LSAT 171 GPA 3.97 2022–23 cycle

…don’t take it personally. It’s far easier to answer an interview question or write an essay if you actually believe what you’re saying. If you can’t muster any sincerity, take that as a sign to carefully consider your course of action. Be consistently polite and friendly when communicating with adcoms. This goes…

prelawstruggle77

LSAT 165 GPA 4.20 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…optional Did NW Kira UCLA Pragmatic Contribution Why USC Interviews: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/law-school-interviews/ - this website was a godsend!!! wasn’t always accurate but really helped get a good idea of what to expect I made sure to have Why Law & Why (x school) down, as well as focused on…

LetsGoToBat

LSAT 176 GPA 4.03 2024–25 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…essay. Proudest of my SLS essays. They were damn good. Interviews: Berkeley Kira: Felt good. GULC: Group interview. Felt good. Texas Kira: Felt awkward. Cornell Kira: Felt awkward. Northwestern Kira: Felt good. HLS: Felt pretty good, but didn’t feel like I drove my points home clearly. Columbia: Felt good. My…

cryptanon

LSAT 179 GPA 3.50 2018–19 cycle

Attending Harvard University

PS included very strong reasons to stay in Boston. HLS interview went smoothly, neither great nor terrible. No “why X”, optional essays, or diversity statements. I’m having lots of fun with this text editor.

TopTutor

GPA 3.90 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

Contact me for help with your applications! I have experience helping applicants with personal statements, optional statements, interview prep, and more.

ShyCarefulPlatypus

LSAT 173 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…and was the main topic of conversation in every single interview. Try to avoid falling into the wave prediction rabbit hole. It’s just going to make you anxious. You’ll get your decision when the school is ready to give it. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable. You can open up while not trauma dumping.

StudiousSiren

LSAT 176 GPA 3.97 2022–23 cycle

Attending Yale University

…PS serving as public service essay, rejected for RTK w/o interview UVA - “why x” addendum, resiliency essay, did not send LOCI Duke - “why x” addendum, DA, applied for JD/LLM Northwestern - included “why x” in PS, DA, did not KIRA Georgetown - included “why x” in PS, DA

MistyWanderingCaterpillar

LSAT 175 GPA 3.88 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…commitment and an obvious why law, but my essays and interview had to more specifically address the “why now?” I encourage everyone to get AT LEAST 2 years of work experience. All of the attorneys I work with, including the few that went straight through, encourage this. You will be so much more professional, have…

StarvingVoid

LSAT 175 GPA 3.78 2021–22 cycle

Attending New York University

…your apps, stay off LSD and Reddit until you get interview invites. You won’t get this time back.

TheBookThief

LSAT 174 GPA 3.90 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…the Law School Transparency “Iamthelaw” podcast where they interview attorneys in different fields, and the book 24 lawyers in 24 hours where 24 lawyers describe a day in their life. Also, linkedin stalk, indeed search, government and PI website searches, read job descriptions, reach out to / cold email attorneys…

NormalScrutiny

LSAT 180 GPA 3.85 2020–21 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…from RTK and waitlisted at Penn and Michigan, so ¯(ツ)/¯ Interviews: Northwestern (Kira), Georgetown (group), Harvard, and UChicago.

PusheenTheLawyer

LSAT 173 GPA 4.09 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

…time. Softs really can move the needle. On that note, my interviews were far from ideal and I did notice typos on my apps afterwards, but it worked out. It’s really important to come off authentic and personable to admissions

chinkennunget

LSAT 175 GPA 3.97 2020–21 cycle

Attending Harvard University

2020-21 was a hell year for applicants. Didn’t write optional UVA essays but didn’t really care, so WL wasn’t surprising. Was nervous for Chicago interview and probably didn’t convey enough enthusiasm, unlike my HLS one, ergo those decisions. Wasn’t willing to give YLS the hard yes, so I get why they pulled me off…

TheCheddarBoy

LSAT 179 GPA 3.50 2021–22 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…It also really helps you formulate a “Why X” essay/interview answer Don’t sacrifice your application quality in the name of applying early. I waited until December for several of my apps to be perfect, and I am grateful I waited in the end. Negotiatie, negotiate, negotiate! I used different offers/asks and…

RottenGrubbyPheasant

LSAT 169 GPA 3.96 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

The best decision I made was choosing to work for a few years between undergrad and applying for law school. My softs, my writing skills, my interview skills, and my perspective all changed for the better because I had gained real world, professional experience.

jb2028

LSAT 176 GPA 3.82 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…or softs, my extracurriculars were pretty standard, my interview skills are subpar. I suspect what helped my app was a combination of: Good writing Exceptionally supportive recommenders Work experience relevant to my legal interests - not conventionally prestigious, but unusual enough to be interesting A lot of luck…

LaterAlligator

LSAT 172 GPA 4.00 2022–23 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…compelling story. Do the optional essays. Be personable in interviews and always convince them that you want to go to their school.

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