u/WordyGorl on r/LawSchoolAdmissions if you want to chat about my cycle :) PI goals & hoping to clerk, which is why I am attending Duke!
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Admitted to Duke UniversityHave fun, proofread essays, and space applications out to avoid burnout especially if your applying in October and November. Best of luck!
Do what’s best for you. Write Why X for schools that you are actually interested in. Write a diversity statement if you have something to say!
Have a cohesive application that tells the story of you. Only check this site once a day or you’ll go crazy. Stay off r/lawschooladmissions.
Took LSAT 3 times: 169 -> 170 -> 180 Undergraduate and Masters degree in economics KJD Attended T50 undergrad on full-tuition scholarship
Apply early if you can! I think I owe my acceptances to the fact that I applied in September before the giant wave of winter applicants.
Please please please work hard to push out a cohesive narrative, write the supplements if possible, and leave this stupid website.
take care of yourself when applying or you will lose (or gain) 20 pounds
Wrote no Why X essays. Only did Georgetowns Top 10 (did fav books) Did not fill out any financial aid after getting Harvard A
Crazy cycle and overall super happy with my results. I’ll prob come back here to talk about advice but for now… GO BRUINS!
KJD (putting in full-time employment during college removes KJD from LSD’s algorithm) Shoot above what you think you can make!
Don’t give up hope if your cycle doesn’t start out perfectly - mine didn’t end until May. LOCI really can make a difference!
I mean the 2021 cycle was super jank but for reference my softs/WE/personal statement were all PI/ environmental focused.
Wrote Why X for all schools. GRE only - highly advise not to apply to WashU. They are not friendly to GRE applicants.
Wrote optional essays for Duke, UMich, Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, and Cornell, including Why X and diversity statement.
LGBTQ, first-gen college student, TFA+1 extra year at placement school -> connected to legal interests (focus of PS)
You can do it!! Think about what your story is, and then don’t be afraid to revise and delete and start all over :)
Get off this website and touch grass. Did not write Why X or optional essays for any school and really wish I had!
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