Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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SecondZestyEagle

GPA: 3.83 • LSAT: 176 • New York University

Went into this cycle fully expecting to reapply next year. Chose a short list of schools that a) have strong programming in my somewhat niche public defense subfield and/or b) are relatively...

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BenitoBaby16

GPA: 3.75 • LSAT: 163 • University of Denver

First generation law student!

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PurringIntelligentTiger

GPA: 3.59 • LSAT: 166 • Wake Forest University

Care about your grades! Especially in those classes that don’t really apply to your degree/you don’t really find excitement in. Any little boost you can give to your GPA will be crucial,...

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Caringdarkmouse

GPA: 3.15 • LSAT: 160

I’m applying to all of my dream schools even if I’m outside the medians completely. I don’t necessarily think I’ll get in, but I hope someone sees something worthwhile in me and gives me a...

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SelectiveMountian

GPA: 2.69 • LSAT: 153 • University of Baltimore

My wife became sick so I had to drop out after my university withdrawl date to take care of her, and I was rejected a medical hardship form. This tanked my GPA. I’m grateful I managed to find a...

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StatuesqueCloudyFish

GPA: 3.59 • LSAT: 148 • University of North Texas at Dallas

Hire a tutor for the LSAT and don’t underestimate volunteer experience.

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ZenGiraffe

GPA: 3.91 • LSAT: 176 • Harvard University

Ivy+ undergraduate degree, one year Master’s degree (‘23-‘24 year) from prestigious school in legal-adjacent field. On the strong side of T4 in terms of softs. Reapplicant to 7/14 schools. Took...

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PremiumWhimsicalBison

GPA: 3.44 • LSAT: 167 • University of California (Hastings)

Whatever is meant for us will be.

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RedHeadCoEd

GPA: 3.76 • LSAT: 156 • Stetson University

Don’t procrastinate about studying for the LSAT. Allow yourself at least a couple of months to study, and get it out of the way as soon as you can so you have time to retake if necessary. If I...