Make your grade point average as high as you can. Take the LSAT at least two times. The LSAT takes work, but you can get better. Get people to proofread your personal statements.
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Admitted to University of California—IrvineStart seriously thinking about law school a lot earlier than I did. I got lucky I got into the school I really wanted to go to, but barely missed it because I applied in January.
There are more important things in life than the law school admissions process. Remember to appreciate how far you’ve come and the people who have supported you along the way. 💖
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.
My two cents: Apply far and wide if you can afford to do so. I had several surprises in my application results and was grateful that I applied to many schools.
Reapplicant: https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/PierPissolini I didn’t really boost my chances between cycles. Applied mid-Feb to late-March.
Please write a GPA/LSAT addendum (if its valid). I regret not writing one, I was scared to write one for many reasons but I still regret it
“The image is one thing and the human being is another. It’s very hard to live up to an image, put it that way.” ― Elvis Presley
Crazy cycle and overall super happy with my results. I’ll prob come back here to talk about advice but for now… GO BRUINS!
Apply to several very safe schools to get scholarships so that you can negotiate better scholarships at your preferred schools.
don’t worry! it’s horrible right now but soon you’ll look up and be freaking out in law school instead of on the internet!
9/13/2024 I submitted my application to about 7 schools so far, and I did almost every optional essay available.
T2 soft: Fulbright ETA Wrote why X at all schools. Applied to PI scholarships at UCLA, UT, BU…denied from all.
You deserve all that you have worked for and more. Don’t be afraid to ask for scholarship reconsideration!!!!
Don’t get too caught up in statistics! Remember that you have a story to tell and it deserves to be heard.
October 2020 159 –> October 2021 166 –> November 2021 169 Saw the biggest improvement after using 7Sage
If you’re applying rn and have similar stats, feel free to message me, more than happy to help/share!
Apply widely and shoot for the stars! Your results may very well exceed your expectations :)
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