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

LSAT 173 GPA 3.90 2024–25 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…go there. I prepared extensively (probably too much) for interviews, so no possible question could catch me off-guard. UofC managed to still do it, though, lol. **Authenticity: **I wrote my essays more colloquially than most people, with a personal narrative style, which I believe helped me stand out in a crowd of…

LSAT 166 GPA 3.50 2023–24 cycle

Attending University of Iowa

…Jan/early Feb. Also every student who applies to Elon is interviewed over the phone as part of the application process. Iowa requires you to register for a scholarship interview after being admitted. The earlier you can apply and hopefully be admitted, the better IMO so you can schedule and complete that interview.…

LSAT 174 GPA 3.84 2022–23 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

…what I believed to be a very strong Why UChicago (alas, no interview), and the Stanford music supplemental. That was it as far as optionals; obviously not ideal, and I’d recommend writing as many of those as you have strong narratives for. —After not hearing anything from Michigan since 9/20, I sent a LOCI on…

LSAT 165 GPA 3.98 2024–25 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

…one letter until October which delayed applications Interviews: Virtual submissions for UMN and NU; Zoom interview for WashUAdvice: Apply early so you can have some decisions in before the EOY.- Take some time after undergrad to work in the legal field to determine if it’s right for you. Reach out to the admissions…

LSAT 161 GPA 3.30 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Minnesota

…lol), Stanford playlist) Tennessee requires a short video interview to complete your application - I recommend doing it as soon as the prompting pops up for you to do so, because I did not receive a link or login in later and you don’t want to lose that Minnesota has an optional video interview, but you can complete…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.07 2020–21 cycle

Attending Northwestern University

…academic addendum. I know for a fact that my essays and interviews were what got me very far in the admissions process- spend a lot of time on those and don’t short change yourself! To any URM applicants looking, don’t listen to Reddit- shoot your shot and know that with good apps and dedication to the LSAT, you can…

LSAT 169 GPA 3.96 2023–24 cycle

Attending Harvard University

The best decision I made was choosing to work for a few years between undergrad and applying for law school. My softs, my writing skills, my interview skills, and my perspective all changed for the better because I had gained real world, professional experience.

LSAT 162 GPA 3.97 2023–24 cycle

Attending Indiana University - Bloomington

…I was waitlisted at. Withdrew from WashU in late March - I interviewed in late Oct and was essentially ghosted. I had chosen a school already and elected to withdraw before receiving a decision.