Overall, I was very lucky with how my cycle went. I think I owe this almost entirely to my work experience and LSAT score. **Work experience: **I have worked in public interest law for almost 7 years, so I believe my application/ resume showed clear public interest commitment and an obvious why law, but my essays…
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Admitted to University of California—Los AngelesOverall Wisdom/Feelings About My Cycle: My first LSAT score and fall 2022 GPA were 163/3.78. With those numbers, I basically wrote UCLA off and I hoped and prayed for UCD and UCI. The 177 opened doors for me that would’ve otherwise *been closed. *Instead of freaking out about UCI/UCD admissions I got full tuition at…
Hello!! Here are some tips I’ve accumulated from my personal experience for those beginning their law school journeys! Do ALL of the optional essays you can, especially the “why X school”!! Admission committees actually care to learn more about you, your interests, and why attending their particular law school is…
hello there, fellow traveler. I know it feels stupid and annoying to hear me say it now because you’re probably anxious and nervous I was for the past year of my life because of this godforsaken process, but it really will be okay. the universe provides — if you put good into it, good will come back to you. that…
HappySunshineBee left this wisdom for posterity… (◕-◕) Notes on my apps I did ALL supplemental essays- I submitted a GPA addendum (noted health issue & upward trajectory) had a very clear why law & narrative (significant WE directly tied to childhood experience that led me to law) LSAT: 165 > 170 > 174 Submitted…
take everything here and on reddit with a huge enormous grain of salt, and talk to real students/alums and admissions officers. literally no 0L knows what they’re talking about; this is all a chaotic mess of the blind leading the blind with that being said and with the huge disclaimer that i also do not know what…
I wanted to highlight that I am a COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATE who went to a tiny, unheard of, completely unprestigious state school. When I started my cycle I found it nearly impossible to find examples of people in my situations (fantastic stats, non-prestigious background compared to other applicants) and it made…
General Thoughts: We’ll see how my cycle goes but my general strategy so far has been to apply broadly and take every chance to write an optional essay that I can. This was a lot and I started preparing my applications over the summer. Optional Essays Chicago: Why Chicago. Duke: Why Duke and Optional Essay 2. Penn:…
biggest advice: having a knockout application later is better than a rushed one early!!!!! I worked full time during this whole process and it’s doable, but challenging. Learn from me!! what I’d do differently: I busted my butt and got a million reviews for my PS and statement of perspective, but didn’t spend enough…
Give yourself ample time for the LSAT.- I studied on and off for about a year, then kicked it into high gear and studied roughly an hour every day for about 10 months. I also took the LSAT 3 times. The exam can change the trajectory of your life, you owe it to yourself to give it your best shot. The LSAT is not an…
ALRIGHT, CYCLE COMPLETE! I cannot wait to start my legal education at YLS! This cycle went way better than I could have ever imagined (now wishing I didn’t waste so much money on application fees lol). I don’t know if my application advice will be helpful, because who knows what about my application worked well, but…
Apply early (by October), and put a lot of thought into your application materials. Your application is the first case you’ll make in law school, so show them that you have the potential to do it well. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare for the LSAT. I focused on taking practice tests and then going through…
Your written statements are critical. Outside of gaining you positive admissions results, they are an opportunity to define your dreams! Don’t take this chance lightly. Get some life and work experience after college. You won’t regret it. Take as much time as you need with the LSAT and preparing your application…
Especially if you are a splitter or reverse splitter, I highly recommend applying across the board and pouring a lot of energy into your written materials. Craft your application story to an experience you had - whether it be a job, internship, campus organization, etc. - and parlay that into your interest in law at…
No regrets about the amount of apps submitted. Knew with my stats I would need to apply broadly. Had fee waivers at every school plus 6 CAS waivers not including the three below. UPDATE: Got into my dream school!!! Don’t let anyone convince you not to apply somewhere you want to go. Most people told me to only focus…
Don’t give up on the LSAT. It can open some serious doors if you want it bad enough.
Trust in God.
“Believe in the me that believes in you!”
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