Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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HaplessWarlikeBadger

GPA: 3.93 • LSAT: 173 • University of Pennsylvania

R&R applicant. Applied in the 2023-2024 cycle as a KJD with 165 LSAT and struck out of T-14 with some acceptances in T-30. Hope that my outcomes this year can convince others that gaining some...

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BurntStinkyToast

GPA: 3.2 • LSAT: 155 • Southwestern Law School

Science major C&F issues disclosed 3 years of legal internship experience Law-related extracurriculars

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UnderRepresentedTryhard

GPA: 3.2 • LSAT: 162

If you’re comparing yourself to me, account for these variables: I don’t know what soft I fall under, either T2 or T3, but I lean towards T3 because…well. I am typing with my hands and I am using...

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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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NostalgicBrownLeopard

GPA: 3.81 • LSAT: 162 • University of San Diego

(all times are pst) USD submitted all optional essays + gpa/lsat addendum- A via lawhub portal @ 12:30 PM acceptance email @ 1:14 PM scholarship email @ 1:19 PM LMU submitted all optional essays...

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comfortfromwithin

GPA: 3.94 • LSAT: 172 • Georgetown University

A non-original PS, rushed supplemental essays (for the schools I did turn them into), and a non-cohesive resume are (what I assume) the reasons for my results. High stats aren’t sufficient...

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jtzlaw

GPA: 4.01 • LSAT: 154 • University of Connecticut

If you have a top choice, let them know. Write a tailored personal statement and/or an optional essay to convey “Why (them)”. You’d be surprised how far expressing interest can take you. Informal...

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FrenchPressBenchPress

GPA: 3.62 • LSAT: 177 • Columbia University

I got into multiple T14 schools with a GPA below all their 25th percentiles. Somehow. I’ve seen a lot of applicants with nearly identical numbers get different outcomes. People always say essays...

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MurgoodTharshall

GPA: 2.9 • LSAT: 149 • Elon University

I am creating this profile so people can come journey with me and my specific situation. I have been out of undergrad for a little over 4 years and currently hold a Director Position for a...