Advice for 16high LSAT applicants shooting for a T-14: Apply to as many schools as you would actually consider going to. It’s going to be a gamble so increase your chances by having many options! All it takes is one A :)
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Admitted to Northeastern Universityi have no idea i’ll let you know when i have decisions
Spend more time studying for the LSAT than you think. As long as you are still learning, you should still be studying. Take good care of yourself and take as much time off as you need between undergrad and law school.
Wrote “Why X”’s for my top choice schools, diversity statements when they were accepted (not a URM but Southeast Asian), and a GPA addendum. Initially applied with 15high LSAT. Retook in January with current score.
Apply early in the cycle if you can. Do the optional essays (nothing is really ‘optional’) Study for the LSAT for at least 3 months (take breaks, don’t burn out) PROOF READ Everything happens for a reason :)
Do every optional zoom, every optional essay, every optional interview. go to every admitted student’s day you can. i had no clue each school would actually differ in terms of culture, academic rigor, etc.
Don’t overthink. Trust the process and do your best. Refuse massive debt! I recommend getting a tutor for the LSAT. I used Powerscore and it helped me go from 162 –> 170 after months of hitting a wall
Don’t pay for law school! Apply to a wide variety of schools and take the offer that maximizes job outcomes and minimizes debt. Good luck!
Don’t give up and don’t believe you don’t have a shot because of your scores! And don’t hide your political values because you think adcoms will disagree with you. Be who you are and it will work out!
Waitlisted at these schools last cycle with the same stats: BC WashU Emory I withdrew from all three in May 2021 and decided to re-apply the next cycle since I committed to my job for another year
Go outside. Stretch. Breathe. Make your favorite meal. Refreshing your email won’t summon your decisions. Once you get to law school, remember what brought you there. I hope you change this world.
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).
Take the LSAT 2-3 times until you score at or above your LSAT PT average. Give yourself 5+ months to study for the LSAT as well! Apply in September if you can, and definitely before Thanksgiving.
Study for the LSAT as much as you can, even though it’s expensive. The $1,000-$2,000 cost of tutoring may save you tens of thousands of dollars in debt as a law student even at great law schools.
no wisdom just extremely ready to be done with this process honestly i just spent a truly depressing amount of time agonizing over writing and rewriting and editing my PS/DS/other statements
you should be proud of yourself for going through an application cycle no matter what. and do not feel bad if you give up rank for scholarships, especially if you are doing public interest!!
Went into the process being okay with a lot of debt, came out of it realizing that a full ride in a market I want to be in means a big deal to me. Did not write any LOCIs whatsoever.
Get your best possible GPA and LSAT. Write about what makes you who you are, discuss your identity. Apply early. Apply to lots of T14s. Negotiate your aid, communicate your needs.
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