What follows is a comprehensive explanation of my application path to law school. I originally created this document as a PDF for a group of incredible mentees. Time will be your greatest asset or your worst enemy- I began preparing two years before the 2024 application cycle. I’ve divided ‘my story’ into nine…
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Admitted to Gonzaga UniversityLook at my lawyer, dawg, i’m going to jail
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…
Everyone says not to go to law school, and that is probably prudent advice, which is what you want from legal professionals. But if you’re thinking about applying and you’re looking at this profile because you have similar stats, I say at least apply and see what happens? Control the things you can control like…
My goal in entering the 2022/23 Cycle: Get a full ride (or very close); Receive no conditions on said full ride; Be in Washington State (but also consider other states just in case). I ended up choosing Gonzaga Law. Some of this stems from my desire to be in WA State, even Eastern WA, long term. Secondly, I want to…
Work so hard that it is UNREASONABLE for you NOT to succeed. Always, Always, Always, BET ON YOU!!
You’ve only got one shot at life. Make the most out of it.
Getting rejected sucks, but just remember they don’t see what you’re capable of where others will. Keep moving forward.
The right place is more important than the best place.
As an older candidate, prestige is not the most important factor to consider when choosing a law school. Enjoying your life as you live it should be a much higher factor in your decision. Don’t hate your life now so you can “enjoy” it in more the future.
Former Intelligence Officer. Disabled Veteran. Worked for NSA, Army, DOD. Company Commander in Afghanistan. Meritorious Service Medal. Graduated Undergrad in 3 years. Masters Degree in Education at 22. 30 years old at time of applications. GI Bill. Your Veteran status does NOT matter. You are not going to receive…
Take the LSAT at least three times, apply to all the schools you’re interested before November, and spend weeks - months, even - perfecting your written materials (oh - and write every optional essay). The LSAT is hugely important, but so is your demonstrated interest in a particular school and the quality of your…
I’m scared
“Nineteen years on the street taught me that the law is a blunt instrument. Law school is where I learn to sharpen it. To the non-trads and career-changers: do not let the years intimidate you. Experience is not baggage; it is the framework that makes the theory make sense. Chase the work that keeps you awake at…
Go back in time and take undergrad seriously…
“Real G’s move in silence like lasagna” - Lil’ Wayne
Took the LSAT twice: April ’23 - 165 June ’23 - 171 Full-time work in construction and full-time undergrad throughout the whole lsat/application process. So I’m both a non-traditional student with 15 years of work history, and in some ways a k-jd My low gpa was tempered a bit. All my low grades were from more than…
You can do it! Schools want students who will enrich their classroom environment. Sell your story. Show them how much they need you. LORs and ECs can make up for lackluster academic performance, although it will not make up the difference for the top-ranked schools. That being said, every school has more applicants…
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