…was happy with a 157 as my initial starting point but felt personally I could do better with less distractions in my testing environment and more structured studying. June 2021 LSAT Flex - scored a 163. I would have been happy with a 162 and gladly did a point better than that! In all of my practice tests, I never…
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Admitted to Drexel UniversityTook the LSAT twice with one cancellation (got sick during the test). Scores were 158, cancel, 160. Applied with a diversity statement about chronic invisible illness, and a personal statement on my experience growing up with a parent that struggled with addiction. Included an academic addendum for two breaks in my…
…I would recommend maybe two or three max. Make sure your personal statement goes back to “Why law school”. I wrote an addendum regarding my GPA and a diversity statement. I applied with two academic and one professional letter of recommendation. If I could go back, I would tailor my essays to each school and answer…
…to be able to write an artistic or intimate memoir as a personal statement if you don’t want to–especially if that’s not your style. Write with honesty and show schools how you got to where you are today, what your goals/values are, and why you’ll be a great lawyer. Good luck!
…At one of my schools, admissions staff remembered my personal statement and discussed the content of one of my supplementals at an accepted students day 3 months later. This played a massive role in my decision-making. UPDATE 4/10/2023: Put down a seat deposit at Duquesne! Thanks to the entire LSD community for all…
…print it out and re-read though it. Try to keep your personal statement between 500-750 words. Don’t settle for any school ranked under 130 unless you are on a full ride (I wouldn’t go anywhere past 140). Do your research. Check 509 employment outcomes at whatever school you are applying to. Check the guidebook of…
I’m a HOYA LAWYA Shoot your shot and don’t hesitate to apply to your first choice. I only took the LSAT once and my resume, personal statement, optional essays (I always did them) and recommendations all focused on my experience in advocacy and social justice and my interest in my being a public interest attorney.…
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