Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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ShaunOfTheLambs

GPA: 4.07 • LSAT: 174 • University of Virginia

Submitted why-UVA, why-Columbia, and optional Georgetown supplementals.

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Justwanttogetin2

GPA: 3.25 • LSAT: 162 • University of California (Hastings)

Spent a lot of time in college being in clubs: President of Largest club on campus, Phi Alpha Delta, played club sports. Also, double majored and minored so ofc GPA took a hit. Spent 6 months...

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LowlyExpensiveAlligator

GPA: 3.82 • LSAT: 172 • University of California—Berkeley

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will...

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TurtleRightsActivist

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 172 • University of California—Berkeley

Stream of consciousness advice in no particular order: Don’t coast on any component of your application! Keep addenda short and sweet, when possible. Even T4 softs can tell a story about you -...

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CourageousNostalgia

GPA: 3.19 • LSAT: 158 • University of Denver

Below both medians for both UO and DU. Strong softs, LORs, and personal statement connecting to Why Law. Highly encourage applicants to get work experience and build connections in the legal...

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GenevieveVavance

GPA: 3.61 • LSAT: 158 • New York Law School

Suffolk Law - Accelerated J.D. Program (Got status update at like 9:30 AM; E-mail at 4:45 PM). CUNY Law - Received e-mail at 7:00 PM (E-mail and status update at the same time). Hofstra Law -...

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PeaceandLove

GPA: 3.74 • LSAT: 162 • University of California—Irvine

Shoot your shot! Don’t let places like reddit tell you your LSAT/GPA are everything. Of course you need to fit the school, but your softs can really push you over the edge. Being a well-rounded...

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Splittsville2022

GPA: 3.11 • LSAT: 170 • Indiana University - Bloomington

i am brutally honest in my addenda and personal statements. im big, queer, and have had brushes with the law; there’s no sugarcoating that, and so i dont try to. Also I sent Yale a TikTok instead...

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whyisthelsatsohard

GPA: 3.97 • LSAT: 166 • University of Michigan

Michigan: wrote “Why Michigan” that demonstrated interest to stay in-state, commitment to contributing to the culture at Michigan George Washington: wrote separate statement highlighting specific...