apply as early as possible. and more than anything, believe in yourself. if not you, then who? :) best of luck to you!!!
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Admitted to Florida International UniversityTake this whole process in parts: Figure out why you want to go to law schoolReally journal this out, get real with yourself (is it a career you have concrete reasons for thinking will be fulfilling or rewarding for you? Do not- go to law school because it’s the next thing to do or it would make [insert person]…
LSAT 159 GPA 3.60 2020–21 cycle
Admitted to Florida International University
only took the lsat once, my personal statement was about being a victim of assault and how that motivates my study of law, wrote a diversity statement, but no why x school essays. ADVICE in the off chance someone actually ends up reading this, here is some advice i wish i had given myself prior to beginning my law…
Not everyone has to have the same résumé – in fact, I encourage you to be unique (Being a political science major and doing legal internships over the summer is not the only path) Without rushing, apply as early as you can*. It shows initiative, organization, and interest – also you beat out the hordes of other…
Even in a hard cycle, you can still admit at a school above your medians. Should you do as I did? Probably not, I did because my tuition is paid for fully by my parents. Your UGPA should be your only focus while you are in school.- I began studying for the LSAT mid-sophomore year and took the LSAT at the beginning…
Pre-Application Notes: Attend a university for undergrad that gives out A+ grades. As in a university that uses the LSAC’s 4.3 scale. Major in the easiest possible major you can think of. Look for something you like, are good at, and/or comes naturally. Most law schools don’t care what you majored in or if you took…
Put God first! Love God & love people.
Definitely focus on the LSAT and writing supplements! I really do believe that increasing my LSAT score and working on my essays were a large factor in my acceptances and scholarships, as well as applying early (in October/early November). If an essay is optional, do it. Schools expect you to complete all writing…
To anyone looking at my account in the future, I have a couple pieces of advice. For one, do not be content with your LSAT practice test scores. There is a good chance that your score will drop a point or two (or more) on test day so I’d recommend practicing until you surpass your target score. Secondly, do not get…
Study for the LSAT at least 2 years before you plan on applying…
No amount of preparation can prepare you for what may happen on test day. Sign up for the LSAT EARLY
Military experience seems to be a very useful “x-factor” in applications. Don’t self select, if you want to go to a particular school, apply. Maybe you get in, maybe you don’t, but it’s worth it to know where you hit your ceiling. Lastly, don’t stress too much about the whole process. Draft your essays, complete…
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…
don’t take the LSAT until you are consistently scoring 3-4 pts above your target.
I should have retaken the LSAT for a higher score. I also reached out to the schools to talk about Res Life opportunities, NSU offered me a position that came with a monthly stipend and an additional $20,000/year scholarship. This is in addition to my merit scholarship. So reach out to the schools, some may have…
Wrote ‘Why X’ statements for UF, Wake, UNC, U Richmond, George Mason, and FIU. GPA out of 4.0 not 4.3 Double Major in college and graduated a year early LGBTQ+ Woman so Underrepresented Individual in Law –> Contributes to T3 Gap Year of Service through Americorps –> Contributes to T3 Fine with 157 because COVID hit…
Don’t overanalyze the LSAT, and don’t feel like if you started “late” that you don’t have a chance. Stay in touch with schools you like, and tell them you like them. Feel proud of the application you send, and don’t cut any corners. Take full advantage of what they allow you to submit in order to really show them…
Employed as a presuit writer at a law office. Published author (not academic though) Was a STEM major…(big mistake) Reaches: Upenn, UT, UF, UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, UGeorgia, Washington and Lee, FSU Targets: UMiami, Tulane, Temple, Baylor, URichmond, Northeastern, Georgia State Safety(are there really any…
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