Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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WarmNinePrawn

GPA: 3.51 • LSAT: 157 • Stetson University

Debt puts you in a hole before you even get started. Don’t take the LSAT without honestly trying your hardest. Merit aid = a bribe for you to come to their school because of your stats. GPA and...

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TeacherGuy19

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 169 • Georgetown University

Take the LSAT at least three times, apply to all the schools you’re interested before November, and spend weeks - months, even - perfecting your written materials (oh - and write every optional...

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wombocombo

GPA: 3.0 • LSAT: 171 • University of California—Irvine

Apply Early. I know, I know… it is annoying. But please, just do it. I don’t know how many of my WLs would be As had I just gotten it together to apply before new years or ideally before...

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PinkFlamingo

GPA: 4.0 • LSAT: 174 • University of California—Los Angeles

I recommend LSAT Demon to study! You don’t need legal experience, but you should have a cohesive narrative explaining “why law, why now.” Write all optional essays that pertain to you. Apply...

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ProjectZeus

GPA: 3.7 • LSAT: 174 • New York University

Probably only applicable to nKJDs without direct legal experience. No matter when you graduated, contact your undergrad school’s career development office and pre-law advisors. I graduated...

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FoolishTemporaryWombat

GPA: 3.59 • LSAT: 165 • University of Colorado—Boulder

Don’t pay attention to rankings. Focus on employment outcomes in the region you want to live! If you’re still in undergrad and KNOW you want to go to law school switch majors and take the easiest...

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SoupThereItIs

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 170 • Southern Methodist University

My advice would be apply for all the optional scholarships, and write every optional essay. This was a tough cycle, but I think my strong written materials were my biggest asset. I believe this...

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iDrinkAndiKnowThings

GPA: 2.4 • LSAT: 154 • Southwestern Law School

The first time I applied was in 2019. I had a 145 LSAT score and didn’t get in anywhere with my low GPA. A year later I took a Blueprint prep course and got a 150. I was very discouraged and...

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DeadViolentSponge

GPA: 3.76 • LSAT: 165 • Arizona State University

It’s not over until it’s over. I applied to most all of my schools in November, and by February I was either waitlisted or rejected at all my targets and reaches and I only got into safeties. I...