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Admitted to University of MemphisTalk to people you know already in the field, especially if they are still in law school or just finishing up (this is if you want their opinion on what law school is like NOW, their app process, their studying process, etc). For recs, I asked way in advance to make sure I wouldn’t have to worry about that come…
I am starting this profile to show everyone what the admissions cycle is like for someone with poor grades in their undergraduate studies. I will update regularly with test information, schools I am applying to, and how I fare in the admissions process. I am hopeful, but pragmatic. Good luck to everyone. End of…
now that my cycle is pretty much over (i mean i’ll see where the tide takes me, i suppose) here are the details on my app: i took the lsat 5 times. yup, shoulda cancelled a few times because of proctor issues, but i am also inherently bad at standardized tests. i had a minor c&f issue: alcohol policy violation 2nd…
-8 years of work experience (waitress, legal assistant, office manager) -black female veteran -I took the LSAT twice (148 the first time and 153 the second. I had a ton of technical issues the second time but opted out of retaking because I had used up my waiver and talked to admissions at Ole Miss and was advised…
Apply wide. Really wide. Embarrassingly wide. Then let the dust settle and make the smartest boring decision available. Prestige is a fine thing until you’re paying for it with money you don’t have chasing outcomes that aren’t guaranteed. The humble path taken confidently beats the prestigious path taken anxiously…
Came into school as pre-med, tanked my GPA to a 2.74. Grinded back up to a 3.3 but found out my CAS GPA was actually a 2.95. Scheduled to graduate in spring ’21 but decided to graduate in December with a second major. LSAT scores Aug ’20 - 152, November ’20 - 154, January ’21 - 158. Taking it again in August and…
don’t be like me!!!!!!!! aim to apply early (Sept-Thanksgiving) however definitely only apply when ready If you are retaking the LSAT in a later point in the cycle: Aim to use no later than Jan or Feb LSAT score.
Never quit. I’m a 51 yo retired Army Sergeant Major and law student from a family of HS grads and dropouts who never looked beyond everyone’s expectations…
Choose a school that meets your goals and offers you the most money. Unless you’re biglaw, “prestige” doesn’t matter. Don’t be a dick to fellow applicants.
God is the God of miracles. Do your best & have faith that he’ll handle the rest. -Worry about nothing, pray about everything.
Head up. Walk forward. Never forget where you came from.
go to class and apply early!
You’re gonna do great! :)
work hard play hard
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