Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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CleverPrincipledRaccoon222

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 160 • University of Kentucky

APPLY EARLY

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ExoticEnormousCougar

GPA: 3.77 • LSAT: 164 • University of Iowa

All it takes is one, never forget that. (◕‿◕)  As I have finally paid my first deposit on April 13, 2026 (Yay!), I wanted to leave a few thoughts here for anyone who might be reading this. I know...

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TalentedReasonableFlamingo676

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 173 • Harvard University

Write a first draft personal statement early (like spring/summer), then really consider why you are applying to each school (beyond the name/hypothetical career prospects). For schools that like...

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AttestedUnyieldingHummingbird

GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 170 • University of Chicago

Craft a compelling narrative that connects your identity and experiences with what you want to accomplish through the law.

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EncouragingTadpole

GPA: 3.91 • LSAT: 167 • George Washington University

Take the money. Apply early. Be intentional prepping for the lsat. Learn how to type faster for exams. Work on your mental health before the first semester.

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lettuceasatype

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 172 • Georgetown University

Final decision came down to BU and NDLS since GULC gave no aid :( Goal was international law, ideally public international law (probably out of reach—womp womp) or alternately private...

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VibrantLawfulEagle999

GPA: 3.88 • LSAT: 173 • Pepperdine University

I got rocked

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UnafraidProvidentFlamingo

GPA: 3.96

Do Whatever It Takes

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bigbuffrugger

GPA: 3.46 • LSAT: 160 • Rutgers University

Never give up!!!!!