Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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LetMeInnnnnnn

GPA: 3.32 • LSAT: 169 • University of Notre Dame

I did not write any optional essays. Also, go Irish

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urleastfavteacher

GPA: 3.64 • LSAT: 179 • Stanford University

According to Dean Deal, I got SLS in spite of my GPA for a few reasons, most notably that my weaknesses were mostly in STEM courses and that my experience with Teach For America was extremely...

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JustKeepSwimming

GPA: 3.98 • LSAT: 171 • University of Virginia

Have a cohesive application that tells the story of you. Only check this site once a day or you’ll go crazy. Stay off r/lawschooladmissions.

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TheWosh

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 179 • University of Virginia

PS about my interest in human rights law, DS about my racial identity. Wrote why X or optional statements for all non T6 schools. 1 year out of college serving in Americorps, attended a...

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SpiritualWetMarmoset

GPA: 3.42 • LSAT: 167 • CUNY

Only apply to schools you’re excited about and even just one acceptance will feel like a party! 🥳

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BLG820

GPA: 3.73 • LSAT: 176 • Harvard University

Hover over results for my notes on each specific application/decisions. “Why Law” themed PS - 2.5 pages to all except where there was a strict 2pg limit. N-URM minority (Latina), but didn’t write...

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HystericalPoliteGoat

GPA: 3.54 • LSAT: 165 • Vanderbilt University

Wrote a diversity statement (that was unrelated to being an URM), “why x” for Michigan and Berk, interviewed with WashU, and did optional essays whenever available.

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Princetonhopeful

GPA: 3.59 • LSAT: 172 • University of Michigan

Softs: D3 Athlete, Relevant internships, Leadership, Bilingual Be genuine in your essays. Demonstrate perspective, humility, and maturity. And relax a little bit (please guys you are stressing me out)

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DeliriousOutgoingCatfish

GPA: 3.73 • LSAT: 165 • Belmont University

I know it’s like ??? as to why I picked Belmont, considering how my stats are wayyyy higher than their medians and I got into better schools who offered me a lot of money, but here’s why....