…LSAT - Start studying your junior year of college or even earlier if possible. Choose an LSAT learning program and stick with it. An overabundance of resources that all say the same in different ways will only cause confusion. Take the LSAT as many times as you need to. Most law schools only take your highest score…
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Admitted to University of MiamiAsk for fee waivers, I was only told ‘no’ twice. Apply early and widely. Look at the NALP and ABA Employment reports and base your decisions on where to apply and attend on those. Assume you will be an average student and make sure you’re ok with the average outcomes for the schools you consider. EVERY part of your…
…what separate you from other applicants. Ultimately, my decision came down to UCLA, Michigan, Duke, and Virginia. I loved all four of their environmental programs. Virginia came in with the lowest scholarship offer of any of my acceptances, and UCLA was just a little too far away from home, so it became a battle…
I thought it was important to get all my apps off early to hear back early - law schools literally do not give a fuck lol they will work on their own timeline and not tell you shit until they want to so do everything at your own pace Obviously this is important and I knew this but I don’t think it set in until I…
…in my acceptances and scholarships, as well as applying early (in October/early November). If an essay is optional, do it. Schools expect you to complete all writing questions to demonstrate that you have true interest in attending. I picked Emory due to the fact that I wanted to stay on the east coast, and they…
CAS updated on 2/9 with new 3.95 GPA, all decisions made after this date had this new GPA on file. Only a .01 difference so probably didn’t make a difference. Lots of leadership positions on campus, research positions & published article, regular degular on-campus job Would definitely say that I had a consistent…
…living in a place like Atlanta, Charlotte, or Nashville. Decisions and Final Thoughts: Take advantage of the LSAC forum for fee waivers. Also, UNC has a need-based fee waiver request form. I had a salary reduction due to Covid and I was granted a fee waiver. That rejection was tough because I was practically at the…
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