“The only time a lawyer can cry is when it’s all over.” – Diego Armando I stressed myself out way too much over this process, agonizing over how many recommendations to send to each school, which optional essays to complete, etc. My advice is to not do that. If a school is willing to accept 3 or 4 recommendation…
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Admitted to University of North CarolinaI’m shocked at how much I overperformed in such a competitive cycle, especially given a GPA that is quickly trending towards being below the 25th percentile at most T14s. Here’s what I think likely helped me out: Get some work/life experience after undergrad- don’t be in a rush. Be sure you’re overprepared for the…
It’s never too late to apply! If you think you have a shot (or even if you don’t) you should absolutely go for it. I applied to Stanford crazy late and the only way I can justify getting in is that these admissions cycles are total crapshoots. You and wonderful reddit have no clue what admissions are looking for and…
Your essays and narrative DO matter. Do not let your LSAT score define your file. Admissions reads so much of the same thing over and over - really think about what makes you unique and tell them what you will contribute to the student body.
The world has no name, he said. The names of the cerros and the sierras and the deserts exist only on maps. We name them that we do not lose our way. Yet it was because the way was lost to us already that we have made those names. The world cannot be lost. We are the ones. And it is because these names and these…
Recognize how much of a blessing it is that you can offset your four-year GPA with your two-hour LSAT score. STUDY FOR THE TEST AND TAKE PREP TESTS WEEKLY.
I struggled with LSAT anxiety for 4+ years. It just felt like such a big determinant of my entire future. I didn’t get the score I wanted, but I showed strong interest in my #1 school, and it worked out the way it was supposed to. I spent over a year writing and rewriting my PS. Whenever inspiration hit me, I would…
Never mind—GULC came back a week after deposits to offer $45K a year! Appeal scholarship offers, and anchor high! Hoya saxa☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️ Final decision came down to BU and NDLS since GULC gave no aid :( Goal was international law, ideally public international law (probably out of reach—womp womp) or alternately private…
Do not be afraid of a gap year! I was so close to settling with my LSAT score and applying to schools I was less excited about. It was scary to leave the education system for the first time, but it was absolutely a positive experience, gave me time to study, and helped me save some money for law school. My outcomes…
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Two Cycles Ago: Going to R&R because I know I can score higher on my LSAT and get full-ride to my dream school. Apply early and take your time with this process. You only get to do law school once. There’s no need to rush into this just because you had a plan/vision set up one particular way. You got this! Now:…
Break up with your evil boyfriend before you take the LSAT
“Applying early” is essentially a myth. Just apply before Thanksgiving. DO NOT RUSH YOUR APPLICATIONS JUST TO BE EARLY. It will probably only hinder you and give you little to no boost in applications.
SC resident Aspiring healthcare attorney GPA addenda- late-diagnosed chronic illness Why I chose W&L: scholarship offer- stellar alumni network tight-knit community within the university & throughout the town amazing program with nationally recognized outcomes for graduates including federal clerkships & jobs that…
This is a lonnnng process, but don’t give up. I am the first person in my family to go to law school, so I had absolutely 0 experience before applying. Here are some things I wish I knew before I started: -No essay is optional. Write a “why x” for every school & make sure it’s well researched. -Find someone to help…
Applied to WashU w/ redacted GPA Submitted LSAT (for double-digit point increase) and GPA addenda to all schools Submitted diversity statements to all schools No legal experience, member of AmeriCorps after college Unsolicited fee waivers: UChicago (Didn’t apply)- Penn (Didn’t apply) Cornell (Didn’t apply) Duke…
I think it is safe to say I punched above my weight this cycle and I’m incredibly lucky and blessed. I did not know what to expect and think my cycle shows how random/chaotic admissions can be. My advice is to SHOOT YOUR SHOT, I can’t emphasize that enough. People said there is no reason I should have got an A at a…
”Fat Bear” as in the brown bears of Alaska’s Katmai National Park: if not friend, why friend-shaped? https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1jsyd1Mq8RlyMVqli_BW9z1uxY2SzNtFK?sort=13&direction=a for a collection of personal statements, diversity statements, and resumes from previous cycle applicants. End of…
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