STAY OFF OF r/lawschooladmissions! Unless you have one super specific question, all that subreddit will do is make you anxious. Just fill out your apps and chill! The stats on LSD aren’t definitive either– the people who post their stats exhaustively on here are probably skewed towards the higher end of scores. Try…
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Admitted to University of UtahWe can try to boil everything down to GPA and LSAT, but each applicant’s circumstances are different. Apply to schools you could actually see yourself attending–your applications will be a lot more compelling, which is especially important if you are a splitter like me. Instead of blanketing the T14, target schools…
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…
Law school is important, but it isn’t everything. There is more to life than where you go to school or how well you score. Take time to be with your family or friends. Go experience something new. Do something nice for someone else. Law school is not worth the time, effort, or money if it denies you the joys of…
Some extra info about my application cycle: Duke (WL) - Colossally slow. As a result you are better off applying before Thanksgiving as they are fairly strict in reviewing applications chronologically. Seems rare to get accepted if you apply after the end of November. Attended an info session prior to applying.…
My goal in entering the 2022/23 Cycle: Get a full ride (or very close); Receive no conditions on said full ride; Be in Washington State (but also consider other states just in case). I ended up choosing Gonzaga Law. Some of this stems from my desire to be in WA State, even Eastern WA, long term. Secondly, I want to…
Go with the choice that make the most financial sense. Less debt can mean more opportunities :)
Never reveal everything you know.
If you’re reading this, I hope you have an excellent application cycle! I’ve added as much info as I can to give you an idea how a nontraditional student’s application and journey might look like. My Background I’ve worked as a chip designer for a few large tech companies over the last 9 years. I’d like to make a…
Not a ton of wisdom here you can’t find on reddit or podcasts or whatnot. Don’t be afraid to retake your LSAT. Shoot your shot. Only apply places you’d be happy to attend. Disregard rankings, or better yet create your own: https://myrankbyspivey.com I guess my only real insights are for fellow low-income applicants.…
Macro thoughts: So clearly I applied to way too many schools. I’m very debt averse and wouldn’t pay sticker anywhere. My cycle was a rollercoaster as I did not hit 170 until November, a year after I started studying with PS trilogy, 7sage, and RC Hero. I planned on applying with 163 from June and August, but was…
Ready for full dox- hopefully this helps someone in their law school journey! Stats listed are my actual stats. Started working in a law firm in 2019 to see if law was really something I wanted to do, I was 27 at the time. Took my first diagnostic around that time, had a panic attack and didn’t finish because I had…
Advice #1: Take the LSAT as many times as you can (assuming you’re studying in-between attempts so you actually have a chance at a better score). I took it twice and without a doubt I had a much better cycle because of it. Advice #2: Apply early. I wish I would’ve applied right when applications opened so I would’ve…
I have two undergraduate degrees from a small, low(and I REALLY mean low)-ranked state school. I worked 3 jobs during, and did an internship abroad in a country that is not stereotypical for my current field. I have some very unique work experience in a highly nationally ranked (purposefully vague here) institution.…
I started this process in February of 2020. I studied for the LSAT for about 6 months (about 2 months of serious study and 4 months of occasionally taking a PT) and went from a 156 to a 167 using only 7sage PTs and free stuff from Khan Academy. It has been a long time coming, but I am glad I did things the way I…
EMORY Bound! DISCLAIMER: Nearly all of the following pastas are unironic postings of people in this chat. Enjoy responsibly. My copypasta playlist, for your chatting pleasure: This sub is just overwhelmingly liberal, it’s hilarious. As a centrist, I cant wait to see all yall kiddos in court @MountainTime: if you…
just get a good fucking GPA
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