don’t trust everything you read on reddit or in the LSData chat - most of them have also not yet gotten into law school so they’re not exactly an authority on where you should or should not apply. do what you want. no DS- I had an LSAC fee waiver that covered 3 CAS fees in addition to 1 CAS fee waiver for…
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Admitted to University of Tennesseedon’t let reddit convince you you have to retake a 165 lsat
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…
Took the LSAT twice, April 2023 and June 2023. Highest score was April. Applied to every school by 10/31. Wrote all optional essays that were offered. Received all fee waivers that I requested. Did not negotiate any scholarships or write any LOCIs for the schools I was waitlisted at. Withdrew from WashU in late…
In case anyone finds my profile and wants to use it as a reference point for evaluating your chances at UTK, here is the relevant info for how I got accepted with a GPA so far below their median: UTK undergrad. Applied early decision. I know a lot of people say it’s worthless for law schools, but I know in my gut…
Going into a cycle, you cannot know by how much it will become (presumably) more competitive, apply early and often! Connect with alumni/current students in your network to talk about the school and alumni community, it will make you more informed - or at least feel that way - for applications and gauging your…
Softs matter more than you think! LSAT is important, but it’s not everything, don’t sell yourself and what you have to offer short. Also, spend time on your personal statement, it matters more than people admit
Hi! I hope you can learn some from my experiences: -I took the LSAT in August 2024 (the first without the Logic Games) and was pleased with my score. I ended up sitting on my law school apps for WAY too long, which I regret doing. -I submitted most of my applications in mid-December. UTK: the “UR2” date I listed is…
Care about your grades! Especially in those classes that don’t really apply to your degree/you don’t really find excitement in. Any little boost you can give to your GPA will be crucial, especially with most school’s medians being so high. Clearly there was a reason for my 3.59, and slacking in the easy/boring…
I tried to leave as much information as possible! If something on my chart is blank, it’s likely because that school’s portal didn’t specify when an application went complete/under review. Good luck! Belmont: portal said something along the lines of “A decision has been made. You’ll receive an email within 24…
**LSAT Info: ** My initial LSAT was 164, and I applied to most of these schools with that score. I applied with my Jan. score of 166 to a handful of schools I placed on hold by emailing the admissions teams after deciding to take the LSAT again, and a few new ones I picked after receiving that score. Do not be…
This process shouldn’t be so stressful and difficult. It should get us excited about the future and open us up to exploring all of our options so that we make the best possible decisions that will allow us to achieve our goals. As such, I hope the following advice will help you navigate this process with less…
I want to start out by saying that when I started this process, I couldn’t have imagined I would have a shot at the majority of the schools I applied to, much less have to choose between them. Studying hard for the LSAT paid off in spades, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunities and choices I ended up…
Don’t make the same mistakes I did. 1.) Apply early as possible. (September/October) 2.) Take the LSAT more than once (I assumed a 163 would get me the scholarship and schools I preferred) –> Study for at least three months (Not two weeks like I did) 3.) Use LSAT prep courses. You will get the money back via…
My PS focused on some very personal reasons for ‘Why law’. I attempted to be vulnerable and show how I overcame adversities throughout my teens to put myself in a position to apply for law school. However, looking back on it, I may have overshared and created some red flags. If there were optional essays, I took the…
Reach out to every school to which you plan to apply for an application fee waiver (and probably a CAS waiver too). If you ask nicely, pretty much every school will waive the application fee, although quite a few don’t waive CAS fees no matter what. Try to do that in August so you can submit applications as early as…
(>’-’)>{Do all essays}<(’ u ‘)>{Research}<(’ ~ ‘)>{Attend Law Previews}<(’ w ‘)>{Ask School Questions Not Reddit}<(’-’<) Bench: 275lbs | Leg Press: 1080lbs | 2-Mile: 16:32 | DeadLift: 415lbs | Looks: 7/10 (◕︵◕) I picked my schools based on where I want to live and looked no where else outside of where I wanted 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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