I don’t have a whole lot to say except apply early and know most schools probably won’t give you a decision in the scheduled time they tell you. Waitlists aren’t the end of the world either!
Applicant wisdom
Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.
41 entries
Admitted to University of DaytonHad awful GPA in teens/20s. Took a decade off from school. Came back with a bunch of work experience and ran off a 4.0 to end my college career despite maintaining a full time job with kids.
LSAT 159 GPA 3.88 2022–23 cycle
Admitted to University of Missouri—Kansas City
Visit the schools you are applying to. Get a feel for the admissions department and faculty. Work hard on your personal statement and ensure it shows a bit of your personality. :)
remote/hybrid/weekend applicant. submitted optional diversity statements for every school. @loyola chicago i am so mad at u for being so gd slow i couldn’t get more money from SHU
Scores don’t mean everything. I had a couple internships and was heavily involved in many clubs at my university. Keep working and don’t give up.
Matthew 7:7-11 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you”
Take the test five times, get the best score you’re capable of, and apply broadly. Don’t limit yourself to a “local” school.
Apply early! ABA 509 data is more reliable than LSD’s. And maybe don’t panic apply to other schools after sending an ED app…
Shoot ur shot and don’t be afraid to tell ur story. Whatever is meant to be will be.
you are worth so much more than your stats <3 numbers will NOT tell you if you can achieve your dreams
gre applicant. get treated for your mental illness b4 applying to law schools (◕︵◕) …
Non-traditional applicant applying with only JD Next score of 800-84th percentile.
Your most valuable weapon will always be your faith. Invest in it.
I regret not applying sooner. Don’t be me.
We live on a floating rock
Overperforming my stats since 1997
No one will out work me. NO ONE.
Be yourself and change the world
Your study break just got better: follow @lawschooldata on Follow @lawschooldata on TikTok & Instagram