(◕︵◕) don’t do what i did and wait until december to apply. work on your resume and personal statement and maybe even diversity/identity/optional statement in the summer. As soon as applications begin to open in September, read through the instructions and make a list of the optional essays and stuff that each…
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Admitted to Southwestern Law SchoolFirst generation, community college transfer student, long distance commuter (50+ miles). I got sick with a chronic illness during LSAT season and did not have the ability to invest a lot of time into studying because it was hard to manage. Wrote an addendum everywhere - even if I was within the median range - just…
Wrote LSAT Addendum Wrote all why X law school Just applied everywhere Feb LSAT: 150 (What I applied with) April LSAT: 160
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…
After three attempts at the LSAT, my lsat score is a 160. I tried my best, all that I can with this test and am just gonna let fate bring me the results. As long as you tried your best its all good. I went from a 129 diag to a 160 which is 31 points higher. First half of my studying (8 months) was done while in…
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…
If you want to stay local or even in-state, I would only consider applying to out-of-state law schools if you are January LSAT or earlier. Also, apply before you get your score and if you are concerned, put your application on hold so it does not get rejected automatically.
LSAT 163 GPA 3.77 2025–26 cycle
Attending Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
I’m so tired.
LSAT 164 GPA 2.82 2025–26 cycle
Attending Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
never say never
My goal is to graduate with as little debt as possible, ideally none :)
LSAT 161 GPA 3.33 2022–23 cycle
Admitted to University of California (Hastings)
waiting on As WILL cause you anxiety so apply early and broadly, especially if you have similar stats as me. make sure your essays and supplements are 100x proofread. and if possible, use career services at your school. they will help you make your resume look refined. your personal narrative will make a huge…
splitters beware: apply early! i don’t think i ever had a great shot at columbia/nyu/ucla/usc, but i snuck into one of them with a good narrative and a good “why me / why now”. but don’t listen to the people who say 173 is competitive everywhere. it’s not. the earlier you apply, the more you can get away with…
LSAT 159 GPA 4.03 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to Washington University in St. Louis
The LSAT isn’t everything, be authentic with your words
Using a quote from an inspiring movie to sum up my application process: “Reach for the skyy” *Woody *(Toy Story) Majority of schools I applied to were T50. Figured it couldn’t hurt to try- all i need is one. I applied to the T14 schools after I was done with my initial applications because again, why not? Glad I did.
Know beforehand if you can handle work and the LSAT. If you do get a low score but have a terrific GPA & were super involved in your undergrad, apply to your dream schools. Oh, get your personal statement checked 3+ times! You know the saying, shoot your shot ~~
Make sure you have safety schools!!! Scholarships > Rankings
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulations produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. - Romans 5:3-4 This is the way that He has made for you. Trust Him if you know Him.
Give yourself a strict deadline for each aspect of your application… Send out LoR requests by the summer before applying, etc. Don’t be afraid to apply to reach schools. MANIFEST IT. YOU DESERVE TO GO TO LAW SCHOOL & YOU ARE CAPABLE.
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