Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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DivineCactus

GPA: 3.12 • LSAT: 175 • Washington and Lee University

If you are thinking about delaying your cycle to get a better LSAT-DO IT! it makes a HUGE positive difference, and in the end, time passes quickly.

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thisdopelife

GPA: 3.82 • LSAT: 155 • University of Montana

I am not qualified to offer wisdom for future generations. But I’d happily accept some.

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BlackBreadsBoat

GPA: 3.87 • LSAT: 180 • University of Michigan

Not sure how valid my advice is (see waitlists below), but here goes: Take the LSAT when you’re ready. Take your time with the essays. Don’t stress too much. It’d be nice to get into every...

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LudicrouslyCapacious

• Cornell University

having a bad time in undergrad does not mean you can’t go to law school. i think what helped me was balancing out the GPA with the LSAT score, a long line of relevant work experience, clear...

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frankiesdad

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 169 • Fordham University

Be practical about where you’re applying. Interest rates are high, the job market is tightening, and even those who get jobs in big law regularly refer to their situation as “golden handcuffs.”...

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TheRedBaronPizza

GPA: 2.21 • LSAT: 158 • University of Tulsa

It’s all a numbers game.

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Slayorama3000

GPA: 3.99 • LSAT: 171 • Columbia University

for future international students (esp those who are not URM): MAKE SURE you have an above median LSAT. as a “reverse splitter” at my target schools things were pretty tough for me, but i think...

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PicayunePaleWolf

GPA: 3.41 • LSAT: 172 • University of Georgia

Nontraditional Student, 31 years old. Wrote a GPA Addendum as my CAS GPA included classes from over a decade ago. My GPA since coming back to school is a 3.91. Work experience is a lot of...

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guppypoo

GPA: 2.77 • LSAT: 164 • Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law

I know there is not a lot of info on super low GPA high LSAT splitters so I am going to document my journey here. Background Info: I took the LSAT once in June of 2024 and scored a 164- I also...