Admissions are getting more competitive every year. Apply to a wide range of schools, but not so many that you can’t produce high-quality applications. Answer every supplemental essay sincerely. It’s better to submit your applications a few weeks later than you would like to ensure they are perfect than to apply…
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I got in because I had absolutely amazing LOR’s from nationally known advocacy groups. These were people I worked with and who know me extremely well– not just people who know me in passing. I also had a solid history of legal writings, as in motions and docketed commentary on cases, to point to. I know people who…
dont take this too seriously its not that big of a deal
All I can say is the LSAT isn’t everything. I tried very hard but I’m such a bad test taker. I used to look at all of these acceptances and thought I’d never get here. Don’t give up. In undergrad get involved as much as possible. I couldn’t believe I was didn’t get rejected anywhere I applied. You never know, and…
If you have a top choice, let them know. Write a tailored personal statement and/or an optional essay to convey “Why (them)”. You’d be surprised how far expressing interest can take you. Informal Interviews are often overlooked but awesome opportunities to humanize yourself and your application. To my fellow…
Even in a hard cycle, you can still admit at a school above your medians. Should you do as I did? Probably not, I did because my tuition is paid for fully by my parents. Your UGPA should be your only focus while you are in school.- I began studying for the LSAT mid-sophomore year and took the LSAT at the beginning…
godspeed brothers i’m tired
880 Jd-next score.- 99 percentile. Academic probation while in undergrad. First generation HS and college graduate. 6 years public service.
LSAT 153 GPA 3.45 2025–26 cycle
Admitted to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
I wish that I had been more confident in the schools that I had applied to, and that it is actually worthwhile to study for the LSAT FOR A REALLY LONG TIME. I took it without studying and regretted it after seeing how much others had improved because of how much time they had studied.
dont crash ur car before ur lsat!
My wife became sick so I had to drop out after my university withdrawl date to take care of her, and I was rejected a medical hardship form. This tanked my GPA. I’m grateful I managed to find a school, but if you’re reading this, your GPA matters, make sure its as high as possible before applying. If you dont have a…
Didn’t write any “Why X” essays but wrote optional essays for all the schools that had them GULC - group interview in November, “special group” in the priority waitlist in December, admitted off the waitlist in April UChicago - interview with an admissions staff member in December, waitlisted in January L&C -…
Shot my shot at HLS and YLS but I realistically know I have no chances. I’ll just make memes about my rejections when I get them. International, coming from a somewhat obscure country. Some legal experience, two B.A. theses, club president. Dean’s list. President’s list. LGBTQ+. First one in family to even attempt…
I graduated with an MPA from a top university with a 3.86 in August 2020 where I also received a full-ride scholarship. This experience and my active volunteering and being an activist in the community have increased my chances of getting accepted into law school with a low LSAT Score.
You got it girl, You got it. -Drake (No Guidance)
Don’t forget the personal aspect of admissions. Talk to them on the phone or via zoom and establish a connection and let them see you as a person and not just an application. Don’t be afraid to showcase your personality.
Sometimes the obvious choice isn’t the best choice. Be confident in your decision and dreams and let it drive your future!
Don’t freak out. I’m retaking the LSAT loud sigh
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