LSAT 171 GPA 3.93 2025–26 cycle
Attending University of California—Los Angeles
Show some vulnerability and personal voice in your essays. Be professional, but don’t be overly stiff.
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LSAT 157 GPA 3.40 2022–23 cycle
Attending (Part-time) Loyola University Chicago
Apply early. If you think you can get a better LSAT score, keep trying. It’ll be worth waiting another cycle (trying to take my own advice here).
There’s no use crying over spilt milk. And there’s no use crying over not spilt milk either. Just try not to cry about milk in general, I reckon.
Apply to Iowa early because they have this fun thing called a scholarship waitlist, barely anyone who applied past December got money this cycle.
Good luck! If you are a reverse splitter really try to have a memorable personal statement! I think taking a bit of a risk there paid off for me.
Scores don’t mean everything. I had a couple internships and was heavily involved in many clubs at my university. Keep working and don’t give up.
Jimbo: “You let me down, man. Now I don’t believe in nothing no more. I’m going to law school!” Homer: “NOOOOOO!”
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” - 26th President of the United States of America
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 :)
my words of wisdom are to know what your goals are as best as you can. it will save you a lot of money and grief. negotiate and know your worth.
Apply early, apply often. I applied late in the cycle and it def screwed me a bit. I might have to apply again next cycle with a new LSAT score.
Making decisions is the hardest part Money off the waitlist is possible Apply to as broad a range of schools as you can afford/expend effort for
Wrote Why X for my top choices, optional essays, and did requested, relevant addenda. Splitter but had some decent softs, there is hope for you!
Quod me nutrit me destruit
Spend less time on LSD Law, more time on your applications, and even more time living life in the meantime.
LSAT 158 GPA 3.58 2026–27 cycle
Admitted to Jacksonville University College of Law
Don’t surround yourself with people who limit what you believe is possible
LongGrotesqueDachshund left no wisdom for posterity… (◕︵◕) Except this: it’s all fucking random. Also being old and wise actually does help.
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