…their careers–people who really know me well and know my personality and my strengths and weaknesses. I haven’t heard anything thus far that really made me second guess going into law. The only big hang up I have is billable hours, but I think that’s something I could get over, and also I do have an interest in…
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Admitted to University of Kentucky…that information, but also the information they get from personal statements and essays. The stats put your foot in the door, but your personality closes the ballgame. In the future if you’re finding this profile and have similar stats, invest the time and energy to improve that LSAT to 170+. It unlocks so many…
…from that point forward. Essays- Get thinking about your personal statement ASAP. I went through several iterations before feeling inspired to write my final version. Look into seeing if your alma mater has a Pre-professional Advisement center/Prelaw adviser of some sort. I got an editor at BYU’s PPA center to look…
Numbers are only part of the story. Craft a convincing Personal Statement that shares who you are and why you want to go into law. Admissions only knows what you tell them! Lean into your background. Apply to schools within reason. Rejections are demoralizing so be ambitious but realistic. If you’re within the…
A low LSAT score is not necessarily a huge detriment to being admitted into law school. Your GPA and soft factors can go a long way, especially with a good personal statement!
Shoot your shot! Leave no stone uncovered and The one thing that helped me the most in my application was creating a strong narrative. My personal statement, additional essays, and resume all created a cohesive and powerful story as to why I wanted to be a lawyer! It helped me land specific program scholarships that…
I tailored the last paragraph of my personal statement to each school, and I believe that contributed (in part) to the scholarships I received.
Work hard on your personal statement and make sure it’s a cohesive argument for your acceptance to a law school. Write like a future lawyer. Your writings and letters of rec matter tremendously for scholarship offers. Don’t slack.
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