Hate ads? Verify for LSD+ → Learn More

Follow @lawschooldata on TikTok & Instagram

Applicant wisdom

Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.

LSAT 170 GPA 4.04 2024–25 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Write the optional essays for every school you’re serious about, that is non-negotiable if you want the best odds. Also try and apply september/october, I still feel like that does make a difference at most schools. Did not think t6 was a possibility when the cycle first began due to my LSAT being lower than their…

LSAT 166 GPA 3.73 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…next person. :) Finally, my biggest piece of advice is to negotiate aid! Michigan says they won’t, but they totally did. Also apply to outside scholarships! Another benefit to applying to early is I was just twiddling my thumbs from Nov-April, nothing to do but wait. Some hobbies I suggest: pick a random NFL team to…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.80 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

…was about 50k after interest and they refused to negotiate. Twice. Many people are cavalier about the debt and may call me crazy for picking GULC, but an extra 50k that could pay the entirety of a family member’s in-state education. As someone who is the first person in their family to attend college, that meant a…