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Shoot your shot. One T3 (maybe T2) soft, everything else solidly T4. Two years work experience as a Legal Assistant. I wrote all optional statements for SLS, Berkeley, and GULC, as well as one for Michigan and UCLA. I only applied to schools I would have considered attending, but there’s some wisdom to applying to…
The fact that you even submitted an application means you got farther than most people. It’s okay to be proud of yourself!
Don’t let people scare you away from taking the GRE if you have a very strong application (high GPA, great softs, solid narrative) and you feel like you can score better on the GRE than the LSAT (or if you already have a good GRE score on file). Just be prepared for two things: **1) **outcomes are even less…
R&R from last cycle. Applied broadly, wasn’t set on any geographic region, just wanted a great fit with my average stats. Wrote essay for Tulane, but a big reach…. wasn’t surprised by the R. Wrote a why OU and had a great interview, which probably helped me get in as I was around both 25ths. Attempted to negotiate…
I knew my GPA would be lower than many applicants so I chose to apply as early as possible to get ahead. I feel this worked out in my benefit and allowed me to also receive scholarships that I might not have been offered later on if I waited. I also had extensive work experience in a court setting and feel this gave…
Apply early, even if you don’t have an LSAT score on file yet. I did not have a lot of guidance and only discovered Reddit/LSD after I took the January LSAT. I didn’t know any better, but had I applied in December, I would have been up for review when my LSAT Score returned. I have had a fairly unsuccessful cycle,…
You can do it! Schools want students who will enrich their classroom environment. Sell your story. Show them how much they need you. LORs and ECs can make up for lackluster academic performance, although it will not make up the difference for the top-ranked schools. That being said, every school has more applicants…
Wrote optionals for Michigan and NYU (Scholarship Essays) Spend as much time getting the best LSAT you can, including finding a study group that works well. Heavy PI or bust focus Worked full time for first two years of undergrad, transitioned to internships afterward Do your prep work for each university that…
take the lsat in college. people will tell you that you’ll have more time once you’re done with school — you won’t. you’ll have more responsibilities, and you’re unlikely to have the study habits or structure in place to hit the score you want. try to keep extracurriculars on your plate. apply for programs, work on…
Fellow international applicants, consider seriously about applying to U of Toronto Law and UBC Law; admission into T14 is a lottery system for us…
Powerscore and LawHub practice exams for LSAT review is all you need. Follow the 6 week study plan linked below, take it once. Done. https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/help/6-week-study-plan Stop being neurotic and over-checking the status check portals. Wait for any potential interview requests, update your…
Apply broadly, but only to schools you could genuinely see yourself at Take the time to write strong, well-crafted essays Reach out to schools for application fee waivers, even if you didn’t qualify through LSAC APPLY EARLY (as long as your materials are strong and ready). Earlier than you think you need to. I’m…
Thought I was going to WashU for most of the cycle. I sent what was basically a withdrawal email to GW after getting in off the WL, and they responded by matching my WashU offer. I know WashU over GW for roughly equal cost is the choice 98% of applicants would make, but for someone with little interest in BL and…
LSAT 154 GPA 3.65 2026–27 cycle
“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.” -Jean de La Fontaine
Shortcuts equal shortcomings. What’s for you will always be for you. Embrace the now, tomorrow is not promised.
You can take the LSAT more than once, but don’t take it if you’re not ready. Also make sure you withdraw or reschedule your LSAT registration so a “W” doesn’t show up on your LSAT report. I think the number of takes and “W”‘s I had affected my cycle (admittedly excessive amount). This cycle was miserable. I hope you…
LSAT wisdom: start studying before you think you need to start studying- don’t sign up to take a test until you’re ready signing up before you’re ready will not get you motivated to study more than you already are – so don’t do it learn the fundamentals and then drill, drill, drill be consistent, not perfect try to…
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