Always show as much interest as possible in wherever you’re applying and write all optional essays, you never know what might catch admission’s eyes
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Apply early!!! Worrying makes applications harder (I know that’s saying a lot). And do NOT look at Reddit.
Spend more time studying for the LSAT than I did and move forward knowing that rejection is protection…be grateful for the schools who accepted you!
LSAT 149 GPA 3.93 2023–24 cycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Don’t apply KJD, kids, and especially don’t apply as an early graduate. Just take a year and get some work experience; don’t put yourself through this twice.
Don’t give up! Even if you feel like your LSAT score is not high enough, law schools look at other things. Struggles you’ve overcome and work achievements are a huge advantage even with a low LSAT score
TFA High school Physics teacher 2 years in Alamo, TX Middle school STEM teacher 1 year in San Antonio, TX Father of 2 Diversity Statement (Chicanx) LSAT addendum (multiple takes 153->158->167)
Very mundane softs (typical extracurriculars/internships), but connected all of my experiences into a coherent story in my PS that showed Why Law Hover over result column for essay/interview details.
Sent a Why X to Penn, UVA, Duke, Georgetown, Michigan Legal internship experience (w/ District Attorney) Massive upwards trend in GPA (started college pre-med, wrote addendum for all schools)
Start the personal statement earlier than you think you need to. It was the thing delaying me from applying earlier, because I wasn’t sure what to write about, or I wasn’t happy with what I had written.
Don’t overthink. Trust the process and do your best. Refuse massive debt! I recommend getting a tutor for the LSAT. I used Powerscore and it helped me go from 162 –> 170 after months of hitting a wall
LSAT 175 GPA 3.92 2026–27 cycle
you can’t always outmog the stats
Apply to Duke early (before mid-November). Do every optional essay. Be friendly and personable whenever you interact with admissions staff. Always send a thank you email after every interview.
1.)Grad GPA was 3.72. 2.) 8 years WE (non-traditional) in education 3.) C and F issue. someone called campus police for noise issue freshmen year of college. Social probation for 1 academic year.
HYSP Undergrad in STEM Wrote a GPA addendum explaining rocky freshman year but upward trajectory; other extra essays - Why Berkeley, Why Michigan, advice to younger self for GULC HTE from NYU on 1/28
In the end, everything will work out for you.
apply earlier for peace of mind
Don’t pay for law school! Apply to a wide variety of schools and take the offer that maximizes job outcomes and minimizes debt. Good luck!
Tail of the lion or head of the dog?
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