LSAT 152 GPA 3.90 2026–27 cycle
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. The worst being a no. The best is an opportunity to apply elsewhere.
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Advice for 16high LSAT applicants shooting for a T-14: Apply to as many schools as you would actually consider going to. It’s going to be a gamble so increase your chances by having many options! All it takes is one A :)
The best experience, job, or extracurricular is one that involves helping others. The common mantra is “Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm,” but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t carry an extra blanket to offer.
Non-traditional (read: older) candidate, current academic in a STEM field. Double STEM major 15+ years ago. STEM Ph.D. with 10+ years in research labs. Geographically bound to Triangle area of NC. Duke UR3: 3/1/2021
literally, like, don’t check your statuses every day. it’ll just make you upset. not to sound like a sorority recruitment chair, but just be your most authentic self in apps. the schools meant for you will accept you.
Don’t forget the personal aspect of admissions. Talk to them on the phone or via zoom and establish a connection and let them see you as a person and not just an application. Don’t be afraid to showcase your personality.
GPA 3.96 2027–28 cycle
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MissEsquiretoBe seeking wisdom for austerity… (◕?◕)
Be courageous and apply to that school you think is out of your reach. I did and it worked out! Also, triple check your personal statement and include a program that you like at the school in your personal statement too.
Wrote every optional essay to all of these applications. I didn’t keep exact track of the dates, so any of the applications where the date complete is the exact same day as the date received was just an approximation.
LSAT 165 GPA 3.76 2026–27 cycle
“Ring the bells that can still ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” -Leonard Cohen
Everything seems impossible until it is done.
Sometimes the obvious choice isn’t the best choice. Be confident in your decision and dreams and let it drive your future!
i have no idea i’ll let you know when i have decisions
Good luck don’t suck ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ♡ Work hard! I don’t really study at all beyond preparing for tests. My scores show it but because I have a more difficult major and research experience I think it gave me a bit of an edge.
It is NOT just a numbers game! Do not only listen to the 0Ls on r/lawschooladmissions! Craft a compelling story about your interests / why law and get great recommendation letters and you can outperform your numbers.
I’m adding my data point back to give a little hope to sub3 applicants. I believe in all of you 💪 Note: I also applied to 18 other schools during the 2022-2023 cycle but withdrew those apps before receiving a decision.
Technically not KJD because I spent a year to get a Masters in between graduation from undergrad in ’21 and law school in ’22 but never worked full time. duke ur3 on 1/6/22 chicago ur3/4 on 1/18/22 & ur4/5 on 1/19/22
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