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Advice applicants left on their LSD.Law profiles, searchable by topic, school, and stats.

LSAT 162 GPA 3.84 2020–21 cycle

Attending Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law

…management experience at a major grocery chain. Other softs could be considered my degree, since I was playing lots of concerts as someone studying music. I think the musician route was compelling, but it wasn’t like I had a soft(s) that made people go “wow!” Although I did have numerous deans/other adcoms say that…

LSAT 171 GPA 3.00 2023–24 cycle

Attending Cornell University

…only factors that matter in this regard. Don’t think your softs will overcome these factors. Be realistic, even in your reach schools. But don’t be afraid to dream big also. If you will always regret not applying to School X, and you can afford to do so, do it! The first page I built had when the applications opened…

LSAT 172 GPA 3.69 2025–26 cycle

Attending Arizona State University

…too much! Y’all don’t have the same personal statement, softs, or lives! TLDR: try not to agonize over potential outcomes. Cross those bridges when you come to them!

LSAT 172 GPA 3.79 2022–23 cycle

Attending Duke University

…many times as it takes to get a 170+, and lean into your softs. I don’t have any family members or friends in law, and had no idea what I was doing when I applied. I was just very candid and transparent in my application, and studied for the LSAT for over a year. Do some community service and show law schools that…

LSAT 162 GPA 3.79 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to Boston College

Shoot your shot! -D1 Athlete -Top 20 UG -Applied with a 3.76, increased to 3.79 after fall grades -Softs: several internships; publication in prestigious undergrad law journal; leadership role in several college clubs; semester abroad -wrote why x for every school

LSAT 164 GPA 2.78 2023–24 cycle

Admitted to Baylor University

…the “shoot your shot” advice. In my experience with good softs (imho), I didn’t get in anywhere if I was under medians.