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Applicant Wisdom & Insights

Learn from the experiences and advice of successful law school applicants

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difname760
GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 165 Southern Methodist University

It’s more about you than the school you choose. Even this idiot got a biglaw job ;)

11 months ago
Tylor378
GPA: 3.72 • LSAT: 169 University of Kansas

Apply early. There are plenty of people with my stats that got much better offers because they applied in September and October.

11 months ago
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thebabybaker
GPA: 4.13 • LSAT: 175 Yale University

If you happen to come across this page, I just hope you know you’re going to have an amazing cycle! Biggest tips: LSAT: shoot for a score, not a test date. Take the lsat when you’re ready. If...

11 months ago
Vertighost
GPA: 3.4 • LSAT: 171 University of Virginia

Don’t be afraid to shoot your shot! Take your time really learning the LSAT and writing a good personal statement.

11 months ago
ExcellentUnbiasedSheepdog
GPA: 3.85 • LSAT: 172 University of California—Los Angeles

Wrote Why X for Penn, UVA, Berkeley, Northwestern, Duke, Georgetown, and UCLA. Wrote two optional Michigan essays, one of which answered the question Why X. Sent LOCI to UChicago, GULC, NYU, and...

11 months ago
TameSteadfastOriole
GPA: 3.91 • LSAT: 176 Yale University

You want to think about the value add of each item for your admissions package as a piece of the puzzle. The resume highlights your professional experience and skills, your transcripts highlight...

11 months ago
Kehlani
GPA: 3.8 • LSAT: 166

Withdrew from waitlists in 2021 because I got an offer at a V3 Firm in NYC. First-gen American/professional. Former special education teacher. Legal and academic experience. PS about major change...

11 months ago