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

LSAT 167 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

Hello fellow LSD lurkers! All apps were submitted between December 2nd and 8th. Started studying for the LSAT during the summer of my junior year. Sat the exam twice, highest score was September 2023.

LSAT 169 GPA 3.92 2022–23 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

study for the lsat longer than you think you need to, ask everyone you trust to critique your personal statement, pick recommenders who care about your success, apply for the fee waivers, and shoot your shot. during your interviews, smile. After your interviews, send a thank-you email to your interviewer. In a…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.10 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Michigan

Do your very best in undergrad. Once your GPA is finalized, that’s it. Also, take your time studying for the LSAT. Do not take the test until you are absolutely ready.

LSAT 169 GPA 3.88 2020–21 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

TIPS: It is impossible to understate the power of a cohesive narrative throughout your application. Second only to studying for the LSAT, I would recommend spending the most significant amount of time thinking about why you genuinely want to go to law school, and then highlighting some compelling links between the…

LSAT 174 GPA 4.00 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of California—Los Angeles

I recommend LSAT Demon to study! You don’t need legal experience, but you should have a cohesive narrative explaining “why law, why now.” Write all optional essays that pertain to you. Apply broadly to negotiate aid and don’t be afraid to ask! Consider overall COA and location when rankings and scholarships are…

LSAT 170 GPA 3.72 2021–22 cycle

Attending Vanderbilt University

ME: small liberal arts college in southern US, philosophy major, social justice minor, ncaa athlete D3, student body president which placed me on a lot of academic/social/trustee committees, passionate about the outdoors/sports/my college/learning, felt like I did a good job of displaying myself as well rounded,…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.93 2021–22 cycle

Attending Vanderbilt University

Ask for help for your personal statement. Study really hard for the LSAT. Once submitted, get off this website and wait for your emails to roll in! (◕︵◕)

LSAT 172 GPA 3.78 2021–22 cycle

Attending Duke University

…NYU, and Penn to shoot my shot with a new and improved LSAT score. Georgetown date disappeared the same day as waitlist on 12/3 Went Duke UR3 on 12/7 Chicago UR3 1/18 4 takes to get a 172. If you’re considering retaking the LSAT (and you have the time to study and think you can improve your score based on PTs)… **DO…

LSAT 161 GPA 4.10 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

…experience after college, thinking I could reach my goal LSAT (170) in a year while working in a high-stress, full-time job. I was very, VERY wrong. I knew I didn’t want to wait another year to apply to law school, so I gave the LSAT my all. I used 7Sage and studied when I got home at night, during my lunch break,…

LSAT 175 GPA 4.01 2025–26 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

LSAT Demon is the way to go. Began studying in May, took the exam once in August, got my score, was done. Don’t just use the platform, listen to the podcasts & do it their way. I also talked to people from as many law schools as I could. I think this signaled strong interest in schools and helped me tailor my Why X…

LSAT 173 GPA 3.93 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Texas at Austin

Applications are expensive, but law schools are expensiver! Background: USC student getting a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, and an MA in Public Relations and Advertising by May ‘23. No GRE for the MA - it was part of a dual program offered by the university. Got the MA because I was hesitant about going…

LSAT 175 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Stanford University

Go for the higher LSAT score and give yourself plenty of time to study for and take it! Write as many optionals as possible and make the case for how you are unique to a school given your experiences, interests, etc. ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ Give Wave

LSAT 174 GPA 3.90 2024–25 cycle

Attending Cornell University

…early!! no later than thanksgiving don’t waste money on an LSAT tutor. i used the powerscore bibles + forums + analytics to study and that was enough to get my 174 in one sitting even though i didn’t feel quite ready to take the test at that point (oops). tutors do not have secret knowledge and figuring out where…

LSAT 168 GPA 3.95 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

Advice #1: Take the LSAT as many times as you can (assuming you’re studying in-between attempts so you actually have a chance at a better score). I took it twice and without a doubt I had a much better cycle because of it. Advice #2: Apply early. I wish I would’ve applied right when applications opened so I would’ve…

LSAT 180 GPA 4.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

…Rs were because of my C&F. Stats matter, work hard at the LSAT. I had a 168 diagnostic with most of my misses on LG and studied with 7sage for a total of 2 months and scored a 174, 180. My goal was to get into YLS(middle finger) hence the retake, but I think this could have led to some YP at some schools. Write good…