Learn from the experiences and advice of successful law school applicants
What is meant to be will be.
–apply early, esp. if you’re a splitter. –get those fee waivers. –get your target LSAT and then plan your cycle, rather than plan your cycle and assume your LSAT will fall in line.
Oct 23, 2024: I just submitted all of my applications today after Oct. LSAT decisions came out, and am feeling pretty nervous. It’s hard to feel confident about my chances during such a...
Give yourself time to study for the LSAT and use that time wisely. Don’t get lost in trying to find the best prep course. Indecision is more costly than wrong decision. Spend time drilling then...
Only apply to schools you would be happy to attend! While I applied to a variety of safety, target, and reach schools, I truly would have been happy attending any of these institutions. Apply...
Terrible undergrad GPA and an alright LSAT score. I put a lot of effort into my PS and my LORs are pretty strong. We will see if it’s enough to get me some As. I’ve taken a few big swings with...
Good is the enemy of great. You are ultimately a salesperson in this process, and the product is ‘you’. The product is great, you just need to convey why each school needs to make that purchase.
Mid-cycle: Horrific so far. WL at 4 targets and safeties. No A’s. 1 R. Still waiting to hear from 8 schools, but 4 are reaches, 3 are targets, and 1 is a safety. I will add that I paid for a...
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