Didn’t write any “Why X” essays but wrote optional essays for all the schools that had them GULC - group interview in November, “special group” in the priority waitlist in December, admitted off the waitlist in April UChicago - interview with an admissions staff member in December, waitlisted in January L&C -…
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Admitted to Lewis And Clark CollegeIf you really really want to go to a school but are not confident you can get in, book a campus tour and bring in your best self that day so that you can meet in person with someone from the admission team and help them put a face to your application. Don’t wait for others to decide your fate, schedule your own…
There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and say, “Morning boys. How’s the water?” And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes, “What the hell is water?”
Take time to study/reapply/get your shit together if need be! I feel a lot more ready to start law school now (2022) than I did when I applied for 2020. I’m looking at better scholarship offers, have more work experience, and more dedication to this path–good luck!!
2 letters of rec from former manager who promoted me and from a professor who is a practicing attorney. Currently working in billing at a fairly large firm in Denver. Undegrad in econ with a minor in law studies. App cycle of Fall 2022 will be my second time applying!
Engineering really messed my GPA up :/ Took 4 years off from school to work. Ended up spending time raising money for charity and managing a bar. Maintained a 3.5 after reenrolling and hopefully they take my improvements into consideration.
I am here to tell my story as a super reverse splitter. The chances are never 0%. (P.S. I applied to many more law schools, but I am too lazy to insert all of the info, so I will update my profile as I hear back from them).
Applying to law school is: stressful, overwhelming, and scary. It’s also full of hope, opportunity, and joy. Feel your feelings; they are all valid. Remember that you are beautiful and strong, and I believe in you.
apply early and have faith in yourself! you may not end up where you want to be, but you will end up exactly where you are meant to be.
take the LSAT seriously, its one of the biggest things that can control the outcome of your cycle. Just remember even without t14 A’s, you can still be a fantastic lawyer. An A is an A, be proud of yourself!
Attend research symposiums of other disciplines/colleges in your university, ask about how their fields intersect with the law, and try to build connections between those from your own understanding.
You are wholly capable of all of this!
Fortune favors the bold (yolo every application)
Slow yet steady, what is for me will come to me.
Don’t settle for your first LSAT score!! I took the LSAT 3 times. I started volunteering at my local legal clinic. I knew my gpa wasn’t great and found ways to get my soft stronger.
When everyone tells you to enjoy the summer before school starts, travel, learn to meal prep, develop a regular workout routine or get in for those regular therapy sessions - DO IT.
do not apply after january, do not assume your lsat score before taking it, do not assume you will get A. put your head down get good lsat score, apply to enough schools have fun
A ship with a clear plan and destination, along with a captain and crew, will successfully reach its destination. - Earl Nightingale
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