Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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BulgakovsGhost

GPA: 3.78 • LSAT: 176 • Columbia University

Now that my cycle is officially over, I’m going public for those applying in future cycles! Thrilled to be attending CLS :^) Best of luck, and don’t let this process make you question your worth....

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FortunateFerociousHornet

GPA: 4.03 • LSAT: 169 • New York University

Have a compelling reason for why you want to go to law school (whatever that might be), and show it in your application! I also wouldn’t apply to 20 schools like I did – a few safeties is...

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legallydillydallying

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 173 • University of California—Los Angeles

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...

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HopefulBeautifulAunt

GPA: 3.22 • LSAT: 159 • George Mason University

I wish you good fortune in the cycles to come

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PlausibleBeneficialIguana

GPA: 3.76 • LSAT: 169 • New York University

NYU Law Class of 2026!!!! NYU has been my dream school since my freshman year of college–I’m so excited and really grateful!!!!!

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VengefulDazzlingPegasus

GPA: 3.6 • LSAT: 176 • Columbia University

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...

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BasedPakii

GPA: 3.87 • LSAT: 170 • University of California—Berkeley

DISCLAIMER: I AM GOING TO SOUND VERY NITPICKY ABOUT MY APPLICATION, GPA, AND LSAT IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION. I AM CONTENT WITH MY OUTCOME AT THE END OF THE CYCLE. THIS IS JUST WHAT I WOULD TELL...

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SpottySavoryCoyote

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 180 • Washington University in St. Louis

161 > Cancel > 169 > 180 SLS if I could sit and chat with one person… Penn core values NYU 2/13: hold UVA 3/29: email of continued interest + mini why UVA Berk why Berk Mich why Mich 2/25: email...

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isthisreallylife

GPA: 3.1 • LSAT: 173 • University of Michigan

Do your very best in undergrad. Once your GPA is finalized, that’s it. Also, take your time studying for the LSAT. Do not take the test until you are absolutely ready.