The best decision I made was choosing to work for a few years between undergrad and applying for law school. My softs, my writing skills, my interview skills, and my perspective all changed for the better because I had gained real world, professional experience.
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Admitted to Georgetown University…abroad and top 2% in the US (T50 undergraduate school). Softs included a somewhat compelling life story and your average on and off-campus involvement. In my applications, I made it clear what my interest in the law was and what I wanted to pursue afterward. I had a consultant look over my materials to make sure…
I originally listed myself as having T4 softs, but as my cycle unfolded and I reflected on my background and essays I felt that T3 was probably more accurate. All listed scholarship figures are merit aid only. Yale - solid Y250 Stanford - solid 3 Songs Optional, wrote LOCI after a few months of silence Chicago -…
…to apply before Thanksgiving, definitely before Christmas. Softs: I do not think my LSAT score outweighed my lower GPA, but I think it made schools pause and actually take a look at the rest of my application. I have 5+ years of work experience in public policy. I think having interesting work experience that I…
…then you have a chance. Waitlists do NOT mean you are “soft” denied - students are accepted from them every year from almost every school. The trick to waitlists is simply keeping the school updated and basically reminding them you exist and want to attend - have some sort of contact with them every 4-6 weeks (it is…
…inclined to admit people with my stats who had stronger softs than me, and that held categorically true. So, Work hard on your application material. Really shape a strong personal statement that explains why law school is going to assist you in reaching your career goals. Or one that demonstrates why, despite your…
Softs: Teach for America- Coach youth sports Getting a MEd in curriculum and instruction Part-time jobs for nonprofits (in college and now as second job) Student government stuff Club sport + black belt in martial art founded a non-profit research interned at a state agency, legal non-profit, and for a union Random…
Softs: heavily involved in local church, athletics, and film!
…good stats, but I had very little work experience and my softs really and truly were not that impressive. I have a gut feeling that my rec letters where a big part of why I did as well as I did. I asked two of my professors—and I didn’t just ask them, I sat down and had a conversation with them about my future goals…
Speak softly and carry a big schtick
LSAT 164 GPA 3.93 2024–25 cycle
Attending University of California—Berkeley
LSAT is not everything. Strong softs, great essays, strong letters—those count a LOT ! Breathe and do not check reddit too often.
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