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

LSAT 160 GPA 3.50 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Missouri

…The only thing that was not great was that they sent scholarship info through the snail mail, but far and away the best acceptance package. Mizzou: Radio silence from them until I got a phone call on 11/28 from the Dean of Admissions. Also used the snail mail for scholarship info. Will not reconsider scholarships…

LSAT 160 GPA 3.54 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to Marquette University

…(WI resident, LOR from Marquette grad): **Accepted **- scholarship to come University of Houston: Waitlisted University of Denver (Sturm): Accepted. Provost Scholarship awarded - 40k off per year totaling 48k for 3 years Drake University: Accepted. Dean’s Scholarship awarded - 40K off per year totaling 30K total for…

LSAT 161 GPA 3.27 2025–26 cycle

Attending Marquette University

…away in September. Federal loan caps are now $50k/year. Scholarships matter. Pay close attention to accreditation, employment outcomes, bar passage rate, cost of attendance, and conditional scholarships. While you do not need to attend a T14 to be a great lawyer with solid job prospects, do not agree to attend a…

LSAT 155 GPA 3.40 2022–23 cycle

Admitted to Drake University

My priority was staying out of debt, so I used this site to maximize my scholarship potential. You should too! I didn’t apply to any “reach schools”, only schools were people with similar stats got a decent scholarship. My number one piece of advice is to prioritize staying out of debt over rank or prestige. I’ve…

LSAT 156 GPA 3.41 2025–26 cycle

Attending Washburn University

Wait as close as you can until the seat deposit deadline before attempting to get scholarships reconsidered.

LSAT 155 GPA 3.71 2025–26 cycle

Attending Drake University

Apply ASAP. You have a much higher chance of getting into a school when you apply when applications open. You also have a much higher chance of getting a scholarship.

LSAT 150 GPA 3.79 2022–23 cycle

Attending Marquette University

…early, I waited too long. You have a higher chance of scholarships and acceptances.- Your first choice might change and that’s okay. I learned after applications that Marquette was more aligned with the type of school I wanted by around a month after applying. Be confident! a low LSAT score isn’t the end go the…

LSAT 166 GPA 3.36 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Wisconsin

…of Wisconsin-Madison as they provided a full-ride scholarship to me, and Madison, WI, is a great place to live. I eventually want to move back west as I will be leaving the region but am okay being in Wisconsin for school and working here after for a bit.

LSAT 166 GPA 3.80 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of North Carolina

…over 3 years at UNC with what amounts to nearly a full scholarship (thanks to their amazing in-state tuition) was just too good to turn down. -Not especially interested in debt or biglaw and have SO in state. Ultimately a no-brainer, I think, given my preferences. Would have taken $$/$$$ from Duke to get me to…

LSAT 163 GPA 3.24 2020–21 cycle

Attending University of Nebraska

A lot of scholarship, location, and support system factors made Nebraska an easy decision for me and I love my interactions with Dean Moberly.

LSAT 150 GPA 3.60 2020–21 cycle

Attending Louisiana State University

…you could possibly see yourself at. SHOOT YOUR SHOT. Scholarships are negotiable. Schools will put you on hold to allow others to apply and then compare you to them. Holds are better than being Waitlisted. IF YOU ARE A VETERAN go to this link. If you are using your GI Bill within 3 years of getting out of the…