Wrote diversity statement for all schools. Did research and reached out to current students for required Why X essays. Showed strong improvement from first LSAT to last. Recent work experience was not very strong.
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Admitted to Southwestern Law SchoolTail of the lion or head of the dog?
Make your grade point average as high as you can. Take the LSAT at least two times. The LSAT takes work, but you can get better. Get people to proofread your personal statements.
manifesting getting into law school
ONE HAS TO HIT
Take the test five times, get the best score you’re capable of, and apply broadly. Don’t limit yourself to a “local” school.
Don’t deny yourself before the school can do it for you. Be Relentless.
Science major C&F issues disclosed 3 years of legal internship experience Law-related extracurriculars
Don’t be afraid to take a year off after undergrad to study and gain work experience… it’s worth it.
LSAT 161 GPA 3.28 2024–25 cycle
Attending University of California (Hastings)
If you need a GPA addendum make sure it makes sense. It really saved me on some of these acceptances.
Apply early, grind your LSAT preparation, work hard in undergrad and work for a few years afterwards.
If your GPA is low/ mediocre, a strong LSAT score and post-grad work experience can go a long way!
Read everything. I finished 11/400 my first year and was accepted to transfer to three T14s.
Study much sooner for the LSAT and have good relationships with your recommenders!
I took the LSAT cold without studying and applied without retaking it. Don’t be like me.
I got rocked
You WILL be a lawyer. Don’t let the process stress you out.
LSAT 158 GPA 3.45 2020–21 cycle
Admitted to University of California (Hastings)
i have a lot of work experience, but am KJD. No sure how to navigate the site better.
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