Apply wide. Really wide. Embarrassingly wide. Then let the dust settle and make the smartest boring decision available. Prestige is a fine thing until you’re paying for it with money you don’t have chasing outcomes that aren’t guaranteed. The humble path taken confidently beats the prestigious path taken anxiously…
Applicant wisdom
Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.
Apply as early and broadly as you possibly can. If you’re not BigLaw-or-bust, don’t go to the fanciest school that accepts you. Go to any school with adequate career outcomes that you personally like and can most easily afford. If you won’t be satisfied outside the T14, be prepared to R&R no matter your stats.
Get your materials ready ASAP. I got mine ready to apply in the previous cycle, realized I would get no scholarship money so I waited for the next cycle since I had the ability to do so fortunately. With that I definitely feel it has benefitted me in the scholarship department. Also really think about where you…
One of my loved ones reminded me recently how proud they are that I am taking this first step, and I (a random internet stranger) am proud of + admire all of you. Truly, **we worked hard to get here and will do/are doing what we can for applications. Sending good vibes! And I am manifesting that your application…
GPA is low due to a heavily abusive relationship in college that ruined the first 3 years of my undergraduate. The final year was a great bounce back, but obviously only does so much. Some offers are definitely better than others. It seems a lot of schools are not willing to look past the GPA despite writing an…
Suffolk Law - Accelerated J.D. Program (Got status update at like 9:30 AM; E-mail at 4:45 PM). CUNY Law - Received e-mail at 7:00 PM (E-mail and status update at the same time). Hofstra Law - Accepted via status checker at (4:40 PM). Email and scholarship email (they’re two separate emails) two hours later (in spam).
GPA is out of 4.0 scale. I am a history major currently going into my Senior year of University and studying for the August and October LSATs! I hope to post some of my scores and positive vibes as I go! I also plan on taking the GRE, and will post how that affects my acceptance as well.
Use the 509 reports and the LSAC website data for school acceptance rates based on LSAT/GPA. I used LSAT Demon to study. Their scholarship estimator will give you important info about likelihood of scholarships based on your numbers. Apply early in the cycle. Good luck!
I wrote almost every optional statement, a diversity statement detailing how my background has shaped my experience /will influence my future legal perspective, and used GPA+LSAT addenda to balance my app as a splitter and explain a 16 point increase on the LSAT.
A little more info about my application: Took the LSAT once in September 2024, 164- Have a low GPA due to health issues during freshmen/sophomore year and course difficulty Have two internships, three TA positions, and my name on three published science papers
APPLY TO LAW SCHOOL. Don’t let anyone discourage you. Go to the best school that gives you the most money!!!!!!! I will only be including the day sent and when I received a decision date because law schools will take years to get back to you with a decision.
Don’t let past mistakes hold you back.
LSAT 153 GPA 3.43 2024–25 cycle
Admitted to Albany Law School Of Union University
I’m refreshing everyday. If your looking at my page… hi!
MissEsquiretoBe seeking wisdom for austerity… (◕?◕)
Don’t worry about the prestige and the rankings. It matters so much less than you think. Go to the school that fits you.
You’re more than your stats. In the end, your failure or success isn’t made by where you went but by what you did there. So work hard, prepare the best you can and let the chips fall where they may.
LSAT 157 GPA 3.96 2023–24 cycle
Attending (Part-time) Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
Don’t sell yourself short, you can do this. It doesn’t matter how old you are. It doesn’t matter how long it takes for you to get through your journey. Believe in yourself and your abilities.
Make sure to be honest with your character and fitness issues. Focus on how you learned from the event and why it won’t happen again, on top of how you are determined to excel as a result.
Your study break just got better: follow @lawschooldata on Follow @lawschooldata on TikTok & Instagram