I wrote essays for Berkeley, Michigan, and Penn. Ultimately I am happy that I got in via ED2 at Penn though I did have to withdraw most of my apps before a decision could be rendered. That plus the wild nature of the 2020-21 application cycle means that my data will be of limited utility if things eventually calm…
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Admitted to Boston CollegeNDLS class of 2024! 🍀🍀🍀 Wrote optional essays for Columbia, Cornell, Georgetown, UCLA, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Pepperdine, SMU, and Tennessee Wrote LSAT addendum for first LSAT score Received no interview invites Do your best to stay positive throughout the admissions process and try to not obsessively check LSA…
Wrote diversity statement about my , PS talks specifically about wanting to work as assistant DA or in Dept. of Justice, good recs from professors and past internship employer that i worked with closely. Wrote my diversity statement about my immigrant story and living in America as a non-native speaker with…
si es para ti, nadie te lo quita bet on yourself!
Admissions is about distinguishing yourself from others. So do this in any way possible, whether that’s through a high LSAT, unusual resume, or interesting personal statement. Basically, do everything in your power to make the admissions officer remember YOU (in a good way) out of the stack of 40 files they just read.
Apply earlier than February. Stop refreshing the status checker and go outside.
second time applying. originally aubreyplaza. 2023-2024 timeline: 11/20/2023 - app submitted- 04/03/2024 - LOCI submitted 05/22/2024 - resume updated 07/03/2024 - LOCI submitted 07/11/2024 - offer extended verbally 07/11/2024 - acceptance + scholarship uploaded on portal excited to be going to vandy!
My wisdom is that you’re probably up late right now stressing about if you’re going to get into your dream school and comparing yourself to other applicants on this site and freaking out over the cesspool that is r/Lawschooladmissions. You will get into great schools and be a great lawyer I swear. Now go to bed
Love the school that loves you.
It will all be okay in the end. If it is not okay, it is not the end.
Study for the LSAT, it’s worth it Tell a cohesive story in your essays
Duke UR3 3/7 Wrote a “Why X” for most schools. Work experience in the Department of State, two Middle Eastern embassies, and extensive volunteer experience in Morocco, as well as some customer service jobs and undergraduate research. Attended top liberal arts college.
You got this everyone! God will lead us all to where we need to be.
Shoot your shot! -D1 Athlete -Top 20 UG -Applied with a 3.76, increased to 3.79 after fall grades -Softs: several internships; publication in prestigious undergrad law journal; leadership role in several college clubs; semester abroad -wrote why x for every school
You are amazing and I hope for nothing but great things in your future ❤️💨🦭 If your wondering why ND, I absolutely loved my visit, I loved the idea of doing the London Law Program, and it was the cheapest of the schools I was truly considering (UCLA, Vandy, NDLS).
LSAT 174 GPA 2.41 2022–23 cycle
Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles
Take the LSAT seriously. Started with 152 diagnostic. 169 on the first official. 174 on the second official. Wrote a PS about my work in the aerospace industry and how it connects back to law school. Hired one of the law school admissions consulting services.
please don’t be afraid to take a gap year (or a few) between undergrad and law school!!!! being able to articulate why law and why you’re going to be a great lawyer is more important to adcomms than what club you were president of or your favorite class
I was an R&R after getting shut out by 10+ schools the year prior. Studied hard and boosted by LSAT by 10 points. Still a tough cycle! But it’s possible.
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