…got the R in Feb when I already had 8 T15 acceptances, an interview for BLOS for $$$$ at Berk, and $$$ from Michigan). Now, I look back and I am so grateful I had the choices I did, because it made me make the most financially sound decision and I am happy where I landed- . If Harvard would have accepted me, I would…
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Admitted to Texas A&M University…by George Mason, but I would do it again – I got an interview from them*. Abnormalities are a strength. These people read thousands of essays – be a little odd. Don’t worry about whether people will think your essay is weird because “who is going to write about that” – maybe review that sentence – because yes, no…
…X: **Michigan, UF, Richmond, W&M (+ Texas in their video interview) **Other Optionals: **GULC Video Optional Scholarship Applications: Emory Woodruff, Texas G. Rollie White Public Service, Vandy Law Scholars Merit Awards Optional Video Interviews: Texas, Minnesota (Didn’t do Vandy or TAMU). I thought I did well on…
…focus on outcomes over rankings, and be personable in interviews. Background: I am a highly non-traditional applicant. Although I was born in the US, I spent my entire childhood and high school abroad, followed by four years of mandatory military service as a combat officer in that country’s military. I later…
…written why essays for all T20s, minus NU and opted out of interview at NU which I am kicking my self for. Interview WUSTL 11/9, UR immediately after. Highly recommend giving your self enough time to have applications mostly prewritten, and I wish I retook the LSAT at least once. Mentioned very briefly why NYU in…
…Core Values, not strong but not mediocre? Not Invited to Interview for Dean’s Scholly or any Named Schollies. UVA - Nothing (Wish I would’ve wrote a why UVA but I guess it didn’t matter). Got accepted at my interview. Berkeley - Extended my PS to more than 3 pages as requested. Wrote a strong Why X imo. but maybe…
…Lewis & Clark: 10/30 - got an email today inviting me to interview with adcomms - I scheduled a phone interview during the second week of November. 11/12 - interviewed. Conversational, low-stress. Indicated that decisions would roll around in early January. 12/18 - received the acceptance email! Surprised to receive…
…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” section and provided a link to the article and interview on the resume. This was also the video I used…
UT Austin interview invitation date is for the Kira interview.
…and build your narrative around that for your application, interviews, etc. Shoot your shot! Additional timeline info: TAMU went under final review 1/30/25 (did not do optional interview) - also received out-of-state fee waiver for tuition- UVA went UR III 3/21 Additional application info: Did a GPA addendum for all…
Applicant Resources: ***Basic Info, Interview Info, Decision Communication Methods Spreadsheet: ***https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_QMOexDT795FqjPpdV66b5cXipGe_5V9XiYZBHFFJxA/edit#gid=0 Scholarship Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12jxokmaZ0IkKPfaNPruZNJ–ZvDm4iaOgIjnxBySOdo/edit#gid=1410080316…
…Acceptance. June 30, 2026 I was surprised to get an interview. A day later I got my acceptance email. Scholarship came afterwards. I attempted to negotiate to hopefully match the offer with Texas A&M, however I only got a few thousand dollars more. I am happy that I got another acceptance at a school like Wisconsin,…
…and their surrounding areas in preparation for any interviews. Find a clinic you’re curious about and email the professor as an interested prospective student; without fail, every professor I did this with got back to me within the next day. Nevertheless, understand that this process might have something much cooler…
Wrote supplementals for all my apps. Did any optional interviews. I know I want to practice in Texas, tailored my school list towards that. 3/23 Update - It was always UT, everywhere I applied was for leverage to negotiate with UT. I have a lot of personal ties to the university and Austin that were hard to give up.…
…aren’t a 170+ applicant. You can still be very successful. Interview a few local lawyers about their education and career path. Be open minded and flexible because you may not get into your target/reach/dream school. You’ll be ok. Take on as little debt as possible or only if it’s equitable to your career path.…
Reapplying in a few years for HLS. If you get an HLS II, don’t brick the interview like me
…each year. A separate application is required, and the interview process is extensive. The school itself also offered a Dean’s Scholarship, valuated at $150,000. I believe this scholarship is not conditional, but I am not certain. (02/27/2024) I had an updated transcript sent to LSAC a few weeks ago to include a…
LSAT 154 GPA 4.04 2023–24 cycle
Attending Washington University in St. Louis
…having someone proofread them Adequately prepare for your interviews 7Sage is an awesome resource for this Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself! When it comes to scholarships, be sure to ask adcomms to consider moving costs, books, living expenses, etc.
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