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 Seattle UniversityIf you are in undergrad and you know you want to go to law school, don’t graduate with a low GPA. Definitely don’t graduate with a sub-3 GPA. Ask me how I know. Just keep taking classes until you can get it up as high as you can. If you’re already out of undergrad and you fucked up and got a low GPA (especially if…
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…
Your hard work and dedication will get you far. Trust in yourself and be a good, honest, ethical, and kind person. You got this! The world is your oyster.
LSAT 152 GPA 3.80 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to William & Mary Law School
Don’t check your email everyday for decisions…just relax because this is to stressful anyways.
Work so hard that it is UNREASONABLE for you NOT to succeed. Always, Always, Always, BET ON YOU!!
Terrible undergrad GPA and an alright LSAT score. I put a lot of effort into my PS and my LORs are pretty strong. We will see if it’s enough to get me some As. I’ve taken a few big swings with schools that I have no business applying to but I think there is a small chance that my background and WE might create a…
LSAT 163 GPA 3.29 2024–25 cycle
Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles
let them tell you no, apply everywhere!
Never reveal everything you know.
You’ve only got one shot at life. Make the most out of it.
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.
I recommend studying at least 6 months for the LSAT, and like, really studying. If I could do it over, I would have studied all winter/spring and taken it early in the summer. That way you can retake it in late summer/early fall if necessary, and still apply relatively early in the cycle. I would also start jotting…
some wisdom (◕‿◕) Take the money and run.**Softs/work experience make a difference. They are necessary but not sufficient. **- Some people underestimate softs and think they can easily get into T14 schools without them. On the other hand, some people don’t realize that you need the stats BEFORE your softs matter.…
It’s not over when you lose; it’s over when you quit. Passed Seat Deposit Deadlines (Waitlisted & Pending Schools): UNC (April 15)- GW (April 15) UC Irvine (April 15) UC Davis (April 15) Northeastern (April 15) BC (April 16) WashU (April 22) Seat Deposit Deadlines (Waitlisted Schools): GULC: May 1, June 3- WashU:…
Mid-cycle: Horrific so far. WL at 4 targets and safeties. No A’s. 1 R. Still waiting to hear from 8 schools, but 4 are reaches, 3 are targets, and 1 is a safety. I will add that I paid for a consultant, and clearly not reaping any benefits of that. 1/8/24: And it seems that’s the ballgame folks. R from Kansas, which…
There is no wisdom, only Zuul. Military Veteran (Navy, multiple awards and tours) Had a mental health crisis in undergrad which tanked my GPA, wrote addendum to explain and show improvement. Cited both Perry Mason and Godzilla in my Personal Statement. Seattle U. became a non-option due to living costs in the…
My unasked for advice to applicants: make sure your application materials are cohesive and show why law (I didn’t do that well), apply broadly (with waivers) even if you think you know what you want, don’t count yourself out and over apply to “safeties” Going in UW was my to choice with Seattle U and I was anxious…
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