Email schools and ask for waivers. 99% of them will give you one within 24-48 hours.
Applicant wisdom
Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.
196 entries
Admitted to University of IowaStay true to yourself and your values, and remember you can’t pour from an empty cup!
Apply broadly but most importantly visit if you can!!!!! You never know which location will reach out and grab you.
Shoot your shot and give yourself enough time to study! Don’t stress too much it all works out in the end :)
On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home.
Filled out all application materials/essays. Took about three months to write my personal statement myself.
A 167 is not what it used to be XD. If you are reading this, I wish you luck in your application process!
Spend more time on the LSAT than on anything else. I rushed the studying and got a average result.
In the narrative of your law school application, let your aspirations speak louder than your fears
Shoot your shot - you deserve to be in these institutions. Just tell your story and be authentic.
APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO WAIT ANOTHER YEAR!
Get lots of fee waivers! Even if not from CRS. Attend events! Email admissions offices!
good luck! remember that the goal is to become a lawyer, not just to get into schools
GRE (164V, 156Q, 5.0W) only sent to required schools: Harvard, NU, ND, Penn, USC, NYU
DO NOT LISTEN TO THE BLURBS ON UR STATUS PAGE!!!! THEY MEAN NOTHING. :/ :/ :/ :/ :/
Highly recommend 7sage. 2 year UG gap on top of 2 years of retroactive withdrawals.
The best day to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second best day is today.
apply early triple check all your materials be compelling believe in yourself
Your study break just got better: follow @lawschooldata on Follow @lawschooldata on TikTok & Instagram