Make your grade point average as high as you can. Take the LSAT at least two times. The LSAT takes work, but you can get better. Get people to proofread your personal statements.
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If you get diagnosed with a life-changing medical condition during undergrad, take time off IMMEDIATELY instead letting a semester of poor health tank your otherwise stellar GPA.
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Start seriously thinking about law school a lot earlier than I did. I got lucky I got into the school I really wanted to go to, but barely missed it because I applied in January.
I wrote every essay I could without being excessive (was offered to write 4, wrote 2-3) and tried not to reuse any content and write things specifically tailored for each school.
Be yourself in your fullness.
All I know is that I know nothing
APPLY! Stop listening to people who say you have no chance at certain schools because of your stats. There’s more to an application than just your gpa and lsat. Shoot your shot!
There are more important things in life than the law school admissions process. Remember to appreciate how far you’ve come and the people who have supported you along the way. 💖
Take an LSAT prep course. They can raise your LSAT by anywhere between 5 and 15 points. That is the difference between going to a school closer to 100 and a school closer to 15.
don’t let chasing an idea of perfection rob you of the ability to enjoy a reality of greatness.
The LSAT is a learnable skill!
A ship with a clear plan and destination, along with a captain and crew, will successfully reach its destination. - Earl Nightingale
Went to a large state school for undergrad. Worked for one year after graduation in government relations. Low-income background and from a very underrepresented area of the US.
I am a First-generation American and have been working as a paralegal in Big Law since right after graduation. I applied as early as I could in the cycle, which I think helped.
Wrote “Why X” for all schools that requested it/sent unsolicited “Why X” to schools where I was above 75th LSAT. Wrote optional essays where applicable. No diversity statement.
Try to visit schools and picture if you could see yourself living there. It’s 3 years of your life, so the choice of school can go beyond just the school itself, it’s life too.
Our generation’s cooked and my cycle was even more cooked but y’all got this. And apply early
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