Note about low GPA: I had a 2.4 GPA my freshman year, then roughly a 3.9 across my last 3 years. I wrote a strong addendum that I think explained this as well as possible. That said, I’m not sure how sympathetic schools were to my story. I’m a KJD so this only happened 2 years prior to me sending my applications. It…
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Admitted to University of WashingtonReapplicant from 2021-22 cycle with the same stats, but all new essays (honestly, I think my PS was worse the second cycle, but all the other essays were better). I had decent options last year, but I had to withdraw apps for personal reasons. Goal: California BigLaw (either SF or LA). Advise: My main advise would…
Take my app year’s results with a grain of salt. I mean it was 2020, with inflation in application numbers and LSAT scores. Be that as it may, here are a few things I did that could be very helpful for you in the future. Applying early- this I think was key into why I had at least a little more acceptances or…
LSAT notes: Take untimed sections until you nail your accuracy. Take as many practice tests and practice sections as you can and do dedicated blind review. Incorporate grounding and breathing exercises for test anxiety. I took the test once pre-Flex. School notes: YLS: Y250 made an argument about professional/legal…
Take the LSAT at least three times, apply to all the schools you’re interested before November, and spend weeks - months, even - perfecting your written materials (oh - and write every optional essay). The LSAT is hugely important, but so is your demonstrated interest in a particular school and the quality of your…
some wisdom (◕‿◕) Take the money and run.**Softs/work experience make a difference. They are necessary but not sufficient. **- Some people underestimate softs and think they can easily get into T14 schools without them. On the other hand, some people don’t realize that you need the stats BEFORE your softs matter.…
Wrote diversity statement and GPA addendum; Over 4.0 GPA at degree-granting institution (50% of units completed there); Wrote Why NDLS and Why Irvine; Wrote Programmatic Contribution for UCLA; Explained desire for criminal law through PS, Diversity Statement, and letters of rec Based on projections for this cycle…
Good luck! Started preparation in Fall 2023 for 2024-25 application cycle- Most applications submitted by 12/7/2024 Highly recommend maxing out LSAT if you have time Optional essays completed Professional LORs and academic LOR
When trying to decide on a school, trust yourself. You’ve done the research. Don’t let strangers on the internet pressure you into life-altering debt or going to a school that just didn’t feel like the best fit. You got this! :)
Application Components: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PKETmeTic01VbUu0nRdaOcLqXJbejtd8?usp=sharing Finding any examples of personal statements, addenda or scholarship applications were like gold to me during this process so I’ll try and pay it forward. Anyone who knows me will be able to fully tell so…uh,…
Live laugh love But for real advice: for the LSAT, when you study, go through missed answers, note what “type” of question it is, and try to understand the “why” - it helps to identify patterns and get better at the test Understand your “why” for law and build your narrative around that for your application,…
My unasked for advice to applicants: make sure your application materials are cohesive and show why law (I didn’t do that well), apply broadly (with waivers) even if you think you know what you want, don’t count yourself out and over apply to “safeties” Going in UW was my to choice with Seattle U and I was anxious…
I would recommend writing a ‘Why X’ essay for schools you are very interested in, particularly if you are below median (see my WL offers). The only exception here for me is W&M. William & Mary - Wrote Why X. WL on 2/21, invited to interview for admission on 2/29. They were straightforward about most admissions off…
I know it’s like ??? as to why I picked Belmont, considering how my stats are wayyyy higher than their medians and I got into better schools who offered me a lot of money, but here’s why. Vanderbilt is still my dream school, and if I do super well my first year, maybe I could transfer there bc it’s literally right…
Bird law in this country – it’s not governed by reason.
Some notes about my merit aid reconsideration process at UMich: I initially recieved $105,000 total over three years (~44% tuition). I submitted my seat deposit in early April in order to apply for Lawyer’s Club housing. I submitted my scholarship reconsideration email on April 18th, and on April 28th recieved an…
Temper your expectations but not your applications just send those out to any school you’d attend so you don’t leave the process with regrets. Ultimately I had prestigious & unique things on my resume but I didn’t get in ANYWHERE where I was below both medians. It’s a numbers game pretty much no matter what Most…
reapplicant from last cycle. was waitlisted to 12 schools (ranked from penn to american), rejected to two (harvard and fordham), and accepted at lewis & clark with a small scholarship. after talking with current students in public interest they convinced me not to attend. i applied w same gpa but a 164 lsat. retook…
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