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

LSAT 157 GPA 3.55 2024–25 cycle

Admitted to University of Iowa

…schools in different regions I’m interested living in. Personal statement tip: I like to think of my personal statement like a circle. I started in one spot, and eventually got back to the beginning at the end. It tied it all together neatly and I think it made it more powerful. Idk, shoot your shot. The worst they…

LSAT 165 GPA 3.94 2020–21 cycle

Admitted to University of Chicago

…sure everything told a story. Did NOT write a diversity statement; however, my personal statement touched on elements of diversity (race & class background). Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t think of anything to write for a diversity statement, I really don’t think it hindered me at all by not having one. The…

LSAT 168 GPA 2.90 2024–25 cycle

Attending Washington and Lee University

…I was able to center a lot of my optional essays and my personal statement around my work experience. Plus, I just think it looks better if you prove yourself capable of being professional and having money going into school helps a bunch. **Don’t quit your job to focus on this.**Utilize binding early decisions and…