reapplicant from 2020 - 2021 cycle, top 15 ug
Applicant wisdom
Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.
422 entries
Admitted to University of MichiganYour worth extends far beyond this process, don’t let it drag you under. Wherever you end up going - you’ll make it work. YEEHEE, GOOD JOB APPLICANT, YOU’RE DOING GOOD, KEEP GOING
(1/14): Accepted to top choice of Yale in early January, withdrew majority of other applications, maintaining only schools that I would consider attending with a full scholarship.
The LSAT is a learnable skill!
I left my parting advice on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lawschooladmissions/comments/twizdy/doxxy_cycle_recap_and_random_advice_from_a_0l/ Best of luck to all of you!
Wrote all optional essays. Was a STEM major, and would definitely recommend making sure it’s clear in your app why you are transitioning to law school if you are also STEM!
Personal statement and narrative is SO important. had a near perfect cycle applying to schools where i was below median LSAT for all of them. work experience is important!
Do your very best in undergrad. Once your GPA is finalized, that’s it. Also, take your time studying for the LSAT. Do not take the test until you are absolutely ready.
apply early, broadly, and write all the optional essays! T10 ug, international fellowship after graduating, interest in specific area of law that came up in my essays
Grind hard. Make money. Protect the Law.
Here is my write-up with my thoughts and advice on how to approach applying to law school as a splitter: https://www.reddit.com/r/lawschooladmissions/s/tkQOwsLTRY
A cohesive story matters. A thorough review of my finances, family needs, and tuition assistance options available showed me ED was feasible. Also, chill out.
Chose HBS over YLS. Additionally applied to MBA programs A: Harvard, Wharton, MIT, Columbia, YaleSOM WL/R: StanfordGSB, UChicago, Northwestern, NYU, Cornell
Do not stress for the first two to three months after you submit applications. You cannot tell how things are going to go; don’t bother thinking about them.
South Asian Muslim female. Wrote ‘why Berkeley’ and ‘why Michigan’ essays. To whoever is creeping on this in the future, good luck with your cycle :)
good luck for those of yall coming in!
Took the LSAT twice. First take got 168; Second take got 169. I was accepted to ASU, OU, and WashU with a 168. I was accepted to all others with a 169.
Apply as early as possible. It matters a lot more than any of us might think, especially in these high-volume times. Try to do legally relevant work.
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