Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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CalmStrangeCloud

GPA: 3.51 • LSAT: 163 • Rutgers University

When in doubt, just go for it! Believe in yourself.

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nykol

GPA: 3.89 • LSAT: 174 • University of Texas at Austin

The KJD tax is real, but you can get great offers if you have strong essays! Also, don’t be afraid to apply for schools you didn’t necessarily think you wanted. For some reason, UT Austin wasn’t...

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ariskatt

GPA: 3.62 • LSAT: 178 • Washington University in St. Louis

Listen, O my children, and heed my advice: Remember, O my children, that pride goeth before the fall. Each of us is a unique mix of talents and weaknesses. Learn to distinguish one from the...

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AggressivePremiumDolphin

GPA: 3.75 • LSAT: 178

Don’t go on Reddit at all. Don’t look at rankings at all. Don’t pay attention to the noise. Remove your ego from the equation.

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Goob1999

GPA: 3.92 • LSAT: 161 • Emory University

I definitely could be doxxing myself, but I’d like to be helpful. Mind you, comparison is the thief of joy. I graduated in 2022 and wanted to go to law school (hence the poli sci second major)....

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letmeinnnnnnnnnnnnn

GPA: 3.94 • LSAT: 170 • University of California—Berkeley

the law school application process is incredibly stressful but it will be okay!! try not to obsess over decisions and fill your time doing things you enjoy instead. AND STUDY HARD FOR THE LSAT!!...

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NondescriptBoilingHawk

GPA: 3.26 • LSAT: 169 • (Part-time) Catholic University Of America

Apply early! I applied late and ended up really stressed around deposit deadlines when I was still waiting for decisions and merit scholarship announcements. Also, future immigration lawyers,...

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BitterEmbarrassedLeopard

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 163 • St. John's University

Apply to every possible school you can, even if you think you won’t get it. Do it anyway.

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TeacherLawyer24

GPA: 3.55 • LSAT: 157 • University of Iowa

Big tip: if you did Americorps, TFA, Peace Corps, or even just are struggling financially, ask the admissions for a fee waiver. I paid for 2 applications total, excluding the CAS Report $45 fee,...