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Applicant Wisdom & Insights

Learn from the experiences and advice of successful law school applicants

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DrDoomEsq
GPA: 3.0 • LSAT: 164 Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Respect the numbers, but do not worship them. Apply broadly, disclose honestly, and remember that some schools reward polish while others reward substance. The goal is not just admission—it is...

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ElegantEquitableKoala473
GPA: 3.75 • LSAT: 172 University of San Diego

Stay the course. You will make it someday. Just remember that you’ve made it this far, and it’s just a bit farther now.

2 months ago
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VibrantPrudentCobra736
GPA: 3.45 • LSAT: 153 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

I wish that I had been more confident in the schools that I had applied to, and that it is actually worthwhile to study for the LSAT FOR A REALLY LONG TIME. I took it without studying and...

2 months ago
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lemmeinpleek
GPA: 3.49 • LSAT: 158 Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles

Shoot your shot! don’t feel like you’re crazy for knowing where you belong. I’m below 25ths at every school I’ve applied and have been pleasantly surprised thus far. There is no shame in...

2 weeks ago
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AncientSteadfastWeasel
GPA: 3.2 • LSAT: 171 University of Washington

You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes Well, you just might find You get what you need

1 month ago
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folk-yolk
GPA: 3.6 • LSAT: 165

very late applicant, please feel free to hmu to chat about this admissions cycle lol

2 months ago
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MyStupidChudSplitterLife
GPA: 3.26 • LSAT: 177 Arizona State University

While applying early is important, you should write the application materials for your most desired schools LAST! The more essays you write, the better you’ll get at writing them. If you can, try...

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