What follows is a comprehensive explanation of my application path to law school. I originally created this document as a PDF for a group of incredible mentees. Time will be your greatest asset or your worst enemy- I began preparing two years before the 2024 application cycle. I’ve divided ‘my story’ into nine…
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Admitted to University of Montanacelebrate your little wins, be easy on yourself, don’t forget how bell curves work, and never ever ask for advice on reddit (instead ask: an admissions officer at that school, a professor or faculty member at your undergrad, a friend in law school, etc)
Apply to schools in order of last choice to first choice. This will allow you more time to find mistakes you may have missed in documents. Apply as early as possible. Don’t be afraid to retake the LSAT; your score might just surprise you and save you a couple of thousand dollars (or maybe tens or hundreds). However…
Application Components: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PKETmeTic01VbUu0nRdaOcLqXJbejtd8?usp=sharing Finding any examples of personal statements, addenda or scholarship applications were like gold to me during this process so I’ll try and pay it forward. Anyone who knows me will be able to fully tell so…uh,…
Don’t let a bad GPA get you down, it is what it is.
Don’t compare yourself to others. Do your best to be your best and you will be successful.
Super late applicant. Was planning on applying 2022-2023 cycle but ended up bumping up my lsat test date and finishing up my app at the last minute but in time for admissions at my first choice. For the non-traditional folks and those debating about delaying school a few years - work experience can more than make up…
Prestige isn’t everything; what really matters is happiness and making an impact in the lives of others.
Looks like an R and R year for me. I initially put down a deposit for Oregon Law but will be withdrawing. It is simply too expensive and they gave me hardly any scholarship. Plus, I just got a new job that is amazing so law school may not be even worth it now. Still holding out on U of AZ for on the waitlist just…
GPA is out of 4.0 scale. I am a history major currently going into my Senior year of University and studying for the August and October LSATs! I hope to post some of my scores and positive vibes as I go! I also plan on taking the GRE, and will post how that affects my acceptance as well.
Apply more broadly than you think is necessary, especially if applying in Feb/March. Apply as early as possible! I had no LORs from any academic source, only from my work supervisors. I think this played a significant role in admission decisions.
今度は今度. 今は今. Next time is next time. Now is now.
Sometimes life just turns you upside down and you have to really look at yourself to decide what you want. Even then, you still may not know. Patience may be a virtue, but that doesn’t mean I have any. (waiting to hear back from schools)
Your stats are not the definition of thy self, and all that matters in the end is how hard you can work, and why you are working that hard. Continue on a path of greatness and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Wrote “Why X” essays, had a pretty solid personal statement. LGBTQ. Unsure if URM or not – I’m white and “Canadian Aboriginal,” and schools seem to vary on if I count if I’m not part of a US-recognized tribe.
Just apply! You never know.
Never give up hope! And don’t burn bridges you don’t have to.
Love yourself
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