I know there is not a lot of info on super low GPA high LSAT splitters so I am going to document my journey here. Background Info: I took the LSAT once in June of 2024 and scored a 164- I also have a Paralegal Certificate that I obtained after undergrad and got a 3.66. Currently a legal secretary for the state for 2…
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Admitted to American UniversityWrote Why X/ Optional Essays for all schools BC and higher on my list except NYU (added a personalized paragraph to my PS instead) and ASU Fee waivers: some through LSAC, some solicited by asking to alleviate the financial burden of applying , some solicited based on merit once I emailed the school my fellowship…
Shoot your shot and trust your gut :) Write and rewrite your personal statement, and get several sets of eyes on it. Stay off of reddit, it is far more harmful than helpful. Try not to compare your journey to others. “Navigating Law School Admissions” Podcast was a huge help for me. Take care of yourself! Good Luck :)
No optional essays or “Why X.” Used Khan Academy, LSAT SuperPrep II book, and YouTube to study and used my roommate to proofread my application. This is the amount of time and money I spent on the application process: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ijUrAZkV0ceOdOf2divhDqkPZvFowRuTXJQgVntBDk/edit?usp=sharing
Still waiting on Howard University to get back to me…. I am in my last semester of law school. Also, if you are interested in Public Interest (NGOs, Government, etc.) please check out the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! It makes large amounts of debt doable. Talk to the school’s financial aid office!
shoot your shot take a gap year(s) and get experience and raise your score prestige matters but dont do it at the expense of financial sanity believe in yourself get an honest opinion of someone at the school (preferably a 2L or 3L not connected to the admissions outreach process) spellcheck your apps lol
Writing this from end of 1L year; law school is kind of cringe but I don’t mind it too much. Ignore the drama/noise and spend a lot of time doing practice tests. The U is a chill school overall and I don’t regret going to it at the moment Godspeed, may Carti drop by the time I graduate in sha allah 🤲🏼
It’s super easy to obsess over status checkers, Reddit, and LSD (I’m guilty of it) but try to enjoy your life as well. You’re going to get into the right place for you! Congrats on even applying- that’s more than a lot of people ever do. Good luck and if you haven’t heard it today, I’m proud of you.
Never let anyone talk you into a boring, generic, “safe” personal statement. Sometimes our lives are “controversial”, and your ability to tell that story conveys competence and resilience. At least, I think that’s why I got quick movement A’s.
I heard this a lot before I applied, but I did not listen. Please remember: The admissions process does not define you. Find the best place for you. Not the one that everyone else thinks is best for you.
Strong LORs from law school professors and law firm partner Foreign Trained Lawyer Worked as a foreign associate at a top tier firm LL.M. Graduate from T-14 law school Applied to a few 2 year advanced standing JD programs (for foreign lawyers) Accepted at UChicago as a transfer student
Don’t be like me. Really figure out where you are willing to go location-wise. I could’ve saved myself a few apps and money. I applied to most safeties and targets way too late. I repeat - don’t be like me lol Wrote Why X/Essay for Michigan, UVA, Boston U, Georgetown, UPenn, U of Wash,
Busted my ass for all of these decisions, especially the acceptance at Alabama. Debt is a prison, go to the best school that will cost you the smallest amount of money.
I hope you appreciate yourself for how far you’ve already come. For how graceful you carried yourself through the different seasons of your life. For the strength you held yourself with through every challenge that you had to face. For the hope you kept up during uncertain times.
I think I underestimated how much scores really matter. But if you’re waitlisted, I would just continue following up with the school, go visit, and attend as many admission zooms as possible to show interest. That’s what worked for me. Good luck! This process is a doozie.
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You got this everyone! God will lead us all to where we need to be.
Apply early, ideally before Thanksgiving. Make sure your essays are *excellent *and write any optional essays offered. I put a lot of work into my essays and I think ultimately they helped a lot to compensate for my < 3.0 GPA and made me competitive for scholarships.
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