I applied to a BROAD range of schools as you can see. Some schools are super reach and some schools are more so targets/safeties. I hope that my cycle can provide some insight for those who have my similar stats. As far as Fee Waivers, all of my FW were unsolicited except for Harvard, USCarolina, and OU which I…
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Admitted to University of OklahomaAll it takes is one, never forget that. (◕‿◕) As I have finally paid my first deposit on April 13, 2026 (Yay!), I wanted to leave a few thoughts here for anyone who might be reading this. I know nothing, so take everything I write with a grain of salt. GPA and LSAT will get you in the door, softs will make or break…
Don’t doubt your abilities, also NEVER read your essays after submitting.
legalSeparateSatyr left great wisdom for posterity… (◕U◕) Applied to Marquette, Houston, and Miami with a 160, Do LSAT prep early, testing preferably June and latest October, and start your personal statement at least 4 months before applying. No you are not late for starting applications after, it does make it…
Notes: Do everything, (Keep good grades, study LSAT, join clubs, and get internships). I wish I kept my grades up, but having these other EC’s, helps tremendously- Try Teach For America Ignite if you don’t want to commit to a 2 year TFA contract. I have now taught/tutored in San Antonio, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma…
Use a study method that works for you. I Started with 7sage but felt that it was lacking. I switched to LSAT Demon and everything clicked.Listen to what your study program teaches but don’t be afraid to adjust It took a couple of adjustments before I felt that the test made sense. LSAT Demon (and many others) preach…
2025 cycle was brutal. Max out those stats if you’re aiming for T14-T40 or adjust your trajectory accordingly. if you’re a military vet, reach out to every school and ask if they offer an application fee waiver—99% of them will give you one. If you’re using your VA benefits (GI Bill/VRE) to pay tuition and receive a…
I am location locked to North Texas, so it was a difficult admissions year. Finally got accepted to OU which is further than I liked, but GI Bill plus a merit scholarship made it an easy decision. Even with a terrible GPA like mine, law school is achievable. I would have had a lot more options if I could move…
Everyone says this, but APPLY EARLY. September/October. I think application timing materially affected my outcomes at OSU, FSU, and Iowa. Get em in by Halloween and you’ll also have most decisions back by Jan.
Cycle is complete and wow what a journey. I want to give at much information as possible to help y’all. LSAT: Started studying using Blueprint during winter break of my junior year. Got up to a 161, got a 155 on the at home LSAT in April of that same year. I really liked the Blueprint course for lives classes and a…
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…
THE MOST HELPFUL THING IMO was moot court- every interview asked about it and if i would do it in law school, i think it is a huge green flag PS about why law blah blah, but tied in to getting suspended in high school and feeling like I had no one advocating for me (idk if this helped or hurt me but a clinic…
Don’t let others stress you out. Everything will be okay! CYCLE RECAP: As a first gen lawyer I had no idea how all of this worked. Still not an expert even though I’ve been through it, but I have definitely learned a lot. I took the June 2023 LSAT with like 1 practice test under my belt. I got a 154. Decided I would…
My LSAC GPA went from 3.39-3.5 during this cycle. However, according to my school, I have a 3.7 and graduated with honors. LSAC is a scam, and without it, I think my scholarship outcome would have been better. **LSAT: ** Don’t sign up to take the LSAT unless you are consistently hitting your goal score in PTs. You…
About me. Certified Teacher. Non Traditional, mixed race background with 5 Years WE. Volunteer work in the community with focuses on low income, food insecurity and immigrants. Additional educational courses with Foreign Language University。 我学中文。 Debt adverse with Public Interest/Government Law Jobs in mind…
Use your softs wisely. I am 100% convinced my scholarship money came from my softs, I used my personal statement to explain my low GPA (mom had leukemia throughout my undergrad) but I explained how this made me stronger, more focused, and taught me how to overcome adversity. For schools where my GPA was below the…
My LSAT is booty, I know. I wrote addenda for each application that I could explaining my situation. Long story short, I broke my neck and had to undergo surgery in between my October test (151) and my rescheduled February exam. I applied this cycle just to see how it would go, always knowing that I might have to…
Not everyone has to have the same résumé – in fact, I encourage you to be unique (Being a political science major and doing legal internships over the summer is not the only path) Without rushing, apply as early as you can*. It shows initiative, organization, and interest – also you beat out the hordes of other…
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