Apply to as many schools as you can. Seriously. Add more safety schools and use the fee waivers you received even if you’re not sure you’re interested in that school.
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Admitted to University of MinnesotaAsk for fee waivers. The worst case scenario is someone says no. If they ask why you are applying, take the time to think about it. It may save you an application
Bachelor’s in STEM major from a foreign country Currently doing master’s Submitted GRE (V160s, Q160s) along with LSAT A’s and R’s are pretty much expected…
WF has a “non-binding” early decision program, and that’s what I was accepted to with a 45k scholarship. deferred myself to regular decision and was waitlisted
Lean into your narrative in your essays. Really show the passion and the reason for making this first step in a big life decision. Exhibit your best writing.
If you are thinking about delaying your cycle to get a better LSAT-DO IT! it makes a HUGE positive difference, and in the end, time passes quickly.
Don’t stress out too much! Everything about applying to law school takes far longer than it really should, but someday it’s suddenly all over :)
fuck it we ball
LSATDemon taught me everything I needed to now. I would it recommend to anyone preparing for the LSAT and law school admissions generally.
Clock it & gagatrondra
Re-applicant from last cycle. Spent the whole spring and summer studying for the LSAT, took it in August, and improved from 161 to 168.
Canadian other-Asian ORM. Schools seem to like splitters less and less as cycles get more competitive. Grind for that GPA kids.
I applied in the 2021/22 cycle and had some great outcomes, but ultimately ended up deciding to reapply and try again for 2022/23.
LSAT 170 GPA 3.92 2025–26 cycle
Attending University of Minnesota
ALWAYS bet on yourself!
Wrote diversity statement for all schools, why X school essay for most schools, other optional essays for most schools
You are precious and infinitely worthy–no matter what an admissions committee might decide about your application :)
T2 soft: Fulbright ETA Wrote why X at all schools. Applied to PI scholarships at UCLA, UT, BU…denied from all.
Apply early and be prepared to be patient as a reverse splitter. I took the LSAT twice and received the same score.
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