(◕o◕) Definitely email schools you like or schools you know that give out CAS waivers and ask. The worst they can do is say no. Clearly I got a “few” applications this way haha. This process is already so expensive so save money where you can! Only apply to schools you would attend!!
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Admitted to University of MissouriApplied to every school under the sun because I was hunting that sweet $$$$. Take advantage of fee waivers. No special softs, but strong public service resume, solid recommendations, and creative essay topic. Proud to have two T14 A’s in the cycle from hell.
wrote why X’s for schools I am really excited about. My LSAT could have been higher but I chose not to retake to balance my busy grad school responsibilities and mental health. I am going for PI so I am looking for scholarships and PI job placement
今度は今度. 今は今. Next time is next time. Now is now.
apply early, make sure your materials are perfect, and ED if you know where you want to go. Splitters CAN get in!
Be patient and avoid checking your app status every 45 minutes like I did if you value your sanity. It will all work out in the end!
I am a First-generation American and have been working as a paralegal in Big Law since right after graduation. I applied as early as I could in the cycle, which I think helped.
Give yourself a few years to decide if you really want to go to law school. Then, give yourself more than a month to study for the LSAT. I did one of these things.
There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow. That path is for your steps alone. Robert Hunter
Write in your style for your personal statement, show committees what you have to offer and hope to gain, and press apply! Nothing you can do except your best :]
First-gen college student. Didn’t do any optional essays or diversity statements. Will be using the GI Bill for 1L. Invited to interview with UMKC but I declined.
to be a star you must burn
Never be the one to tell yourself no. You’re not rejected until you’re rejected. DO NOT ATTACH YOUR SELF WORTH TO THESE DECISIONS. YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH.
Explore Quimbee for daily classes and Cubby Law for finals prep. They are worth the investment. You won’t regret it
A lot of scholarship, location, and support system factors made Nebraska an easy decision for me and I love my interactions with Dean Moberly.
Apply early. There are plenty of people with my stats that got much better offers because they applied in September and October.
If you get sent to WL for your dream school- fight for your spot- you just might make the mark.
If your GPA is low/ mediocre, a strong LSAT score and post-grad work experience can go a long way!
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