…shaped me, and my plans/goals. With that down, no interviews caused me issues. I also came up with answers that I was very proud of to deeper law-related questions that I wasn’t expecting in interviews. Good luck everyone!! See y’all on the other side :)
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Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles…August 1 Public Interest Programs: Turned down offer to interview for Wilf Public Interest program at NYLS- Accepted to UCLA’s David J. Epstein Public Interest Program Only 25 students are selected…ALWAYS shoot your shot! Selected as UMN Law Robina Public Interest Scholar (March 29) Waitlisted Schools UPenn- –LOCI…
Apply early and broadly and never be afraid to send a scholarship reconsideration email. After strongly considering Berk and Mich, personal life circumstances intervened that made it difficult for me to leave SoCal. Still have no regrets about applying to 20 schools because it gave me a better idea of my worth and a…
…I landed on my final copy. Do all optionals, prepare for interview, DONT use AI, and be authentic in your writing. Best of luck to you. And remember: God will never turn his back on you. It is never too late. Pray for strength and wisdom and growth. Life can be hard, but I found peace in reading the Bible and…
…some more information from you.” For Harvard, I thought my interview went well but I think my LOCI was too long and panicky (I put a lot of pressure on myself, I’m sure if you’re reading this you can totally relate to that) and that ultimately caused my R. For Columbia, as I sit and write this (4/9/26) I still…
…UPenn, which I think may have affected my results. While interviews can be really scary, I tried to focus less on the stakes and more on how awesome it is to be asked to share more about yourself. Good luck!
…with my ideal law school experience that my later UVA interviewer was impressed with.
…UVA In early February, which turned over quickly into an interview and acceptance.
…commitment and an obvious why law, but my essays and interview had to more specifically address the “why now?” I encourage everyone to get AT LEAST 2 years of work experience. All of the attorneys I work with, including the few that went straight through, encourage this. You will be so much more professional, have…
…I carried through in all my written materials and interviews. My PS was at times risky, but I tried to be as honest and authentic as possible about my experiences - even against the advice of some advisors - and based on my results, I think it paid off) Did not write a DS Sent 4 LORs everywhere that allowed it (one…
…me to the school. Tbh, I thought I did HORRIBLY on the interview, so I didn’t even think I was getting in, let alone getting a full-ride. Just goes to show you that you may have not done as poorly in the KIRA as you think… Anyways, this ultimately came down to UVA and Northwestern. Tbh before my cycle I felt more…
…by school) Vanderbilt **(Accepted 12/16/2022) **- - Alumni interview, no supplemental essays **UC Berkeley (Accepted 01/03/2022) **- - Why Berkeley Essay
…the Law School Transparency “Iamthelaw” podcast where they interview attorneys in different fields, and the book 24 lawyers in 24 hours where 24 lawyers describe a day in their life. Also, linkedin stalk, indeed search, government and PI website searches, read job descriptions, reach out to / cold email attorneys…
…attention to detail is key. *If offered any opportunity to interview, whether via Kira (sigh) or otherwise, do so. Play your favorite song before it begins to hype yourself up, and get it done. The school will be lucky to have you! Remember to show them that, and no matter what, don’t forget to smile even if you’re…
LSAT 170 GPA 3.91 2020–21 cycle
Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles
…Georgetown and one optional essay; completed virtual group interview. UCLA: wrote Programmatic Contribution and applied for Epstein Public Interest Program. USC: wrote Public Interest essay. BU: applied for Public Interest Scholars Program. Other: I will add more details about my application once the cycle is over.…
Wrote Why Berkeley, Why UVA, Why Michigan No interview for GULC or any other programs so far Have prior Masters degree and 5+ years of work experience in field related to that degree.
9/15 - Texas: Submitted Civil Dialogue and Disagreement optional essay 9/16 - ACCEPTED ED 12/19 Northwestern: Submitted Why Northwestern, Career Goals, Interview 9/16 - NYU: No optional essays - wrote Why NYU, but nowhere to submit it 9/16 - NDLS - ACCEPTED 12/06: Why Notre Dame 9/17 - GULC - ACCEPTED 10/24: Best…
…or softs, my extracurriculars were pretty standard, my interview skills are subpar. I suspect what helped my app was a combination of: Good writing Exceptionally supportive recommenders Work experience relevant to my legal interests - not conventionally prestigious, but unusual enough to be interesting A lot of luck…
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