Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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FatherNature

GPA: 3.3 • LSAT: 171 • University of Michigan

We can try to boil everything down to GPA and LSAT, but each applicant’s circumstances are different. Apply to schools you could actually see yourself attending–your applications will be a lot...

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SubsequentlyaTadpole

GPA: 2.84 • LSAT: 165 • (Part-time) University of Maryland

Pace yourself as you study. There can be diminishing returns if LSAT prep takes over your time and headspace. When it comes time to choose, stay rooted in what makes sense for you. Don’t read too...

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MyNameisJeff

GPA: 3.53 • (Part-time) Western New England University

Applying solely with a JD-Next Score of 755/69th Percentile. It equates to an appx 159 LSAT score for schools that take into account conversion. Cooley will take a 140ish LSAT score but wants an...

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yourmom69

GPA: 3.34 • LSAT: 153 • Mitchell Hamline

i don’t have palatable advice for the majority. but if you have a passion for justice, shoot for the stars. nobody can stop you — not even a kjd chud.

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GiantsFan1015

GPA: 3.99 • LSAT: 168 • New York University

Don’t refresh this page every 45 minutes, they’ll email or call you. Just turn email notifications on. Good Luck!

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UniqueRightfulEagle832

GPA: 3.69 • LSAT: 161 • (Part-time) University of Hawaii

Need at least 18 months of serious LSAT preparation time. I only dedicated about 8-9 months while working full time.

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DistinctRedRag

GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 165 • University of Colorado—Boulder

Be realistic with your expectations and where you apply, but also, don’t be afraid to take a few long shots; you never know what can happen. Also, make sure you consider median inflation when...

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ResilientLitigiousMongoose642

GPA: 2.94 • LSAT: 172 • University of California (Hastings)

Apply as early as possible. I didn’t, and it shows.

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CrucialEffervescentPigeon

GPA: 3.49 • GRE: 311 • Washburn University

Applying to law school is like dating.