Not a bad cycle overall. I got waitlisted more than I was expecting. Some advice: show interest! If you would consider a school and hold it above another school, then go to interest meetings and schedule meetings 1:1 with admissions people.
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Admitted to University of Colorado—BoulderI rewrote/workshopped/edited every piece of writing for every school. This took me weeks to do, which is why my application dates range from late September late November, but it was completely worth it. Work the heck out of your essays.
Shoot your shot, they can’t say yes if you don’t apply. Also, don’t apply to schools you won’t go to even if they send you fee waivers and invitations to apply. It’s a waste of time and energy for everyone, trust me I just did it
Withdrew from all red states and HCOL areas post-2024 election. Note: whatever stat they have for the 50th percentile or 25th percentile, remember that means 50% or 25% of people are below that! it could be you! <3
I highkey sold my trauma, I’d recommend it (Black, queer, nonbinary, trans fam wya?) On a serious note, my story is definitely what sold me to my reach and match schools, if anything. Don’t be scared to show your passion!
Apply to high reach schools even if you know for sure you won’t get in! I regret not applying solely because I will never know for certain. There was obviously something about my app these schools like aside from my stats.
If you talk about mental health in your application, make sure you articulate why it will not be a liability to your legal education. This is my third cycle, and I could not be happier with my decision. Go Gophers!
Keep taking the LSAT. And take it in-person. I went 162 -> 168 -> 167 -> 168 -> 175. The last one was the only one I didn’t take at home or in a stupid hotel. Remote test-taking sucks. Go to the testing place.
Wrote “Why X” essays, had a pretty solid personal statement. LGBTQ. Unsure if URM or not – I’m white and “Canadian Aboriginal,” and schools seem to vary on if I count if I’m not part of a US-recognized tribe.
T’inquiète frerot
Don’t tell me the odds! - Han Solo Seriously, apply where you want to get your education. The odds are low but they’re not zero.
You are wholly capable of all of this!
Create a vision for your future as early as possible. It doesn’t matter if your plan doesn’t materialize exactly as you expect, none do. However, you won’t get anywhere if you don’t start walking.
Non-trad, first-gen professional applicant with a background in low-income jobs. Happy to chat with other people in similar situations about the application process — DM on Reddit (same username).
Don’t apply late if you can, but if you do, believe in yourself and blanket the T14. I was interviewed and waitlisted after applying to Harvard in February. You miss every shot you don’t take ✌🏾
Unsolicited Fee Waivers from - Ohio State UChicago Duke Alabama GWU (even tho app is free) University of Denver Arizona State University of Utah University of Washington USC Gould NYU Temple
everything works out the way it’s supposed to 🦋
Law school admissions can be stressful and scary, but just getting to this point is a testament to your drive and hard work. Keep pushing and have fun with the process when you can :)
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