Def think my work in the legal community helped with my low LSAT. I also am an early graduate and spending time abroad, which some admissions teams liked to hear :) SMU has been my top choice from day one!
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Admitted to University of KansasAlways show as much interest as possible in wherever you’re applying and write all optional essays, you never know what might catch admission’s eyes
Apply everywhere you want to go. The worst that could happen is they say no. Even if you receive a rejection, that is not an indicator of your worth or how successful you could be one day.
You miss 100% of the shots you do not take.
Very tough cycle this year, but ended up with a result I am extremely happy with. If you are already on this site then you are educated enough about the application process.
Apply broadly, especially if your a splitter. Got rejected by safeties and accepted by reaches. Worth the $45 now for the potentially of tens of thousands in the future.
Give yourself a few years to decide if you really want to go to law school. Then, give yourself more than a month to study for the LSAT. I did one of these things.
LSAT 166 GPA 3.28 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to Indiana University - Bloomington
Apply as early as possible!
Reach out if you have any questions!
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. There are plenty of people with my stats that got much better offers because they applied in September and October.
Start applications early and studying for the LSAT early! Any acceptance is a win in my book!
Don’t take this too seriously…
Apply early, do the supplemental essays and don’t let Reddit get into your head!
I am unable to attend any law schools at this time. But updated all the info for others to see. Best of luck in your journey!
Apply broadly but most importantly visit if you can!!!!! You never know which location will reach out and grab you.
Filled out all application materials/essays. Took about three months to write my personal statement myself.
Apply early, and make sure your essays are incredible. Best of luck!
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