Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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uwotm88

GPA: 3.27 • LSAT: 162 • Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent)

Case study on URM praying ‘n spraying Lessons learned: “You’ll miss all the shots…” yadda yadda Be rich (preferably) Practice those Kiras Take your meds

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Galvanistic

GPA: 3.93 • LSAT: 169 • University of Texas at Austin

First generation college and professional student Decent softs: leadership positions, volunteer work with voter registration, congressional internship. Goal is graduating with minimal debt.

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FancyAmusedMule

GPA: 3.97 • LSAT: 169 • University of Southern California

Don’t stake your self-worth or happiness on law school applications. Easier said than done, but I’m serious: this is the hardest part of the application process. Good luck!

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L30BMW

GPA: 3.18 • LSAT: 162 • Baylor University

Employed as a presuit writer at a law office. Published author (not academic though) Was a STEM major…(big mistake) Reaches: Upenn, UT, UF, UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, UGeorgia, Washington and...

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TheRaccoudert

GPA: 3.77 • LSAT: 160 • Quinnipiac University

Apply early and apply often - Don’t be like me and split applications. If you think you’re guaranteed in at any school, think again. Apply to that safety school when you’re putting in all your...

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okaythisiscrazee

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 149 • George Washington University

low lsat score? better pour your heart out on that PS!!

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Potatos500

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 170 • Northwestern University

Stop being hard on yourself, you’re the only person who will always be there for you.

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BlackbirdFlying

GPA: 3.52 • LSAT: 174 • Northwestern University

Tier 3: LGBTQ+, single working mother Tier 4: Non-combat enlisted military service, published author in fiction (Big Five publisher)

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JimboBob44

GPA: 3.85 • LSAT: 169 • Yale University

Risk the impossible! I focused as much time on my PS/Resume/App Materials as I did the LSAT. A coherent narrative was key to the success of my application, you can do this!