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Admitted to Pennsylvania State - Penn State Law-wrote programmatic contribution for ucla -did upenn’s values essay -vandy interview on 11/11 (requested in app a week prior to interview date) -published undergraduate thesis in liberal arts field
-No “Why X”s -Professional theatre actor with some fun credits/premieres/tours. -Philadelphia resident who wanted to stay in Philly so UPenn was an easy decision to apply to and to accept.
Focus on your LSAT, it’s the only reason I could afford to go to law school. Do your research on different schools and don’t spend too much time on here. You can do it!
There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow. That path is for your steps alone. Robert Hunter
Went UR3 at University of Pennsylvania on 1/27: for those looking for UR3 data results. NYU HTE in January UVA Interview Invite: did not go UR2 before interview
I wasted way too much time getting caught up in the rankings, find the place that makes you feel excited to become a better and more educated version of yourself.
Applicant in my 30s. Work experience is mainly work as a paralegal. Volunteer work is leadership rolls within animal orgs. 5ish years for both things. Immigrant.
WF has a “non-binding” early decision program, and that’s what I was accepted to with a 45k scholarship. deferred myself to regular decision and was waitlisted
study for the lsat for years literally
Apply to Iowa early because they have this fun thing called a scholarship waitlist, barely anyone who applied past December got money this cycle.
Never let your UG GPA hold you back. Apply broad, aim for the 75th LSAT median and you’ll be successful. Good luck to all super splitters!
Don’t be discouraged by this site or reddit. You’re only seeing about .05 of a percent of people that are applying on this site.
I am unable to attend any law schools at this time. But updated all the info for others to see. Best of luck in your journey!
don’t underestimate how important your essays can be, write every optional essay and make sure they’re the best they can be.
Write at least 1 optional essay if there is one Standardize the formatting of all your documents (minus the resume)
Wrote optional essays when applicable Cohesive PI narrative in PS and softs Published academic in a PI field
The LSAT is not the SAT, spend as much time possible as you can studying for it, and you will be rewarded.
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