…celebration event (undergrad) - ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship NCCCMA Scholarship Public Service Scholarship I also had a media appearance where I was interviewed by a major news outlet in 2021 for something new and cool I had done regarding racial justice. I added this to my resume under a “media appearances”…
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Admitted to Georgia State University…great schools that I was able to negotiate up from a half scholarship to a full ride at my top school (seriously, look at my GMU notes. I asked them four times for an increase). Which brings me to my next point on this topic: so long as you have competitive offers, never stop asking all your schools for increases in…
…not only accepted into Emory Law, but given a $40,000/year scholarship. Hooray! Such a decision did not come without additional work - I secured a paralegal internship (an internship I believe I only received because I had been volunteering with the organization for a year and a half), spoke with numerous current…
…in Opus appeared under the usual “admissions” tab.- GSU scholarship info: looks cheap, actually is my best offer so far. $2000 for 1L, but full tuition + $4000/year stipend for 2L and 3L as well as GA position. Received a few months post-A. Fordham application went complete 10/12 with a date change and address going…
…and speak to my interest/why law. When it comes to scholarships, know your worth and do not be afraid to ask a school for more money. It is in their best interest to have great candidates attend, graduate, and be successful attorneys. If you want it, be respectful, have back-ups and support for your asks and go for…
…school that gives you the best value both education and scholarship wise.
Have safeties Apply to reaches Keep an open mind DO NOT go to a school that offers conditional scholarships and that has very bad retention rates Stay on op of schools and write your butt off if you need to
…better score but ending up at my top choice with a great scholarship. v happy!
…down to Iowa, UConn, and PSU - Dickinson depending on scholarship offers. Committed and deposited at Dickinson on 3/24 Some general notes: Received an unsolicited CAS fee waiver from ASU so I decided to shoot my shot (at least there wasn’t a long wait for the R)- Applied to WUSTL via their website instead of LSAC…
I tailored the last paragraph of my personal statement to each school, and I believe that contributed (in part) to the scholarships I received.
…I committed to IU Maurer. Honestly, the full tuition scholarship helped my decision immensely and I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend law school with finances not being a major barrier. I hope my cycle gives hope to those who have lower stats, but strong app materials. YOU MATTER.
…Your writings and letters of rec matter tremendously for scholarship offers. Don’t slack.
This process is a marathon, not a sprint. Apply to a few schools you know will give you a full scholarship or close.
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