About me: Small state school, humanities program. Did some interesting academic stuff and paid for it with my GPA. LoRs from two academic advisors who saw me perform my best. Had major difficulties out of college with stable housing and major family issues that exploded right before/during COVID. It was rough, but…
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LSAT 160 GPA 2.90 2026–27 cycle
I should’ve started sooner if I had originally started planning to attend law school right after undergrad. The thing, though, was that even after all that time in uni, I still didn’t feel like I actually knew what I wanted to do with my life. My parents thought about what they wanted for me; the same for friends…
live your life, live your life, live your life.
God is good
GPA 3.67 2026–27 cycle
You are not late, Ignore reddit!
If you think you could do better on the LSAT, retake! You have nothing to lose except $238, your time, and a small piece of your soul, but you could get that score increase that gets you in at your dream school. It happened to me, so it could happen to you too!
Have a coherent narrative for why law. Thousands of Gen Z graduates are struggling to find employment and figure out what they want to do with their lives. For some, law school looks like an escape from that uncertainty. It isn’t. Law school is an enormous commitment of time, money, and energy. Before applying, gain…
The right place is more important than the best place.
Be yourself. You are playing your own game. Present a compelling case for yourself and you will have options. Most law school admissions advice: is bad- is too general will not apply to you Critically examine information, then do what is best for you.
Hi! I hope you can learn some from my experiences: -I took the LSAT in August 2024 (the first without the Logic Games) and was pleased with my score. I ended up sitting on my law school apps for WAY too long, which I regret doing. -I submitted most of my applications in mid-December. UTK: the “UR2” date I listed is…
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If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking By Emily Dickinson If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain.
It’ll workout how it’s meant to. Go where it makes the most sense to you/where they give you the most $.
LSAT 154 GPA 3.20 2025–26 cycle
Attending University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Not everyone is t14 or bust don’t let Reddit or SM influence your school choice.
Stats are not everything!! Apply to the schools you truly are passionate about and be intentional when it comes to your application. Every part of the application matters.
If you’re reading this, I hope you have an excellent application cycle! I’ve added as much info as I can to give you an idea how a nontraditional student’s application and journey might look like. My Background I’ve worked as a chip designer for a few large tech companies over the last 9 years. I’d like to make a…
Don’t worry so much about it. You’re fine.
For Anyone Creeping In The Future GPA ADDENDUM: Multiple family members die in my junior year so my gpa tanked. Outside of my first semester (i’m bad at science), I had Dean’s List every semester until the start of my senior year where the grief really hit me. EXTRACURRICULARS: I had multiple leadership positions…
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