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Admitted to University of WisconsinI am laser-focused on working in nonprofit legal aid (hopefully within a community and/or movement lawyering context) in Chicago. This is why I am choosing Kent over my higher-ranked acceptances (full ride, and allows me to stay active in the Chicago community organizing & activist spaces in which I already…
Phooey, I say, on all white-shoe college boys who edit their campus literary magazines. Give me an honest con man any day. Self-knowledge is key. Finding yourself along the way is a pain, but writing the personal statements can help. Dry out/get clean /before/ you apply, not during. Comparison is the thief of joy.…
Take a deep breath. You’re not your LSAT or your UGPA or the school you attend.
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 🤲🏼
Visit at least one law school and sit in on a class before you even apply! Then ask yourself if you can truly envision being totally immersed in that type of environment for a few years.
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.
A cohesive narrative and clear idea of what you want to do as a lawyer goes a long way! Also apply as early as possible so you have max time for scholarship negotiations (and peace of mind).
-Shoot your shot -Sometimes you have to listen to your heart more than others -Be honest, the Admission Committee can smell BS -Stay true to your roots, even if some find it to be controversial- You would not want to attend a law school that does not align with your views :)
Applied to every school under the sun because I was hunting that sweet $$$$. Take advantage of fee waivers. No special softs, but strong public service resume, solid recommendations, and creative essay topic. Proud to have two T14 A’s in the cycle from hell.
No LSAT plateau is permanent Apply earlier than I did Ask for fee waivers Talk to lawyers. Find out what they do and whether they like it Recommended resources: LSAT Demon, Thinking LSAT, Michigan’s A2Z, Harvard and Yale’s Navigating Law School Admissions
Make your supplemental materials (Resume, Cover Letter, Essays, etc.) as strong as possible. These could be the difference between scholarship amounts.
Will probably attend based on some combination of cost of attendance and employment outcomes. Current ranking based on acceptances (pretty iffy on it) : Florida Georgia Indiana Arizona State Minnesota Iowa (scholarship pending)
I rewrote/workshopped/edited every piece of writing for every school. This took me weeks to do, which is why my application dates range from late September late November, but it was completely worth it. Work the heck out of your essays.
Yes I am a 3x grammy winner, nobel prize winner, olympian (only won a bronze medal tho…) highly encourage applying as soon as possible—plan ahead accordingly. I think my cycle would’ve looked a lot greener had I not applied so late
Scholarships are weird and take a long time for some schools. Be patient and do good research to see which schools are historically generous with aid. Did not have much luck negotiating but I only tried for the University of Maryland.
Applying to law school is: stressful, overwhelming, and scary. It’s also full of hope, opportunity, and joy. Feel your feelings; they are all valid. Remember that you are beautiful and strong, and I believe in you.
If you talk about mental health in your application, make sure you articulate why it will not be a liability to your legal education. This is my third cycle, and I could not be happier with my decision. Go Gophers!
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