I wish I only applied around the area I want to practice in. I’m only considering full tuition. I wasted a lot of time applying to East Coast schools that, in my heart, I’ll never go to. I feel like I couldn’t have had a better outcome even if I had scored higher on the LSAT. I slightly regret even taking it twice;…
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Admitted to Catholic University Of AmericaI applied later in the cycle. Apply as early as possible then spend your time making connections with admissions offices to bump you off the waiting list. It can be helpful if you have more time (since you applied early) to keep that up and make a thoughtful decision. Waiting until later can be stressful b/c you’re…
I saw the most improvement on my LSAT score with LSAT Demon, listening to their podcast and using their LSAT study program. One big motto they have is to “get greedy” with your LSAT score, meaning don’t settle for an “okay” score - you can improve your score, and even one point can mean thousands of dollars in…
Don’t overanalyze the LSAT, and don’t feel like if you started “late” that you don’t have a chance. Stay in touch with schools you like, and tell them you like them. Feel proud of the application you send, and don’t cut any corners. Take full advantage of what they allow you to submit in order to really show them…
Public interest applicant who was strongly considering practicing legal aid/legal services in D.C., but considering other options (unicorn PI, etc.) I went up and down the gamut of school rankings because I didn’t need to go to a highly ranked school to work for legal aid, and was considering really trying to…
I’m glad I wore my heart on my sleeve. I wish I hadn’t panicked and doubted so much. I’m glad I retook the LSAT late in April - it led to my top choice acceptance. I wish I’d known “optional” certainly does not mean “optional”, thank you very much. Advice: be passionate but not obnoxious, and don’t compare yourself…
— Apply much earlier in the cycle than I did. Schools are more likely to take a chance on someone earlier in the cycle. — Update: I am differing my acceptance to UMiami for a year and will attend UMiami as part of the class of 2026. — Another update: not going to law school! Becoming a social worker instead! Kinda…
Shoot your shot and trust your gut :) Write and rewrite your personal statement, and get several sets of eyes on it. Stay off of reddit, it is far more harmful than helpful. Try not to compare your journey to others. “Navigating Law School Admissions” Podcast was a huge help for me. Take care of yourself! Good Luck :)
shoot your shot take a gap year(s) and get experience and raise your score prestige matters but dont do it at the expense of financial sanity believe in yourself get an honest opinion of someone at the school (preferably a 2L or 3L not connected to the admissions outreach process) spellcheck your apps lol
Go where they want you
Expectation is the thief of joy… come into the cycle with an open mind, and you just might be pleasantly surprised. I can tell you, 100%, I felt more comfortable fitting into UMiami’s culture than ND’s (in terms of wealth and pretentiousness). My safety school turned out to be the greatest gift. Go Canes!
Do not do well with standardized tests. Took LSAT three times and got 159, 153, and 162 on the final try. Not the best score but I gave it my all and got a tutor for the final month before my final try. Planning on JAG in the Marine Corps so not stressing too much about the ranking of the school.
GPA is out of 4.0. Wrote an addendum as to why my UGPA (3.77) more accurately reflects my ability and potential. Applied Feb - Mar because I was waiting on Jan LSAT score. Working February - July as a financial analyst and systems designer (6 months) between undergrad and law school.
Reddit is not your friend – it is simply the blind leading the blind. You’ll be fine – make sure you reach out and participate in events with the law schools that you’re most interested in, and you can make a great impression on the admissions folks. Remember, you’re more than your stats!
I did not have a good excuse for my low GPA so I did not write an addendum. You can read all the advice in the world; nothing is going to stop this from being a very stressful process for you. Don’t let that affect your relationships with the people who love you.
Not editing these to preserve the stats, but got a 3.8 GPA 1L fall and transferred to GULC with financial aid. If you don’t get it the first time, try, try again!
If you have stats like mine, please apply earlier than I did.
Just about anyone can get into law school if they put their mind to it. Setting a target LSAT score and sticking to a strict study regimen is what worked for me, even if this seems rather obvious and sounds redundant.
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