Applicant Wisdom & Insights
Learn from the experiences and advice of successful law school applicants
Attended military college. Applied for (and received) an Education Delay from my branch of service; will do mandatory service obligation after LS. Hope my info helps anyone with similar stats...
“In the dark times, should the stars also go out?” Advice More is better*. If a school allows you to submit optional essays (why X), spend some time crafting a compelling supplemental essay. Yes,...
I think my personal statement was probably a bit weak, I really struggled to even write the mediocre one I ended up with. WashU undergrad with strong ties to the law school. Admittedly not the...
Hello Hello, I fully acknowledge that my stats are low for most of the schools that I applied too, but something that I’ve learned is that you should never EVER self-select yourself out of an...
got some fee waivers so applied to some places I wouldn’t have otherwise. we’ll see what happens! Updated Mid-cycle advice: the only thing that matters is the LSAT. anyone can tell you otherwise,...
LSAT: Give yourself more time than you think you need to study. If you can swing it, a tutor or course is a great investment into your future because just a few LSAT points can mean a huge...
Application Timing: Apply early, especially if you have lower stats. The majority of my apps (including Duke) were submitted mid-September. I don’t think I would’ve gotten into Duke if I had...
RENOGOTIATE, ALWAYS. Say that five times fast and then do it. Even if the amount received at backup schools are smaller than the one offered at your goal school. Asking never hurts, only helps! A...