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Learn from the experiences and advice of successful law school applicants

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GridNorth8
GPA: 2.95 • LSAT: 172 University of Michigan

Wrote Why X for my top choices, optional essays, and did requested, relevant addenda. Splitter but had some decent softs, there is hope for you!

11 months ago
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DysfunctionalStingray
GPA: 3.92 • LSAT: 168 Duke University

Apply to as many places as you want and feel comfortable affording. I considered only applying to one program (knowing I would likely get in on a full ride) but applied to a few more for...

11 months ago
GhostOfWoodyGuthrie
GPA: 3.7 • LSAT: 172 Arizona State University

Hey! Hope this is helpful. Unfinished MA in Europe, BA from flagship state university that isn’t well known outside of sports. Work in nonprofit going on 2 years, large amount of volunteer work...

11 months ago
Miekix
GPA: 3.25 • LSAT: 179 Washington University in St. Louis

167-179 LSAT, most decisions were made before the new score Attending WashU, rough cycle 😂

11 months ago
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literariel
GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 165 Yeshiva University (Cardozo)

-wrote programmatic contribution for ucla -did upenn’s values essay -vandy interview on 11/11 (requested in app a week prior to interview date) -published undergraduate thesis in liberal arts field

11 months ago
letmeinyourlawschool
GPA: 3.21 • LSAT: 163 University of Texas at Austin

Sent UT LOCI 4/26 (after business hours) Sent UVA LOCI 4/27

11 months ago
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Pandamonium
GPA: 4.1 • LSAT: 164 Washington University in St. Louis

Wrote Why X Essays for every school except: Harvard- Penn (wrote Why X as LOCI upon waitlist) USC (wrote Rothman) Other Essay Topics: PS: Focused on interest in patent law- DS: Discussed...

11 months ago
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Nonstop
GPA: 3.88 • LSAT: 177 Columbia University

I am still confused as to why some schools were not interested in me and others liked me a lot. I think I wrote a very individualized and unique application which probably cut both ways. So, I...

11 months ago