Learn from the experiences and advice of successful law school applicants

Sort by:
HardHittingTraderDog
GPA: 3.92 • LSAT: 179 New York University

Apply earlier than I did - my apps did not go out until end of January into 2nd week of February. This is too late and disadvantages you against equally or better qualified applicants. It also...

6 months ago
2.4k
Read more
lawqueen629
GPA: 3.11 • LSAT: 169 Georgetown University

Follow me; I’ll have some wisdom once I see how this cycle turns out lol. Atp, it’ll just be the blind leading the blind. UPDATE As the 2023-24 cycle is nearing its end, I am now wise enough...

4 months ago
1.5k
Read more
GoodGratisFellow
GPA: 3.91 • LSAT: 167 Duke University

GoodGratisFellow says… Ecstatic with how this process ultimately turned out! I think applying earlier (literally any month before January) would’ve likely helped, but I believe this is primarily...

11 months ago
2.3k
Read more
ForTheLoveOfGyoza
GPA: 2.6 • LSAT: 161 Loyola University—New Orleans

Don’t apply in late February like I did. I waited for Feb LSAT and its definitely cost me.

6 months ago
2.4k
Read more
CleverDisagreeableHydra
GPA: 2.63 • LSAT: 167 University of Miami

Splitter Advice Apply to less schools- : if you’re hesitant about living somewhere, it might not be the right fit. Tell your story, focus on the highs- : if you spend a paragraph in an addendum...

3 days ago
3.0k
Read more
badhorrormovie
GPA: 3.75 • LSAT: 163

i’m an r&r. 163 with only a month of studying yayyyyy!!!!! now i’m actually studying (help)!!!!!!!!!!! don’t turn in applications late. do regular/early decision. i’m planning to take the august...

11 months ago
2.1k
Read more
fixationvineyard
GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 164 Chapman University

I wish I only applied around the area I want to practice in. I’m only considering full tuition. I wasted a lot of time applying to East Coast schools that, in my heart, I’ll never go to. I feel...

11 months ago
4.0k
Read more
BillboardLawyer
GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 172 University of Minnesota

“we’d like to offer you a spot on our waitlist”

11 months ago
917
Read more
Werewolfram
GPA: 3.87 • LSAT: 167 Arizona State University

Scrutinize those you support at least as much as you scrutinize those you oppose.

7 months ago
2.1k
Read more