Do this the way you want to do it, not the way other people tell you it must be done.
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Admitted to Rutgers UniversityWrite at least 1 optional essay if there is one Standardize the formatting of all your documents (minus the resume)
No Optional Essays. Applied late with only 1 LSAT Score. Engineering major at top private university for undergrad.
emphasize your strengths and acknowledge your weaknesses! you don’t need a typical pre-law background to succeed :)
Have faith in yourself, trust the process, and GO BIRDS!!! https://youtu.be/gr96UmvwJKo?si=mefIJge2ZtAGjWvZ
Filled out all application materials/essays. Took about three months to write my personal statement myself.
The success of your applications will be solely determined by how amusing your assigned username is
Start working on your application early! It take so much time and energy.
Foreign trained lawyer with 4yrs WE (2yrs social justice related NGO, 2yrs in-house legal counsel)
Apply broadly and never underestimate the value of writing and interviewing well! & go Big Red!
Apply before Nov 1 (Dec 1 at the latest)! And cast a wide net!
Apply early, feel like I could have done better with lower ranked schools. Got lucky at the end.
pats by a million
My advice: WAIT TO HIT SEND BEFORE YOU HAVE YOUR LSAT SCORE. I would saved a lot of money lol
Depending on Softs. Fulbright, NSF, Extensive experience abroad, published academic
Mental health is shite - take a leave of absence instead of ruining your GPA.
rooting for all my Black and PoC folks! it’s not the end of the world, trust!
Tuition is 100% covered by military GI Bill - Cost of school not a concern.
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