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Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.
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GPA 3.28 2023–24 cycle
My thoughts and feelings have changed. My goal is PSU Law at University Park; I am still waiting to hear what the reunification of the Penn State Law schools will mean.
if you’re trying to get into a school, make your presence known there. Email your interest, interview, follow up. Your personality and passion could be what get you in.
SEVERELY better cycle compared to 2022-2023 for me (◕_◕). I did not retake the LSAT, just strengthened my application parts and applied in November instead of February.
Focus on your LSAT, it’s the only reason I could afford to go to law school. Do your research on different schools and don’t spend too much time on here. You can do it!
Leave yourself enough time to retake the LSAT, do research before it’s time to send off applications, and don’t drop out of undergrad bc it really hurts your GPA later.
LSAT 163 GPA 3.85 2024–25 cycle
Attending University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign
Start studying for the LSAT early!! Do not compromise yourself by applying with a low score. I firmly believe with enough dedication everyone can test into the 160’s.
Splitter who bombed their undergrad GPA. Computer Science Major might’ve helped me but if there’s one thing I’ve learned. It is that the LSAT was my saving grace (◕︵◕)
Three LSAT takes 159->163->171. Reapplicant from last cycle, when I applied with 3.86/163. Full 2021 cycle details: https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/AlcoholicCockroach
Moral of the story is shoot your shot. I am super KJD (graduated at 19) and I’m not sure if that had any affect on my decisions. I don’t think it did so ¯(ツ)/¯
LSAT 159 GPA 3.45 2026–27 cycle
When everything gets tough, and you want to quit. Remember your why. Why are you here? Why did you choose this path? Remember your why, and push through until you win!
Don’t get caught up in how other people are studying for the LSAT! Stay focused on yourself and your own progress - trust the process!
You do actually miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Apply anyway, and apply EARLY!
LSAT 170 GPA 3.86 2025–26 cycle
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1, NIV)
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.
uchicago ur3 1/12, ur4 1/18 nyu hold 1/21 usc “may” sentence gone 1/28, “may” sentence came back 2/7 harvard ghost update 2/5 (probably meant nothing)
Wrote Optional essays wherever possible. STEM major from a mediocre state school, but I spent a ton of time on perfecting the written materials in my application.
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
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