UGrad: Public State Uni, Highest Honors, Top of my class for both disciplines Plethora of extracurriculars that I genuinely enjoyed (you don’t need this many I just hated myself): college ambassadors, women’s org, degree club, etc. Paid a portion of my schooling during the semester & summers. Received several…
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Don’t let a bad GPA get you down, it is what it is.
Attended military college. Applied for (and received) an Education Delay from my branch of service; will do mandatory service obligation after LS. Hope my info helps anyone with similar stats (low LSAT + high GPA). Timeline: 1NOV23: Apps submitted to all schools except Louisville, UT, Oklahoma, and Miss 10NOV:…
the year of the waitlist I guess, lol. More than 50% of schools I applied to I was waitlisted at so that’s fun. Here’s some more info on my cycle: completed all optional essays - submitted unsolicited “Why X” essays to Cardozo, UW, and CU Boulder completed kira interview for Northwestern and interviewed with…
Starting to study in June for Aug, Oct, or Nov tests in preparation of attending 1L the following year will be really tough. Everyone says start early and give yourself plenty of time and it’s really the truth! 7Sage, BluePrint, and LSAT done right (tutoring) was the best for me. I wish I had started using the LSAT…
Everybody’s got a plan til they get punched in the mouth
Apply early and widely, and don’t talk yourself out of reach schools. Don’t make assumptions about safety schools, either. Applications are at an all-time high, and being at or above medians is in no way a guaranteed acceptance. Go to the school that is best for you, and don’t let others’ choices or opinions sway…
as soon as you learn to read start studying for the lsat
Listen to Rejuvenation by JJ Sansaverino, it’s life changing.
I thought it was important to get all my apps off early to hear back early - law schools literally do not give a fuck lol they will work on their own timeline and not tell you shit until they want to so do everything at your own pace Obviously this is important and I knew this but I don’t think it set in until I…
I am a first gen high school and college graduate aka grew up in poverty! In college, I triple majored in Political Science with a concentration in International Affairs, French, and International Studies. I also was the President of College Democrats, VP of my sorority, and Social Chair for our Pre-Law society. I…
meaningful work experience + a compelling personal narrative = strong essays. Cast a wide net when applying, even if you are below medians, and always be sure to have several people look over your essay drafts. For interviews, overprepare and use 7sage to find questions in advance. It also helps to draw from…
Apply for every fee waiver possible in the application process. Half of the schools that I’ve applied to already waived application fees and in other cases, just emailing them prompted an immediate fee waiver. Don’t spend more money than you need to!! Research every LSAT study material that you can. I do recommend…
Don’t know if anyone wants to learn from me, but: -Have a compelling, specific, reason to go to law school and articulate it clearly. I specified in my PS why I need a JD to accomplish my professional goals. Sounds obvious, but it’s easier said than done, especially in a huge pool of bright, talented, passionate,…
Retook the LSAT in Feb and got 164 Applied to ASU after 164 Accepted off Hold at W&L after 164 Scholarship Increase at GW after 164 Scholarship Increase at Maryland after 164
For the sake of my mental health. I did not check my status checkers for UR1,UR2. Also, my “application complete” dates are incorrect because I mistook “completed” for “received”
Is it possible to get into a law school with a low LSAT? YesIs it possible to study in small amounts and improve your LSAT score instead of harping on the hope to transfer your 1L and apply again with better stats? Yes Please do not settle just because you do not want to wait another year to study. Please invest in…
I applied very early due to my low UG GPA and my median LSAT score. I made sure my application was ready and reviewed to submit on the first day of applications. I decided to write all the optional essays that they offered. My reasoning is that, the more you write about yourself, the more they will get to know you.…
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