Apply broadly, but only to schools you could genuinely see yourself at Take the time to write strong, well-crafted essays Reach out to schools for application fee waivers, even if you didn’t qualify through LSAC APPLY EARLY (as long as your materials are strong and ready). Earlier than you think you need to. I’m…
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Admitted to Wake Forest UniversityDon’t be scared of a school’s “sticker price” - you’re not paying it! Apply even if it would take a huge scholarship for you to go. You never know!
Don’t apply in February and March like I did. I realized how much of a difference applying early makes AFTER I submitted apps to four schools. Probably just going to retake LSAT and reapply this fall, assuming no acceptances this cycle. Edit: just kidding I got into my top choice, and I was only rejected from my…
Shoot your shot and APPLY EARLY because timing matters (especially for $$)!!! My friends with similar backgrounds, gpa, and higher lsat scores get rejected or waitlisted after applying in January rather than October/November. As long as your score isn’t horrendous, apply with the score you have instead of waiting…
Shoot your shot. Now that I’m mid-way through my cycle, I’ve learned how truly unpredictable law school admissions cycles are. I was rejected from schools I thought I’d get into, and accepted/waitlisted at schools I thought I’d be rejected from. Law school admission calculators and Reddit enthusiasts do not take…
Your personal statement, and Why X statements I personally belive are crucial. Write them once, then rewrite them, then get a trusted source to look over them (Mine was a Notre Dame Alum who is my neighbor) and then rewrite them again. I went through almost 4 drafts of my personal statement, and my Why X for each…
I am very happy with how my cycle turned out :) My advice is to apply early but expect to not hear back for a longggg time lol
Have spent the last 7 years working in secondary and higher education. Current director although split between T2 and T3 softs. Have a Masters in Education with a 4.0 (hopefully covering for my mediocre undergraduate GPA). Essays are thoughtful but probably not on par with some of the top writers applying in this…
I submitted a diversity statement and optional essays for all universities that allowed for it. In addition, I toured UGA and Emory and spoke to admission directors at Alabama, Emory, Ohio State, UGA, USC, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest at a college law fair held at my undergraduate institution. I’m from the south, and…
Apply to as many places as you want and feel comfortable affording. I considered only applying to one program (knowing I would likely get in on a full ride) but applied to a few more for negotiation purposes just in case and others because why not. I’ll be attending the school I’d planned on from the start but I’m…
Definitely be involved with extracurriculars in undergrad, but don’t spread yourself too thin just to add more to your resume. Even if you don’t have experience that directly relates to law or other related areas, there’s most likely a way to somehow tie that back into why you want to go to law school. Shoot your…
Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon
3 THINGS Shoot your shot. If you scored below your consistent PT range maybe consider retaking (don’t let people on Reddit bully you into retaking though) Keep calm this is a marathon, not a sprint. If someone that applied at the same time as you gets in and you don’t that does not mean you’re out of the running.…
Apply early, write optional essays, and really dive into the schools you’re applying to. See what programs exist, what schools have similar clinics and externships and compare between them to understand the differences, understand how law school works – and then you’ll be able to write more convincingly about why…
Accepted into Army FLEP. I am focusing on applying to schools near military bases. Info for other military/flep applicants: Wake Forest offered to cover any tuition FLEP doesn’t as part of acceptance letter. Vanderbilt offered to cover any tuition FLEP does not in a follow on email about 2 days after acceptance.…
You need to, and I cannot stress this enough, submit your application as early in the cycle as you are able to. I had a pretty satisfactory cycle, and I am extremely happy with where I will end up going. However, I know that - had I submitted my applications earlier than I did (for context, I submitted most…
I used admissions consulting services (btw I would not recommend this. Find a friend to proofread.)
resume included study abroad- capital defense paralegal for three years President of clubs and member of many leadership positions published thesis and manual for PD URM, first generation, multilingual took LSAT three times, 151, 156, 158 final Did all optional essays and contacted schools for phone conversations,…
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