wrote “Why X” law school at the end of each PS; addressed ROUGH start to undergrad, break (+ WE), & upward GPA trend in addendums not sure how to note my WE since I’ll be graduating undergrad in the spring and starting law school in the fall (like a traditional student), but I accumulated approx. 2 years of WE on…
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You miss every shot you don’t take! Don’t listen to the hate, you’ve got this! You will be an incredible lawyer!
“LSAT is the wrecking ball.” Control what you can.
A poor personal statement can overshadow your stats. Don’t overlook your written materials.
LSAT 166 GPA 3.89 2026–27 cycle
I would be sure that you know for certain that you want to be a lawyer before you go to law school. Maybe try to get some experience doing the work that lawyers do (e.g., being a patent agent). Law school is not worth the expense for those who “might” want to be a lawyer.
Non-traditional student looking only in Houston area for schools. Can’t change my GPA so worked on higher LSAT. Went from 140-159 self studying using Kahn Academy and PowerScore. Wish I had more time to keep improving but it is what it is. Applying to all three local law schools: STCL for spring 2023 start and…
Apply to more places! It’s worth it to have the backups and will save you much in terms of emotional stress. I didn’t think it mattered until I had been waiting for decisions for two months. Also, while it may seem like a waste of money, applying to schools solely for the purpose of using their scholarship award for…
Take your time studying for the LSAT. It took me quitting my job as director at a non-profit, going part-time, and spending almost everyday studying for about 1.5-2 hours, mainly focusing on review. I used the LSATDemon tool to conquer the LSAT. Prepare your essays ahead of time and always send professional, cordial…
You should be the main character in your personal statement, and there should be a through line that explains why law and why now. As a veteran, I recommend focusing more on what impact or change you want to make, rather than strictly your military service. But, I also think you should highlight your service because…
schools only care about your highest lsat score! take, re-take, and re-re-take until you’re happy.
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Reapplying for 2022-23 cycle with a higher LSAT Results from 2021-22 cycle with 168 LSAT: NYU (1/14/22): hold, rejected- Cornell (1/3/22): rejected Northwestern (1/12/22): rejected WashU (12/13/21): rejected Boston U (1/3/22): waitlist, rejected Vanderbilt (1/14/22): waitlist, rejected UMinnesota (12/15/21):…
T3.75 imo, I don’t think being LGBTQIA+ is that much of a boost (though I did write about it). Biracial nURM, T20 undergrad. Wrote DS for some schools and integrated it into PS for others. Wrote Why X for Berk, Duke, GULC, UVA, Option 8 for UMich, Core Strengths for UPenn, and Top 10 for GULC. Foolishly waited until…
Graduated from a meh state school in 3 years, failed French 101 in freshman year (i know kill me please). Busted ass in my last year and brought my GPA up to the current level. I probably could have worked harder on my essays, and should have submitted a diversity statement (undocumented immigrant, mild poverty). my…
Shoot your shot! don’t feel like you’re crazy for knowing where you belong. I’m below 25ths at every school I’ve applied and have been pleasantly surprised thus far. There is no shame in recognizing your weaknesses as equally as your strengths. I’ll most likely R&R, but I’m glad I at least took the chance where I’m…
It’s better to have a higher LSAT score than applying early and February is NOT too late to take the LSAT! I applied in November 2023 w/ a 154 LSAT and then decided to put my applications on hold to retake the LSAT in Feb. FSU accepted me w/ my 154 and I sent my Feb score (159) to the schools I put on hold and was…
Love y’all! R&Ring and going for it HARD next year. Watch this LSAT score jump, baby!! xoxo!! Grown-ass woman (lesbian, formerly homeless child, first to graduate college/first to go to grad school, current legal-themed brewery owner, chronic illness, AmeriCorps) who decided to chase her dream of law school after…
I WANT TO CRYYYY UGHHH
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