Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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allenwelshdulles

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 172 • New York University

Ph. D. in a humanities field related to the law I wish to practice, connection drawn (I hope convincingly) in the personal statement. Have four peer-reviewed articles in print (sole author) and a...

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StraightLimpingFrog

GPA: 3.67 • LSAT: 158 • University of California (Hastings)

Remember, you aren’t just your stats. Take a break from LSData - eat some ice cream and do something nice for yourself :) Favorite ice cream: Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia… or Rocky Road Maxed...

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MJenk2

GPA: 3.86 • LSAT: 172 • University of Chicago

Wrote why X paragraphs in my personal statement. Dual enrollment lowered my LSAC GPA by 0.26. Softs are 1) extremely competitive extracurricular team, 2) very low-income upbringing affected by...

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YerrrJersey

GPA: 2.87 • LSAT: 149 • Widener University—Delaware

I have no wisdom. I’ll be grateful if I get in anywhere desirable.

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tinyhumantamer

GPA: 3.95 • LSAT: 172 • University of Pennsylvania

Duke UR3 10/27, UR4 2/10 Optional Essays: Why Mich, Penn Core Strengths, Why Duke, mini UCLA Programmatic

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ngothnx

GPA: 3.1 • LSAT: 163 • Texas A&M University

Wrote “Why X”‘s for my top choice schools, diversity statements when they were accepted (not a URM but Southeast Asian), and a GPA addendum. Initially applied with 15high LSAT. Retook in January...

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SoundsLikeSalt

GPA: 3.92 • LSAT: 165 • William & Mary Law School

Non-KJD applicant with unique softs and personal experiences around music and healthcare. Undergrad in music performance and post-bacc program in medical science. Also had an MBA at time of...

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Jimdumps1425

GPA: 3.5 • LSAT: 169 • University of Texas at Austin

Very tough cycle this year, but ended up with a result I am extremely happy with. If you are already on this site then you are educated enough about the application process.

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pilkyboids

GPA: 3.48 • LSAT: 166 • University of Iowa

I am a First-generation American and have been working as a paralegal in Big Law since right after graduation. I applied as early as I could in the cycle, which I think helped.