Multiracial: Half Black, half white, Work Experience: Attending immediately after graduating (KJD), but with two years full time WE in a team leadership position at an international company during college. Additionally worked two full time jobs over the summer. Academic info: Big mid-Atlantic state school undergrad.…
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Admitted to Columbia Universitywrite about what you’re passionate about~~ i wrote one essay on a professional passion and another on a personal one. as opposed to the so-called “cohesive narrative,” i tried to show two different sides of myself, both of which will contribute to who i’ll be in the class- and courtroom. good luck!!
Don’t listen to the people telling you not to be KJD (or in my case super KJD). They are right that you need time to prepare, but they are wrong in thinking that the clock only starts after you graduate. Take the LSAT as early as possible, apply as early as possible, and believe in yourself. A lack of work…
Really, really focus on your personal essay. I am confident that my narrative is what pushed me over the edge.
I wish I’d applied to more schools so that I could have better leverage for negotiating financial aid. Also, if you’re a college freshman or sophomore considering going straight through, I recommend checking if your school has a 3+3 program where you can do your 1L year while you’re an undergrad senior (off the top…
One of my loved ones reminded me recently how proud they are that I am taking this first step, and I (a random internet stranger) am proud of + admire all of you. Truly, **we worked hard to get here and will do/are doing what we can for applications. Sending good vibes! And I am manifesting that your application…
Average softs: some leadership and research; 🏳️🌈(but I feel weird about it making me T3?) Harvard Interview (S.P.) : way too nervous, didn’t feel like it went well // UChicago Interview (A.W.): very conversational, felt like it went well! Supplemental Essays (if you don’t see it here, I didn’t write it): Michigan:…
Take lots of time on your apps. It took me a few months after taking the LSAT to write my essays. Take a gap year or a few like I did and follow your passion! Your story will write itself with time. Softs really can move the needle. On that note, my interviews were far from ideal and I did notice typos on my apps…
It all turns out okay in the end.
Reapplicant (0 admits for the previous cycle) Resident alien 3.85 in my Academic Summary Report (for finishing my college degree in the U.S.) Above Average in my JD Foreign CAS Evaluation (for receiving education aboard for 2.5 years) STEM major with professional experience in a big name. Got a patent for my…
Message me on Reddit u/LawAndOreo if you have any questions! Looking to help as many people as I can!
I put myself as T4 softs because I’m KJD and most of my resume items are typical undergraduate activities: legal internship, lab research, TA position, and club leadership. However, I am a first-generation college student with 2 majors (STEM + business-related), which maybe helped me standout a little bit, but…
LSAT 174 GPA 3.85 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to University of Pennsylvania
If you want to get into Berkeley, do all the bells and whistles on the application. Try not to get your heart too set on one school and be open-minded, I almost didn’t apply to Penn because of their corporate reputation but then I visited and fell in love.
Applying late doesn’t hurt as much as your friends or reddit will tell you. Take your time and really flush out your application and essays (it took me nearly 4 months to feel comfortable with my essays and application, so make sure to plan ahead)! Despite applying late, the scholarship opportunities at my top…
Worry about the things you can control and do your best to let everything else go. Be a real person. There are hundreds of other people out there with your stats. You are more than just a dot on a 2x2. And that matters. Even if sometimes it doesn’t matter to a school it should matter to you. Unless it’s a decision,…
Make sure your Yale 250 is captivating and personally relevant (without stressing personal details in the text). Find that nugget of philosophy you can’t stop thinking about lately and explain why. Don’t worry about showing off your vocabulary or accomplishments as much as engaging your reader. Treat it like the…
Skip Reddit; listen to Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam and Kristi! Plan to spend a few months on your essays, and ask your friends and mentors for feedback. Most importantly, have a clear sense of why law school is the right step for you. This isn’t just important for admissions, but for your well-being…
making my profile public to help anyone who has the same stats at me! i stopped recording scholarship amounts after i got my award to the school i will be committing to. i didn’t remain on any waitlists. best advice is to NOT apply to as many safety schools as me; it was a waste of time and money and provided no…
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